Sherlock and the Case of the Missing Home 

3-year-old cat Sherlock was surrendered to PAWS because of mounting medical concerns. Fortunately, Blair and Kira solved the case of where this asthmatic, walking-impaired sleuth would live next during our Clear the Shelters adoption campaign.
 

The Aftermath of Hurricane Ida

A lot has happened since 38 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens made their way to PAWS from Louisiana. An outbreak of ringworm and two heartworm diagnoses have stretched the team thin, but we’re slowly getting each of these rescues ready for adoption.  
 

Join TEAM PAWS Chicago

There are tons of good reasons to run a marathon—honoring a loved one, getting in shape, checking it off your bucket list, building lifelong friendships.

Whatever your motivation, you'll add saving the lives of homeless animals to the list when you join TEAM PAWS Chicago for 2022 races. You may take a few inches off your waist when you run, but you'll absolutely save lives with every step.
 

20th Annual Fur Ball:
SAVE THE DATE

PAWS Chicago invites you and your significant pooch to join us at the 20th Annual Fur Ball—the city’s premier pet-friendly, black-tie gala.  

The 20th Annual Fur Ball  
Friday, November 12 at 6 p.m. 
The Drake Hotel 
140 E. Walton Place  

Intern at PAWS!

We're now accepting applications for spring! You can help homeless animals while also getting career experience and training. Applications are due December 30th. 
 

Wag-O-Ween Costume Contest 

Trick or treat? Did you say treat? Join us on the patio at Harry Caray's Tavern on Navy Pier for the PAWS Chicago Wag-O-Ween Costume Contest on Saturday, October 30th from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM CDT. The entry fee is $10 per pup and 100% of the proceeds benefit PAWS Chicago. Prizes, courtesy of Harry Caray's and Navy Pier, will be awarded to the winner of each category.
 

New Digs for Dexter

“Once a PAWS pet, always a PAWS pet.” After 2.5 years, Dexter’s adoptive family was forced to give him up. But, with our matchmaking help, Cathrine Vaughn and Dexter found each other and are now enjoying the first exciting weeks of a lifelong friendship.