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November 23, 2009

Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic Seeds Chicago’s No Kill Transformation

Across the world there are living testaments to Ann Lurie’s heroism in the thousands upon thousands of lives she has touched through her hard work, her ceaseless philanthropy, and her…

January 28, 2009

Help Pass Law to Improve Puppy Mill Health Standards

Illinois State Representative John Fritchey recently proposed legislation aimed toward cracking down on puppy mills. House Bill 198, named Chloes Bill after a young puppy in southern Illinois who survived…

December 23, 2008

Marley & Me

If human beings find the moral fabric of their lives through example, then loveable Labrador Retriever Marley, is The Great Teacher. Although Michigan-born author, John Grogan’s journalistic career in newspapers…

December 9, 2008

Volunteer Spotlight: Patty Smith

Patty Smith didn’t let her building’s “No Dogs Allowed” policy stop her—she now serves as an adoption counselor on weekends and off-site adoption events.

December 5, 2008

Purchase a Holiday Tribute Card and Help a Homeless Animal

** Unfortunately, we are no longer offering Holiday Gift Cards. If you are looking for another great way to honor a loved one, please consider making a Tribute Donation. They…

The Wild About Pets Radio Show: Rochelle Michalek

Do You Know About The Revolution In Animal Shelters?
With Guest: Rochelle Michalek, Executive Director of PAWS Chicago
Visit Wild About Pets and Listen to the show (Flash player required)…

December 4, 2008

Volunteer Spotlight: Melissa Ziberna

After spending years in corporate America Melissa Ziberna found out that her true calling was helping animals.

December 1, 2008

PAWS Profile: Deborah Chapman

As Deborah continued to volunteer on the Development Board, her interest in a PAWS Chicago goal of creating a state-of-the-art, cageless, No Kill Adoption Center deepened.

Rescue Work in Egypt

The Egyptian Society for Mercy to Animals (ESMA), located in Cairo, Egypt, works to help animals in almost impossible circumstances.

November 24, 2008

Have your Pet Featured in the 2010 Desktop Calendar!

The deadline is fast approaching to make your pet a star in the inaugural PAWS Chicago Weekly 2010 Desktop Calendar. Memorialize the life of a cherished pet who has passed…

November 19, 2008

Register Today for our Santa PAWS Holiday Celebration!

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On December 4, 2008, the PAWS Chicago Professional Board invites you to a holiday celebration at the Adoption Center, including…

November 14, 2008

Join us for the 36 Hour Adopt-A-Thon!

Join the festivities and ensure that many more precious campanions will be “home” for the holidays.

November 12, 2008

Maddie’s Fund Awards Grant to Purdue and PAWS Chicago

In September of 2008, the first three years of Purdue’s Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program was funded in the amount of $1.1 million. Should the Program meet expectations, another $1.2 million…

October 31, 2008

Anixter Volunteers Help Socialize PAWS Chicago Animals

With smiling faces, a special group of volunteers report to PAWS Chicago’s Adoption and Humane Center every other Thursday at 9 a.m. sharp. They jump right in and eagerly help…

October 28, 2008

PAWS Chicago Marathon Team Goes the Distance

Nearly 200 runners dedicated their summer training to the PAWS Chicago Marathon Team, raising over $130,000 for homeless animals.
Team members agreed to collect $600 each, in return for a…

October 10, 2008

Angels with Tails 2008 Recap

View the latest Angels with Tails Adoption Event information here
Power shoppers received a special welcome when they entered the upscale retail stores on Michigan Avenue in June. Over 350…

September 29, 2008

Run for Their Lives Run Recap and Results

See a few more photos on Flickr: Tipping Point Photos.
On September 28th, over 4,000 participants and their four-legged friends ran, walked or just took in the fun, making…

Help PAWS Chicago Win $10,000!

