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April showers bring May meowers! Kitten season has arrived, and our Adoption Center is in full floof.
Every year around this time, shelters are flooded with newborns as unspayed and unneutered cats go into heat. Don’t get us wrong—we love kittens. But now, after placing dozens in foster homes until they were old enough to be spayed or neutered, we have the incredible task of finding homes for them all. That’s where you come in!
Now is the perfect time to adopt a new friend. Or two. Adopting kittens under 12 weeks old in pairs helps provide comfort and gives companionship that leads to friendlier, happier cats. Plus, it’s twice the cuteness and cuddles.
Help us place 450 kittens with loving families this summer—welcome two fur babies into your home this spring.
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The Oprah Effect
Fifteen years ago, one hour of television gave new life to shelter pets.
We’re celebrating the anniversary of Oprah’s 2008 television special exposing the horrors of puppy mills, which started a chain of events that changed the way America thought about animal welfare, and continues to save countless lives of homeless pets today.
Weeks after it aired, she took the "Oprah Winfrey Show" on a tour of our Adoption Center. Oprah was delighted, saying, “I’ve never seen anything like this. So the animals aren’t caged at all. They have their own little rooms!”
See more about that pivotal episode and how Oprah met her beloved PAWS pets, Sadie, Lauren, and Sunny on our blog now!
More Oprah, Please
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From Hoarding to a Home of their Own
Panini, Cheerio, and Captain needed medical care from living in terrible conditions for years. Now, they have a fresh new start in life.
How we saved them
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Angels with Tails
Gold Coast Adoption Event
Sunday, June 4, noon–4 p.m.
It’s the event that started it all! Angels with Tails launched PAWS Chicago’s No Kill mission more than 25 years ago, and it’s still saving lives today.
Join us in the Gold Coast where your favorite shops will be opening their storefronts to adoptable dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. Bring the whole family and meet your new best friend!
Browse Besties
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5K Walk/Run For Their Lives
Saturday, September 9, 7:30–11:00 a.m.
Montrose Harbor - Grove 16
Register now for the lowest prices of the year.
The PAWS 5K raises critical funds and awareness for homeless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. Plus, it’s a whole lot of fun!
There are sponsor giveaways, a dog agility course, a doggy oasis with pools and dog spa services, a photo station and other fun photo ops, raffles, treats, and you'll meet tons of other pet lovers.
Count Me In!
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Your Pet's Cuteness Can Save Lives!
Tell your pets to strike a pose! Pet features in our 2024 Desktop Calendar are now available.
Starting at just $85, you can add a photo of your pet and a special message to this keepsake. Plus, anyone who reserves space in the calendar can add a pet portrait session with NEW PHOTOGRAPHER Van & Bella’s for $250.
As always, funds raised go directly to helping save the lives of homeless pets.
Feature My Pet
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Health Alert: Protect Against Parasites
With warmer weather comes an increased risk of disease. Parasite prevention is vital to making sure your pets have the best opportunity to avoid contractable illnesses. Fleas and ticks carry diseases that can affect your pet’s blood, kidneys, and joints. And heartworm in dogs is avoidable but potentially deadly.
- Dr. Sara Kessel, Old Town Animal Care Center
Learn about post-adoption medical care from our partner and leader in the veterinary care world, National Veterinary Associates (NVA). NVA is a veterinary care partner of PAWS Chicago with five convenient Chicago-area clinics including: Burnham Park Animal Hospital, Forest Glen Animal Hospital, Old Town Animal Care Center, Portage Park Animal Hospital, Wrigleyville Veterinary Center.
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Volunteer of the Month: Doug Rosskamm
“I have volunteered at PAWS since 2019. I had just recently retired and was looking for volunteer opportunities that both kept me engaged and active and also benefited a cause I felt was important,” said Doug Rosskamm.
The lowdown from Doug
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Applications Open for Fall Internships
Get real-world experience in animal welfare and non-profit work guided by industry leaders.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and willing to commit 12–20 hours per week to their program. To apply, submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, and answer the brief questions on the application page.
Applications due June 15.
Apply to Save Lives
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JoJo Finds her Mojo
Picked up as a stray, Jojo had been through a lot and was struggling at the adoption center. She had to be housed in a separate area because she was so reactive to other dogs.
“She was pretty chaotic when she came back to meet us. But she also smushed up against us, licked our faces, and looked up with her big brown eyes, and we knew she was the dog for us,” said Julie Merrell.
JoJo's Journey
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