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Dear John,
Happy (early) Valentine’s Day! Love is in the air, there’s chocolate all around, and Chicago’s homeless animals like Burberry (above) are cuddling up with their people. If you’re still searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, consider giving the sweetest gift of all: life.
Whether you’re a secret admirer or have found your soulmate, tribute donations are a sweet way to show just how much you care. When you donate in your favorite animal lover’s name, you can pick out a cute PAWS Valentine’s Day card to send. (You can even send it anonymously)!
If you’re looking for a gift that’s a little cuddlier, consider making a donation of $100 or more to name a PAWS animal. Your gift will help a homeless pet grow, heal and live—a new start with a cute name!
Name a PAWS Pet
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Tune in to the Puppy Bowl!
Ready… Set… Foster! Don’t miss PAWS alum Foofur in this year's Puppy Bowl, airing this Sunday, February 7! Watch Foofur’s “Pup Close & Personal” debut for an inside look at a PAWS Chicago foster home, a lifesaving resource for more than 3,000 animals in 2020.
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Join PAWS Chicago for Virtual Trivia Night
Think you know your facts? Prove it! On Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7pm, the PAWS Chicago Professional Board is partnering with Baig of Tricks Entertainment for a trivia night benefiting homeless pets. Sign up with a $5 minimum donation, follow along on the Facebook Event page for prize announcements, and join in on the fun.
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Can't make trivia? Check out our other Month of Love Events and Shopping Guide!
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Show a Big Dog Some Big Love
When PAWS volunteer Jillian foster-failed with her pup Bernie, she didn’t just adopt a new family member—she adopted 52 pounds of pure, cuddly love. “His favorite activity is snuggling as close as possible,” said Jillian. “I don't think he realizes how big he is!” Unfortunately, big dogs like Bernie often have trouble finding homes. That’s why we’re hosting our Big Love adoption event for dogs 40+ pounds from Feb. 8-14!
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Meet the PAWS Foster Team
The PAWS Chicago Foster program has been up to some big things! Between a brand new Foster lobby for Medical Center foster drop-offs and pick-ups and a record-number of foster fails (i.e.; fosters adopting their foster pets) in 2020, they’re ready to take on 2021 bigger and better than ever. Meet the team who makes it all possible.
Meet the Team
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Remembering Nancy Kinzie
For years, Nancy Kinzie worked tirelessly to help the homeless and community cats of her Back of the Yards neighborhood. She found new families for friendly strays, cared for cats that called her block home, and never turned her back on animals in need. We remember her as we’re sure the cats she’s helped remember her: kind and selfless. Thank you, Nancy.
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Volunteer Spotlight
Please join us in celebrating our February Volunteer of the Month, Deanna! Deanna helps our adoptable feline friends in Kitty City. Read more about her PAWS journey through the link below.
“I volunteer in Kitty City every week, recently became an adoption counselor, and am in the process of becoming a Level 2 volunteer,” said Deanna. “The more I can do to get more cats placed in forever homes the better.”
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Build a Better Bond
Establishing a strong bond with your pup is one of the most important elements in a successful adoption. Whether you just adopted, or your furry friend has been in your life for years, a class at the PAWS Chicago Training Center is the perfect place to build your bond. Even better? We’re offering two new classes this month.
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Max’s New Tri-Paw'd life
When Max's caretaker, Juana, brought him in for emergency care, we realized that his fracture was one of the most severe we’d ever seen. What happened next saved his life.
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Run the BOA Chicago Marathon with TEAM PAWS Chicago
Official plans are underway for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to race through the streets of Chicago on Sunday, October 10, 2021. (Fingers crossed!)
Want a guaranteed spot? We have entries. Get them before the upcoming pre-lottery deadline or the fundraising requirements go up. TEAM PAWS Chicago members will receive discounted training, access to social and fun run events, official TEAM PAWS Chicago singlet and finishers’ medal, and more.
Looking to complete your first marathon? Ask us about a TEAM PAWS Chicago support system tailored to you.
Register Now
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Wolfie’s PAWS Alumni Pupdate
When Wolfie was found underweight and standing on an abandoned porch, we had no idea how his story with us would unfold - all we knew was that he was a PAWS dog, and we’d do everything we could to find him a home to meet his needs that couldn’t be met through love alone. Last April, he found his perfect pet- and kid-free people! Here’s a pupdate on how the once-overlooked Wolfie is doing.
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