Cast your vote for your Favorite Animal Shelter by clicking the link below. Then, spread the word to all your friends and help PAWS Chicago win a much needed $10,000!…

September 26, 2008

Wanted: Your Pet Loss Story

PAWS Chicago is currently exploring the topic of grief, and how people are affected by the death of a treasured pet. We would like to hear how you dealt with…

September 9, 2008

The Ultimate Kitten and Puppy Guide

Welcome to the ultimate guide to parenting the pet of your dreams. It’ll require procuring all the essential accessories, and getting ready for a lifetime of unconditional love and cuddling.

September 3, 2008

The Foster Experience

Annie was abandoned behind an apartment building, left tied to gas piping with a rope. When I ﬁrst spotted her, she looked like a little red fox, wildly barking at…

Forclosure Pets

Some of the common reasons people give up their pets are “can’t afford,” “moving” and “landlord won’t allow.” However, with nearly a 60 percent increase in foreclosures nationally, shelters in…

September 1, 2008

2008 All PAWS on Deck Beach Party

PAWS Chicago let the dogs out on July 17th, proving that when it comes to partying on the beach, four legs are double the fun! Over 450 guests and 150…

August 31, 2008

Beijing Animals Endure the Ugly Side of the Olympics

The Chinese government has a uniquely cruel twist to its Olympic cleansing process—and hundreds of thousands of cats and dogs are suffering as a result.

August 29, 2008

Are We Over Vaccinating our Pets?

Vaccination in both human and veterinary medicine is a charged issue these days. The beneﬁts of vaccine are clear, with vaccination schedules put in place to give potent and proper…

August 15, 2008

The Essentials of Socializing your Pup

After a long, cold winter, Spring has ﬁnally arrived and the streets and sidewalks are bustling with people and their pets anxious to get outdoors to enjoy the weather. Puppy…

August 14, 2008

Kitten Class Ensures Well Trained Cats

Just over a decade ago, Dr. Seksel began offering classes for kittens from Down Under, which she called Kitty Kindy. The one hour to 90 minute course meets twice (over…

August 1, 2008

2008 Viva PAWS Vegas Recap

More than 300 animal-loving high-rollers hit the tables for PAWS Chicago’s First Annual Viva PAWS Vegas. The June 13th event brought in over $116,000 through poker tournaments, blackjack, roulette and…

July 31, 2008

Saving Missy

Missy with her new family.
Having lost her home, Sylvia Wise found an apartment where the landlord claimed to allow pets, but once she moved in the story changed. Exhausted…

July 30, 2008

PAWS Profile: Lynne Styles

After working in the corporate world, Lynne decided to get involved in animal welfare. She chose to get involved with PAWS Chicago after she heard Founder Paula Fasseas, say that…

July 16, 2008

Professional Board Wants You!

The PAWS Professional Board is a growing group of urban professionals united for the purpose of hosting great events to raise money for PAWS Chicago’s efforts to end the killing…

July 9, 2008

Family Service Volunteer Program

PAWS Chicago, founded in 1997 by a mother-daughter team, recognizes the tremendous potential in pairing parents and teens in service. PAWS Chicago Founder Paula Fasseas learned of Chicago’s tragic homeless…

June 21, 2008

Oprah Becomes the Voice of Homeless Pets

After losing Sophie, her beloved Cocker Spaniel at the age of 13 on March 10 of this year, Oprah was devastated. “She was a true love in my life,” Oprah…

June 2, 2008

Share your Love for Pets Without the Commitment

With the surge in adoptions at PAWS Chicago’s new Lincoln Park Adoption & Humane Center, PAWS Chicago needs foster homes now more than ever. With more foster homes, PAWS Chicago…

May 14, 2008

Heatstroke: You can Save your Dog’s Life by being Prepared

A run in the park on the ﬁrst day of summer. A quick trip to the grocery store while Rover waits in the car. A glorious sunshiny day in the…

Café Canine

Alderman Gene Schulter and Biscuit get ready for lunch at Jury’s (4337 N. Lincoln), one of the many dog friendly restaurants in the northside of Chicago.
Last fall, 47th Ward…

