PAWS Community continues to respond with outpouring of support during COVID-19.

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Every year, from the start of Spring to the beginning of Fall, mother cats are giving birth to their litter(s) of kittens in what’s known as “kitten season” – sometimes, even in your own backyard. Learn how you can help some of Chicago’s newest, and littlest, residents, like this adorable “R” litter!
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** Smashing Pumpkins Frontman Checks In on PAWS
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Last week, longtime PAWS supporter and frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins, William Patrick Corgan ([link removed]) , caught up with our founder, Paula Fasseas, in a Zoom interview to talk about saving pets during COVID-19.

It's a great chat and you'll want to hear more about the Smashing Pumpkins' Lightning Heart blanket ([link removed]) . Watch the video and you'll agree—we're so lucky to have Billy Corgan as part of the PAWS family!

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** PAWS Dog Training Goes Virtual
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If you and your pup are looking for a way to break out of the norm and get in some social distancing-approved exercise, why not take a training course?

Our training team is offering virtual training courses you can take from the comfort, and safety, of your own home. Sign up for everything from Polite & Playful Puppy courses to Tricks classes that will have you and your dog jumping through hoops and high-fiving in no time.

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** Celebrating 1600+ Adoptions
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Thank you to our PAWS Chicago community for saving 1,600 lives (and climbing!) through adoption this year! This week, we reached our 500th virtual adoption by people willing to open their hearts and homes for animals in need during the stay-at-home order. Those remarkable numbers are a testament to our PAWS community's willingness to adapt to the times and still make saving animals a priority. Because of you, these vulnerable pets are happy, loved and home.

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** NBC5 Chicago Covers PAWS Chicago Community Outreach
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NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reported from Englewood last week to share the critical work of our Community Outreach team! Englewood is at the very heart of our mission – it’s there where Laurie Maxwell, PAWS Chicago Director of Community Outreach, meets residents and continues to offer resources such as the mobile Pet Food Pantry, telehealth and spay/neuter services.

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** Poppy and Pongo and Penny, Oh My!
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Last weekend, we had the pleasure of welcoming the almost two-month-old “P” puppies to our Medical Center! After an anonymous local resident took in her friend’s dog, she realized she was in for a surprise (or seven). Her new dog was pregnant with puppies and although she was ready for one dog, seven newborns can be a bit overwhelming. That’s when we stepped in!

Whether pet owners are facing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic or have had to relinquish their pets for an unrelated reason, we’re here to welcome them with open arms and without judgement.

Now, Pasha, Penny, Patti, Pongo, Pele, Poppy, and Portia get to grow and flourish here at PAWS.



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** Plan Ahead With a 2021 Calendar
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We’ve been inside or working from our homes for almost two months now, and we’ve learned one thing for certain: looking at an adorable dog or cat in our PAWS Desktop Calendar really brightens our mornings. Reserve your pet's place in our 2021 edition as Pet of the Day, Week or Month!


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** Make Your Miles Matter
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As we’re sure you’ve seen from your Facebook friends, there’s no time like now to pick up a new hobby—like running!

Our Couch to 5K training program helps aspiring runners safely enjoy the great outdoors while providing the motivation to kickstart your training schedule. When you join, you’ll become part of a community of other aspiring runners, receive free entry into our PAWS Chicago 5K Walk/Run, and help save countless homeless animals.

You still have plenty of time to get ready for our PAWS Chicago 5k on October 31—start brainstorming a costume (for you AND your dog) and register for our Couch to 5k training!

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** Run the Chicago Marathon With TEAM PAWS Chicago
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The Bank of America Chicago Marathon lottery may be closed, but runners can still secure a spot by running with TEAM PAWS Chicago. We have just a few spots open and once they're gone so is your chance to run the Chicago Marathon with us!

When you join TEAM PAWS Chicago, you’ll get to run alongside our Celebrity Ambassador, KISS FM’s Brady and complete an amazing achievement, all while saving lives! Join us today!

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** Support Our Critical Work
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Did you know a $25 donation covers one full day of laundry for our homeless pets? Now, more than ever, we need clean gowns for our team of veterinarians, freshly washed blankets to comfort the pets in our care, and medical supplies that make our lifesaving work possible—because no matter how uncertain the world may get, our mission towards a No Kill community continues. If you’re able, please consider supporting our work by funding COVID-19-critical items—clean laundry, PPE for our veterinary team, and specialized care for some of our most in-need animals.

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** A Pup and His Pacemaker
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After enduring an emergency pacemaker surgery and two months of recovery, Polo finally has a family to relax with. We always knew this eight-year-old Terrier mix had so much love to offer and now, he has healthy heart to help him out. His new mom says “this little chunk has brightened up my life during such a strange time in the world.”

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