Giuseppe’s start was just as precarious. Found alone and barely able to stand, parasites had ravaged his little body. He was taken to an emergency clinic, where he clung to life until PAWS arrived to take him in. With round-the-clock care, Giuseppe recovered—and today, he’s a happy, wiggly puppy who loves everyone he meets.
Their rescues are heartwarming. But the true solution—the way we stop stories like theirs from happening—is prevention.
At our Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic, PAWS performed more than 21,000 free and low-cost surgeries this year—our most ever. Each surgery means fewer unwanted litters, fewer animals entering city shelters, and fewer facing euthanasia. Since our founding in 1997, when more than 42,000 pets were killed in Chicago, PAWS has led the reduction in homeless pet euthanasia in Chicago by 89%—proof that prevention works.
Still, thousands of pets remain at risk. That’s why your support is more vital than ever. Long-time PAWS supporters have increased our You Give, They Live Match to $115,000—helping us save and prevent even more lives.
Every rescue. Every surgery. Every life saved begins with you. Please give today to make 2026 a year of hope for Chicago’s most vulnerable pets.
