The Lurie Clinic is the only remaining high-volume free and low-cost spay and neuter clinic in Chicago, making our work that much more essential to combating the pet population crisis. Every advancement makes a meaningful difference.
PAWS Chicago can now provide even more accessibility to our services — here’s how:
Caramelo’s journey from a battle-worn outdoor cat to a cherished indoor companion highlights the power of resilience and unconditional love. With the dedicated care of PAWS Chicago and his new family, he’s found peace, joy, and a fresh start in life.
“The No Kill mission reminds me that big problems can be tackled. You learn along the way and make incremental steps forward and that’s what is important—to not lose sight of the end goal,” says volunteer Heather Smith.
Paleta, a resilient pup rescued from a shelter in Dominica, has found her second chance in Chicago, blossoming into a playful and loving companion. With a heart full of loyalty, she’s ready to bring endless affection to a patient, loving home.
We need your help to build our library of names for PAWS pets! You’re invited to submit your most creative and meaningful name ideas for our future adoptable dogs and cats.
We’re thrilled to share that PAWS Chicago has been named Best Pet Adoption or Animal Shelter in the Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago 2024 poll! Thanks to the thousands of votes from our incredible community, we are deeply honored by this recognition.
Enter your dog or cat in the PAWS Chicago Vanity Fur Pet Photo Contest for the chance to be crowned Most Photogenic Pet of the Year in our March newsletter and win three special prizes: a website feature, a social media post, and a PAWS Shop e-gift card.