Dog Days of Summer

Pet-friendly hotels
For our suburban friends looking for a weekend getaway to the city, we recommend the following: The Drake Hotel (140 E. Walton); Four Seasons (120 E. Delaware); Ritz-Carlton…

April 16, 2008

Back to Our Roots

In 1866, Henry Bergh, the son of a wealthy New York City shipbuilder, started the nation’s ﬁrst humane society, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. With…

March 20, 2008

Unsung Heroes in Major U.S. Dog-fighting Bust

News outlets across the nation were abuzz this past February when it was announced that Pima County Sheriff deputies and the FBI executed a major raid on one of the…

March 12, 2008

Chicagoans of the Year 2007

This past January, PAWS Chicago’s founder Paula Fasseas was added to the list of highly regarded Chicago activists who have been honored with one of Chicago’s most respected awards: Chicago…

March 5, 2008

Animal Magnetism 2008

More than 400 guests and their pets gathered under the twinkling chandeliers of Galleria Marchetti on February 8th for a mid-winter night’s dream—PAWS Chicago’s second annual Animal Magnetism. The committee…

March 4, 2008

PAWS Chicago Becomes Regional Meet Your Match Training Facility

The PAWS Chicago Adoption & Humane Center has been chosen as a regional training facility for the Meet Your Match™ program created by behaviorist Emily Weiss and the ASPCA. Meet…

PAWS Profile: Susan Robinson

Nearly ten years ago Susan Robinson rescued her ﬁrst dog, Sadie Mae, from a shelter in Fort Wayne. “That is when I started to become aware of the plight of…

Genetic Testing

When Carol saw a little brown-eyed beagle at the shelter, it was love at ﬁrst sight. She began to gently stroke his little shorthaired body. When she came to the…

Fur Ball 2007 Shines

On Friday November 16, 2007, spectators lined the streets on East Lake Shore Drive as the city’s best dressed (and their owners) arrived at The Drake Hotel for the sixth…

February 12, 2008

All about Vaccines

Many serious diseases that affect dogs and cats can be prevented by vaccination.
With over 50 million dogs and 20 million cats in the United States alone, your pet is…

January 12, 2008

What your Dog’s Body Language is Saying about your Family Pack Dynamic

It is known that dogs are, by nature, pack animals with a highly effective way to communicate among themselves. Not only do they communicate by barking, yipping or whining, but…

January 2, 2008

Volunteer Spotlight: Lesli Kibler

Five days each week, Lesli Kibler dons business attire and heads to her job as Vice President of Strategic Sourcing for a Loop bank. But, come the weekend, she pulls…

November 20, 2007

The T-N-R Guide for Adult Feral Cats

What is a feral cat?
A feral cat is a cat who lives his or her life outdoors, with little or no direct human contact. Most have never known anything…

November 12, 2007

The Guide to Taming Feral Kittens

Taming Feral Kittens
The process of taming kittens can take from two to six weeks (longer for some exceptionally skittish kittens) depending on their age and state of wildness.
Individuals…

November 11, 2007

Valuation of Pets in Animal Law

On Thursday, October 25, the DePaul University College of Law & The International Institute for Animal Law hosted a Symposium entitled, “How Much is Fido/Fluffy Worth? Animal Valuation Issues Raised…

November 8, 2007

The Story of Michael Vick

Michael Vick and his legal team.
2001 was a banner year for Michael Vick. The Atlanta Falcons drafted him as the ﬁrst overall pick in the NFL draft that April and…

November 1, 2007

New Cook County Trap-Neuter-Return Legislation

National Feral Cat Day on October 16, 2007 marked a landmark day in Cook County. The Cook County Board of Commissioners decided in favor of humanely and more practically controlling…

September 11, 2007

New Illinois Dog Fighting Legislation

2007 brought forth important new legislation aimed at stopping violence to animals, especially in the form of animal fighting.
The most important legislation for high-profile cases such as Michael Vick…

September 8, 2007

A Personal Look at PAWS Chicago’s Evolution

Groups of people hurried toward the entrance, pausing to admire the cats and dogs at play on the other side of the glass. Sharing the eagerness of those around me,…

