November News: Giving Tuesday, Medical Breakthroughs, and a Holiday Lodge🎅

Dear John,

Giving Tuesday, one of the most important days of the year for PAWS Chicago's homeless pets, is just a week away—November 28.

It couldn't come at a more pivotal time. Because today, the threat to homeless animals in Chicago is growing.

Right now, here in Chicago and across the nation, we are seeing a surge in pet homelessness, and a surge in euthanasia. Tragically, euthanasia at Chicago Animal Care & Control (the city pound) is up more than 24% compared to last year. It's endangering pets like Mono, a parvo puppy who was facing euthanasia at the city pound when they called for our help. His remarkable story is featured below.

You can help us curb the crisis today.

The post-pandemic recovery has been absolutely terrible for homeless cats and dogs who are alone on the streets and in shelters. But right now—today through Giving Tuesday—the PAWS Chicago community has unique opportunity to impact the surge in a powerful way. The Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Foundation has generously provided a $25,000 GIVING TUESDAY MATCH. The impact of your gift today is doubled.

Your support means that together, we are their voice—and their best hope. With your help, we'll reduce euthanasia and reverse this dangerous trend.

Save 2X the Lives

Thanks to you, the lifesaving is continuous and increasing. PAWS Chicago is the city pound's number one transfer partner, and since June, we've taken 62% more pets than we did last year.

See the Lives We Saved This Week

Parvo Pup Mono Makes History at PAWS!

A revolutionary new drug, Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody, is changing the way pets recover from deadly parvo at the PAWS Medical Center.

How it Works

Upcoming Adoption Events

Fashion Outlets of Chicago

Saturday, 12/2, noon–3 p.m.
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL 60018

The only thing better than a bargain is sharing it with a new best friend. PAWS is bringing adoptable dogs to the outlet mall in Rosemont. We’ll be stationed outside of Forever 21, so make sure to stop by—you might just find the perfect, furry fit.

Foster-to-Adopt Event

Wednesday, 12/6, 5:30–8 p.m.
Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center
1997 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Visit our Lincoln Park Adoption Center to meet special pets in need of a loving home. This one-night-only event includes dogs and cats who are a part of our innovative Help Me Heal program, a foster-to-adopt program through which pets who are currently healing from illness or injury can go to their future adopter's home. You can help your future pet thrive in your home, while our medical team continues to cover all care and medicine until cleared for adoption.

You'll also have the chance to meet pets who are eligible for Foster-to-Adopt. Many of our Foster-to-Adopt pets are looking for homes with yards, with a mature crowd of adults and older children, and where they can be the only pet.

Holiday Adopt-a-Thon
Sponsored by Scout Veterinary Care

Friday, 12/15–Sunday, 12/17
Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center
1997 N. Clybourn Ave Chicago, IL 60614

Find the pet that melts your heart! Please join us for our annual Holiday Adopt-a-Thon at the Lincoln Park Adoption Center where, for one weekend only, we’ll be extending hours and adding more appointments. With your help, we’ll make this the merriest Yuletide yet for hundreds of homeless pets.

Reminder: To adopt right away, please make sure to bring your whole household and any resident dogs.

More Adoptable Pets

Holly Jolly Lodge

The Shops at Northbridge
520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Take a PAWS from holiday shopping! Stop by the Holly Jolly Lodge at The Shops at Northbridge where PAWS will be waiting with adoptable pets. One cuddle will instantly dissolve all your stress. Plus, make a donation and get two gifts back—a holiday photo with a puppy and an instantly redeemable reward from the mall. Say hello to your new favorite tradition.

PAWS Chicago at the Lodge:
Tuesday, November 28, 1–3 p.m.
Saturday, December 2, 1–3 p.m.
Saturday, December 9, 1–3 p.m.
Saturday, December 16, 1–3 p.m.
Saturday, December 23, 1–3 p.m.
Wednesday, December 27, 1–3 p.m.

Volunteer of the Month: Ryan Busony

If you’ve attended a PAWS Chicago event, you may have met our mascot, Happy the Dog. However, you probably haven’t met Ryan Busony—one of a handful of volunteers who have brought this beloved character to life.

Meet Ryan

Apply to be an Intern!

Gain valuable experience in animal welfare and non-profit work with Chicago’s largest No Kill organization. A national leader in the No Kill movement, PAWS Chicago offers a variety of internships for college students seeking career experience and training by industry professionals.

Applications due by December 15.

Tell Me More

Next Year, YOU Run the Marathon

This is it. This is the year you train for and run the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. But first, you have to get in.

We've got you covered! Join TEAM PAWS Chicago for guaranteed Marathon entry and access to a close-knit community of runners & animal lovers who will support every step of your training journey.

Join the Pack

Pet of the Month: Muffin

Muffin is four-and-a-half years old and, shall we say, a tad overweight at 23 pounds. We rescued Muffin from the city pound in May, and since clearing for adoption, she’s patiently awaited an adopter who will love her, muffin top and all. Is it you?

Muffin’s excess weight has led to early arthritis in her legs, but she’s making great progress on her weight loss journey while staying with her foster mom, Katie.

Learn More About Muffin

365 Days of Pets

Get ready for the cutest year yet! Our 2024 desktop calendar is filled with photos of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens that will put a smile on your face month after month. Calendars will begin shipping soon, which makes them the perfect gift for any and all the animal lovers in your life.

Order Now

Joshua Overcomes

Facing challenges both social and physical, Joshua needed a lot of help getting where he is today—happily adopted!

What Happened?

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