Want to Help?
Volunteer and give of yourself to the animals
PAWS Chicago was founded as a volunteer organization and has stayed true to its roots with more than 3,000 volunteers who work in intake, socialization, animal care, dog walking, adoption counseling, follow-up calls, site managing, fundraising, fostering homeless pets in need, event support, and in every other capacity to help the animals. Without these caring, dedicated individuals, PAWS Chicago would not be possible.
Adopt a homeless pet and save a life!
Visit PAWS Chicago’s Adoption & Humane Center at 1997 N. Clybourn. New puppies, kittens, dogs and cats arrive daily from PAWS Chicago’s Admissions & Recovery Center. If you do not find what you are looking for at PAWS Chicago, please visit another No Kill shelter or rescue group.

Angels with Tails on Michigan Avenue
Foster a homeless pet network for sick or injured pets who need healing, or a little time, before they are able to be adopted and for kittens and puppies who are not old enough and do not weigh enough to be spayed or neutered. By placing these special needs pets in foster homes, space is available in PAWS Chicago’s Admissions & Recovery Center to save more homeless pets.
Spread the word
Without the public’s involvement, homeless pets will continue to die in silence. Become an advocate and voice for homeless pets. Get involved in your community and learn about what is happening to homeless pets. Inform your family, friends, and neighbors about the reality that homeless pets face and why it’s critical to spay/neuter pets and adopt from shelters.
Support No Kill efforts
By donating to No Kill shelters, you will support life-saving work. Private resources should go to saving, not taking, lives.

