PAWS Chicago 5K Walk/Run

PAWS 5K just won “Best Charity Walk/Run” in Better's “Best of 2021.” That’s an amazing reason to join us September 18 at Montrose Park for Chicago’s largest dog-friendly charity event. If you haven’t already, register now before advance pricing ends August 31. We hope to see you and your pup there!
 

Tarzan: King of the Cuddles 

Tarzan is a big cuddle-dog who spent time with six different foster families before meeting his match in Carrie Williams. Carrie decided to foster Tarzan after losing her 16-year-old lab, Ruby. But 3 months of fostering turned into a lifelong love affair after these two realized how much they meant to each other.
 

Vanity Fur Pet Photo Contest: The Winners Are In!

The votes have been cast and counted, and the champions and runners up have been announced. Join us in congratulating PAWS’ Most Photogenic Pets!
 

Winona's Second Chance 

Earnest Russell was a registered cat colony caretaker in Chicago who tended to the stray cats on his block for decades. Winona (formerly “Wee Wee”) was his favorite. After Mr. Russell sadly passed away, PAWS accepted Winona into our care and now she’s getting a second chance to find a loving family.  
 

David the Dog Whisperer 

David Williams isn’t your average foster parent. He goes above and beyond, taking in hospice (or as David calls them, “fospice”) dogs who require the most attention, including multiple medications and/or treatments every day, plus a heck of a lot of love.
 

Fredrick's Med Center Journey

When Fredrick came to PAWS in November 2020, he was in bad shape. He tested positive for FIV and had open bite wounds on the right side of his torso as well as his left hip. Our expert veterinary staff at PAWS Medical Center repaired the wounds. And, after one site became infected a couple months later, they repaired it again in a second surgery. 

Fredrick has gone through a lot, but it hasn’t dulled the twinkle in his eye. According to the foster family who helped him heal post-op, “Fredrick has a big tomcat personality. His favorite activities are playing with his wand toy, climbing on the furniture, and eating plants.” 

After a thorough teeth cleaning, Fredrick was finally cleared for adoption in May. We’re so excited for him to find a new home so he can get back to doing what he loves best—making trouble!    

Kickin' It Volunteer-Style with Katie Kume 

Katie has achieved many milestones since she began volunteering for PAWS in 2019. She tirelessly worked her way up the ladder from a Level 1 volunteer to a Level 3 volunteer, meaning she’s now able to help care for some of the dogs in need of additional enrichment and training while waiting to find their perfect home. When Katie saw we needed help writing bios for some of our long-term pups, she jumped right in. On top of all of that, Katie frequently helps our foster team— as Lead Volunteer for the Foster Confirmation team, she helps ensure other volunteers are trained and empowered to carry out their roles to keep the foster program running smoothly. Katie never lets us down!
 

Two Is Better Than One  

Scruff and Scuttle are a bonded pair that love vacuum rides! They came to PAWS a little under 2 months old and still nursing. After testing positive for feline leukemia, they were quarantined, treated, weaned, vaccinated, and neutered. At the end of July, they were finally adopted together!