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Dear John,
With euthanasia rising at the city pound for the first time in many years, homeless pets are increasingly at risk during a holiday season when every pet should have a home.
Thankfully, because of you, we’ve continued to be there for the dogs and cats in their hour of need.
Thanks to your support over the holidays—and all year long—more than 4,200 pets who were homeless earlier this year are now enjoying the holidays with their adopted families.
And because of the passion you’ve shown for our partnership with Chicago Animal Care and Control, the city pound, we JUST announced PAWS Chicago 360 at CACC, a public/private partnership serving Chicago's homeless and at-risk dogs and cats. This partnership will address the short-term surge in homeless pets that is impacting Chicago and sweeping the nation, as well as forge a new model in how communities can support, care for, and offer life to homeless and at-risk cats and dogs.
When animals are in danger, PAWS Chicago is there because you, our animal-loving community, always rises to the occasion. And today, we need you yet again.
Donate now and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $80,000, thanks to a Matching Gift Challenge made possible through the generosity of the Seidensticker Family Foundation and Bill Little.
The homeless pet crisis isn’t over, but with your help, we will continue to be there for at-risk dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens.
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The most remarkable recovery of the year!
Dumpling was barely alive when we met her. Today, she is happy, healthy, and thriving.
Read Her Story
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Dominica Rescue Mission Update
On Saturday, December 2, PAWS Chicago welcomed 79 dogs and cats from the island nation of Dominica for a brand-new chapter.
These pets have been through a lot. The worst abuse we’ve ever seen. Animals were burned, beaten, tied up and left for dead. Pets like Plantain, Lala, Doodle, and Plum. There are so many stories. After all these animals have been through, they deserve lives filled with love and safety.
Now safe at PAWS Chicago, each of these furry rescues is guaranteed life and starting to thrive! And we made sure to transfer just as many Chicago animals the week they arrived so that our rescue mission didn't impact our local support.
See Their Progress
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January Adoption Event
New Year New Friend
Wednesday, December 20–Saturday, January 6
Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center
1997 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Start the New Year with a new best friend! The holidays are always a great time to welcome a homeless pet into your life. And this year PAWS Chicago has so many dogs and cats, we're waiving adoption fees on some of our favorites. We're going to be sad to see them go and so happy they have a new home with you.
Volunteer Open Houses
Medical Center & Lurie Clinic
Sunday, January 14, 1–4 p.m.
3516 W 26th St., Chicago, IL 60623
Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center
Tuesday, January 23, 1–5 p.m.
& Thursday, January 25, 1–5 p.m.
1997 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
When you volunteer at PAWS Chicago, every act of service is rewarded ten-fold with the love and appreciation of homeless pets. Get ready to feed your soul with snuggles. Please join us for one of our Volunteer Open Houses where you’ll get to ask questions, meet pets, and more.
Register for an Open House
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Vote for PAWS Chicago
Vote for PAWS Chicago as “Best Pet Adoption or Animal Shelter” and "Best Charity" in the Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago 2023 poll! This recognition highlights all of PAWS Chicago’s hard work and will enable us to continue taking strides in our No Kill mission.
Vote Now
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Volunteer of the Month: Andrea Schmoyer
“My cat Matisse was an angel on earth. His life was worth saving and, in many ways, he saved me in return.”
Meet Andrea
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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 and animal lovers who will support every step of your training journey.
Join the Pack
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Operation Transportation
Help homeless pets by donating your old car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or motorhome to PAWS Chicago. Simply make a call or fill out an online form, and we will pick up your vehicle anywhere in the U.S. for free and handle everything from selling your vehicle to providing a tax receipt for your tax-deductible gift.
Donate a Vehicle
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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. These calendars make the perfect holiday gift for any and all the animal lovers in your life.
Order Now
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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:
Saturday, December 23, 1–3 p.m.
Wednesday, December 27, 1–3 p.m.
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Chocolate Chooses Her Person
“I’ve only heard about this happening but never actually saw it until today,” Victoria Anna, PAWS Chicago volunteer.
What Happened?
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