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Help Pass Law to Improve Puppy Mill Health Standards

Oscar Mendez — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:24:00 +0000

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 abuse, will do two things:

Limit breeders to possessing no more than 20 unaltered dogs
Prohibit felony animal-cruelty offenders from obtaining dog-breeding licenses

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Anixter Volunteers Help Socialize PAWS Chicago Animals

Oscar Mendez — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:28:55 +0000

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 with administrative projects while anxiously awaiting the next step. For their time, they get to play with the Center’s resident felines in Kitty City, helping to socialize them so they can become adoptable pets. Socializing animals is a crucial step in the sheltering process, providing positive human exposure to animals who need to gain confidence and trust.

To watch the group of volunteers assembling humane education bags for the PAWS Chicago Community Outreach Program, adoption folders and volunteer packets, one would be hard-pressed to guess what makes them unique. But each of these volunteers is a recipient of services from Chicago’s Anixter Center, and each of these individuals is living with a significant physical, or mental disability—and many have more than one disability.

Through the resources Anixter provides, each of these individuals is given the tools necessary to live life to the fullest. PAWS Chicago’s partnership with Anixter gives them yet another opportunity—to develop their individual skills while working with the animals they love. The group spends the first part of the day working on PAWS Chicago’s special projects.

Once they are finished, the cats and kittens of PAWS Chicago are in for a treat! The group is allowed to spend the rest of their time with cats in Kitty City, brushing them, playing with them and giving them lots of cuddles! It’s often tough to tell who is having more fun as the always enthusiastic group works with the animals by offering a gentle hand and a kind voice to an animal in need of love.

To learn more about Anixter Center’s mission visit their website.

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Professional Board Wants You!

Oscar Mendez — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

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 of homeless pets. You can sign up online to join the Professional Board by visiting pawschicago.org. The best way to get involved is to sign up for an event committee.

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Family Service Volunteer Program

Oscar Mendez — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

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 pet crisis when her daughter came home from volunteering at a local shelter for high school community service. More than 42,000 homeless pets were killed in Chicago that year alone.

Together, they learned about the issues and the solutions, and built the foundation of PAWS Chicago. More than a decade later, they continue to be dedicated volunteers for PAWS Chicago. Since PAWS Chicago’s founding, the number of homeless pets killed has decreased by more than half, with less than 20,000 pets killed last year.

Now, with the new Adoption & Humane Center in Lincoln Park, PAWS Chicago has launched a Family Service Volunteer Program where children age 12 and older and their parent or adult guardian can work together on behalf of homeless pets. Family Service volunteers become advocates for the animals while learning about important issues such as dog ﬁghting, puppy mills, spay/neuter and the No Kill movement. Volunteers have the opportunity to interact with PAWS Chicago’s homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens; socialize and assist with daily care at the new Center; and help with special projects that will beneﬁt homeless pets. The Family Service Volunteer Program educates and engages families while creating future leadership for the animals.

Join the nearly 30 family participants 9-11 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday morning!

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