August 29, 2007

Book Review: Redemption

Redemption, The Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America, by Nathan Winograd, is a powerful, inspirational book that is a must read for any animal lover.…

August 12, 2007

All PAWS on Deck

With an extravagant of buffet goodies by Phil Stefani, an array of cool cocktails and wines, upbeat dance music by Fig Media Inc., and incredible weather courtesy of Mother Nature,…

August 1, 2007

No Kill Model

PAWS Chicago is part of a revolution—a No Kill revolution that started in San Francisco in 1994 and is now sweeping across the nation.
This No Kill movement, still in…

July 19, 2007

Volunteer Spotlight: Laura Dipiazza

Laura DiPiazza was concerned about Chicago’s homeless companion animals and knew she wanted to help when she found PAWS in 1999.
“I thought that volunteering…would help me feel as though…

July 8, 2007

Common Myths about Cats

“Cats are low-maintenance pets.”
While cats do not need to be taken for daily walks as a dog does, they are by no means low-maintenance—either in the amount of interaction…

June 19, 2007

Behind the Scenes of the PAWS Admissions Program

As a No Kill shelter, PAWS Chicago saves every single pet brought into the program. (The only exception is vicious dogs, or pets who are irremediably suffering, for which euthanasia…

June 17, 2007

Successful Strategies for Welcoming Your New Dog

Bringing a new dog into the home can be an exciting and sometimes trying experience. If you’ve decided to adopt a mature dog from a shelter, you should expect an…

A Welcome Home for Homeless Pets, PAWS Volunteers, and Adopters

PAWS Chicago is putting the ﬁnishes on its new home: the Lincoln Park Adoption Center that promises to transform the concept of “animal shelter”. The days of walking down row…

May 17, 2007

Keeping Your Pet Healthy As Pet Food Recalls Mount

The largest pet food recall in the history of the United States is ongoing, and your pet’s life is at stake. The FDA’s ofﬁcial count of deaths from the contaminated…

May 1, 2007

Cooking for your Pets

Pet-owners willing to invest time and resources into understanding how to prepare complete and balanced home made meals for their pets may improve an animal’s general health and can even…

PAWS Chicago creates Pet Program for Girl Scouts of America

Adoption events may tug at the public’s heartstrings and fundraising beneﬁts capture media attention, but the PAWS Chicago community outreach effort is a force of change in many of Chicago’s…

April 30, 2007

One of the Top Three Reasons People Give Up their Pets is Allergies

When you consider that almost 15 percent of the population suffers from a pet-related allergy of some sort, the need to correctly identify the sources of allergies and to implement…

April 17, 2007

Angels with Tales Hits the Streets of the Magnificent Mile

View the latest Angels with Tails Adoption Event information hereJune 10, 2007 marks the Tenth Anniversary of Angels with Tails, the event that launched PAWS Chicago.
This adoption event was…

March 30, 2007

The Need-to-Know on Pet Allergies

Although the only current cure for pet allergies and asthma is avoidance, this advice is rarely followed. After all Kitty and Fido are “Family”. If the animals are sent packing,…

March 21, 2007

Giving up your Pet?

If you need to give up your pet, you are not alone. Thousands of people do so each year, which is why the shelter system is overwhelmed with so many…

March 17, 2007

China Using Dog Trim on Clothing

Hard to believe, but you may be wearing dog.
A startling investigation by the Humane Society of the United States discovered dog fur is used by many top clothing designers,…

March 1, 2007

Professional Board Launches Animal Magnetism

Love was in the air at the PAWS Chicago Professional Board’s first annual Valentine’s Celebration, dubbed Animal Magnetism.
The event debuted on Saturday evening, February 10, 2007, at chic Kaleidoscope…

December 30, 2006

The 5th Annual Fur Ball Raises Record Proceeds

The Fifth Annual PAWS Chicago Fur Ball drew 500 individuals and more than 100 pampered pooches to the W Chicago City Center Hotel on Saturday, November 18, 2006.
Guests entered…

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