TEAM PAWS: Make Your Miles Matter
TEAM PAWS Chicago has just launched the 2020 fundraising season, which means we are celebrating a special anniversary—15 years of running for animals’ lives!
Peak past the curtain with the mastermind behind TEAM PAWS Chicago, Carrie Cihasky, to see how a group of dedicated fundraisers keeps our operation running smoothly. In this interview, we discuss TEAM PAWS, a charity in conjunction with athletic events, the perks of joining, and how to get involved. You’ll also learn how to get a free massage! (Hint: you may have to run a marathon.)
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Inspiring volunteer saving lives one mile at a time
Team PAWS member and founding member of the PAWS Fun Run program, James Pszanka, literally saves lives with every step. He was recently profiled on NBC Chicago. Watch his inspiring profile here.
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Lights. Camera. Action.
Sit, stay, treat! Positive reinforcement training is the most humane and effective way to teach your pet. PAWS Director of Training, Joan Harris, gives ethical training advice in an ongoing series of training videos available here.
Special thanks for Merrick for helping us make this video – and for helping millions of dogs get their snack on!
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Halloween Tips
It’s scary how a fast a fun Halloween can turn dangerous for your pet! Sure, we want to see your animals strut their stuff in a skeleton costume, but we also want to make sure they are happy and healthy while celebrating this spooky season. Click here to read more.
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Vote PAWS!
The 2019 Chicago Reader “Best of 2019” poll is out! PAWS Chicago is nominated in two categories: Best Pet Adoption/Shelter (under Buy Local category) and Best Charity (under City Life category). Voting ends October 21 – and we hope you Vote PAWS!
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Cheer on TEAM PAWS at the Chicago Marathon!
Halloween season is approaching quickly! But before that, on October 13th, our team of runners will zoom through the city for the Chicago Marathon. We’d love your support with the event! The best part? You don’t have to be an existing volunteer to help! You can aid in our volunteering efforts by setting up the event and cheering on the runners. Get more info or sign up with Katie Cozzens at [email protected].
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NEW way to buy or sell a home—and it helps PAWS Chicago
Investing In Communities (IIC) is a unique fundraising platform that empowers real estate consumers to turn ordinary real estate transactions into significant funding for their favorite charity, at no cost to themselves.
When you contact IIC before buying or selling a home, you can work with virtually any broker and direct funding to any charity. A $300,000 home sale, for example, could generate around $1,300 for PAWS Chicago— at no cost to you. Companies can also use IIC in the same way when leasing commercial space.
Please share this link with everyone you know!
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Upcoming Events
- Community Day at the PAWS Chicago Englewood Community Center (10/12)
- Chicago Marathon – cheer on our TEAM PAWS Chicago runners! (10/13)
- Help Us Save More Adoption Event - Fees waived for Adult Dogs (11/2)
- Fur Ball – tickets now on sale! (11/15)
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Happy Ending
Gaia had never set foot outside her small cage before she came to PAWS. Now, with the help of the adoption team, she’s got the whole world at her fingertips. Read her full story here. |
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