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Dear Friend,
Fig was left all alone in a cage in an abandoned apartment building. When a kind-hearted person finally found him, his food bowl was empty, and so was his stomach. But despite his mistreatment, all he wanted was love.
Fig’s rescuer made a choice that would change Fig’s life forever—she decided to help.
She brought Fig to PAWS and that kindness served as a catalyst. First, Fig saw our veterinary team, then our foster team went to work finding him a cozy place to recoup. That's how he met Sheila D'Aniello.
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“From the moment Fig got in the car, he seemed to fit right in. He sat in the backseat and put his head on the armrest and gave me the biggest puppy dog eyes. It's as though he knew he was going home,” says Sheila.
And Fig was right. After a couple of weeks together, Sheila knew Fig was meant to be an official, adopted part of her family.
 “Fig is playful, energetic, and loving. He loves long walks, tossing his toys in the air, playing catch and fetch, and running up and down the hallway. There’s never a dull moment,” says Sheila.
Today, Fig is so comfortable in his new home, he enjoys sleeping on his back with his paws in the air and his belly fully exposed—for a dog, this is as good as it gets.
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None of this would have been possible without our PAWS community of volunteers, fosters, adopters, supporters and all-around animal lovers. We’re so grateful for you. And now, we’re asking for your help today.
Giving Tuesday is next week, Dec. 3. Longtime PAWS supporters and animal advocates the Robert and Mayari Pritzker Family Foundation and Nancy Aversa have already answered the call to help by issuing a $20,000 Giving Tuesday Match.
Making your gift today helps ensure we capture the entire $20,000 match. Pets need us all. Please donate.
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Tiny but Mighty Topaz
At barely a month old, Topaz has already conquered panleukopenia, a severe and often fatal viral infection. Now, this brave boy is on his way to overcome another challenge.
His Recovery
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Helping in the Wake of Hurricane Helene
Many shelters were already full of dogs and puppies waiting for loving homes when Hurricane Helene struck, displacing families and pets and leaving shelters without necessary resources. That's when PAWS Chicago stepped up to bring 37 dogs to safety.
The Heroic Rescue
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Upcoming Adoption Event
Holiday Adopt-a-Thon
Friday, December 13 – Saturday, December 21
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, the adoption event of the year at the Lincoln Park Adoption Center. 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.
Adoption Center Extended Hours:
Friday, December 13: 11 a.m.–7p.m.
Thursday, December 19: noon–8 p.m.
Friday, December 20: noon–8 p.m.
Make an Adoption Appointment
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Volunteer of the Month: Cathy Sweeney
For over 10 years, Cathy Sweeney has volunteered at PAWS Chicago and is on her way to completing 2,000 lifetime volunteer hours before the end of 2024. Find out what inspires her to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets.
Meet Cathy
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A Pet-Lover's Perfect Gift
The holidays are a time to show you care, and nothing does that better than supporting a cause close to someone’s heart. For all the animal-lovers in your life, near and far, consider a gesture that means so much more than a trinket or bauble—donate to PAWS in someone’s name and let them know their gift is helping save the lives of dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens.
Gift a Donation
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Helping Hawthorne
Incredibly smart and often misunderstood, six-year-old Hawthorne needed someone who would appreciate and cultivate his intelligence. He found that in adopter Kathy Kiser.
“I started turning on a nature channel, which he loved. I then noticed him watching intently when I was watching the news and other shows. Weirdly, he seems to like the morning news the best,” says Kathy.
Hawthorne's Story
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Thank you for all you do to save the lives of homeless pets,
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