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(2/2) and lent a hand to get him to safety. Soon after, we made him a PAWS pet as well!
He’s now recovering from a cold, and until he’s ready for adoption, we know that some stellar adopters are “Somewhere Out There”, ready to give him all the love!
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An American Tail: Fievel Goes Home! (In this version, the cat is a good guy 😉)
Fievel had been spotted several times near CACC, eating from the dumpster and evading attempts to rescue him from the cold.
While our intake staff was there, we heard about sweet Fievel (1/2)
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(2/2) She had dermoids (essentially moles) growing on her eye. Ouch! Our surgeons carefully removed those dermoids, and Gita got LOTS of cuddles for being so brave post-op.
She’s now finishing recovery in foster care and we’ll keep you updated when Gita is ready for adoption!
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If Gita is this sweet when she’s not feeling her best, we’re not sure the world is ready for how much she can love she can spread at 100%! But that’s a risk we’ll have to take.
Gita was at local animal control with an unusual problem. (1/2)
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3/3 Plus, Ethel was adopted right after her big break!
is raising awareness about senior dog adoption so that other adorable seniors can find an amazing family just like hers, and we'll be treasuring these pics forever!
#JCPPetPortraits
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2/3 So we scooped her up and promised her amazing things were still to come.
Sure enough, a very exciting opportunity presented itself right when she finished recovery: a modeling career.
We asked Ethel if she was ready for fame and glory and all she said was “it’s about time!”
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9 year old Ethel is proof it’s never too late to follow your dreams!
Ethel was a senior stray on the euthanasia list at an animal control facility because she needed dental care and some mass removals. At our Medical Center, that’s no problem! 1/3
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(2/2) But also because they provide healthy meals with high-quality protein and fresh produce to feed the PAWS pups and cats from the time they enter our facilities to their adoption!
Meet all the deliciously named pups at pawschicago.org/adopt
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Big news: we’ve found the recipe for happiness.
The secret ingredients: Hershey, Pepper, Cheesecake, and Tuna.
Sounds good, right? Hey , what do you think?
Merrick is our exclusive feeding partner because our pets love their recipes! (1/2)
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Smitty loves EVERYBODY kids, adults, and dogs alike. Sometimes Smitty gets too excited and gets a little jumpy so a family who can help him harness that puppy energy would be great! Check out Smitty and all the adoptable pets with our friends at
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Read all about the lifesaving impact of our 300,000th spay/neuter surgery from our founder Paula Fasseas!
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Piece Brewery and Pizzeria has partnered with PAWS Chicago for a new campaign, Slice to Meet You, with limited-edition collaboration pizzas by notable local chefs including Rick Bayless.
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(3/3) Dunn isn’t a fan of other dogs, so he’s looking for a pet free home with a yard or private entrance. He's available to foster first, so you can get to know him with full support from PAWS before making things official!
Make your appointment at pawschicago.org/pet-available-
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(2/3) and this is his application for Tennis Ball Manager, “Your House” Division. He’s been a fabulous office dog here at PAWS and would definitely be your favorite coworker!
When all is said and Dunn, he’s a cuddly, calm, housetrained lovebug and he’s ready to find his people.
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Imagine a world without tennis balls…DUN DUN DUNNNNN
This is Dunn. And that would be his worst nightmare. Lucky for him, we keep those neon green treasures stocked and ready for a round of fetch!
As a border collie mix, Dunn is a dog who would love a job (1/3)
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Meet Apollo 🐶
He’s a Terrier mix, born in October and only 19 pounds. He’s your happy typical puppy — with plenty of excitement and energy. Help find his forever home.
bit.ly/3ReZVba
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🐾 Free or low-cost s/n surgeries for the public
🐾 Trap Neuter Return to provide s/n for feral cats
Our gratitude goes to the staff and supporters who made this possible, and those that will help us continue this work into the future!
Learn more at pawschicago.org/lurie-clinic
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It has quite literally changed the landscape of animal welfare, and that’s an incredible thing!
Here’s how we’ve implemented spay/neuter to make such a massive impact:
🐾 Including spay/neuter in the basic care for all pets who enter our system before clearing for adoption
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PAWS Chicago was born as a No Kill organization to end that cycle, through affordable, accessible spay and neuter surgeries. And you know what? It’s working.
The euthanasia rate has decreased in Chicago by a staggering 92.5%, and that’s why s/n stays at the core of our mission.
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They were healthy pets that were victims of overpopulation.
42,561. Imagine the emotional and physical toll of that number.
We just pulled Krill from local animal control. A happy, healthy boy who’s now ready for a family. 25 years ago, a dog like him didn’t have that chance.
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Krill is helping us celebrate a massive milestone as our 300,000th spay/neuter surgery since our founding 25 years ago!!
Back in 1997, PAWS founder Paula Fasseas and her daughter Alexis discovered that 42,561 homeless pets were euthanized in Chicago that year alone.
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(3/3) We think the chance to relax in foster care would help him tons and get him back on a regular, healthy eating schedule. Can you help? Interested fosters can apply to foster on our website, and current fosters can reach out to our team directly!
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(2/3) Just one problem. In between being surrendered to a local shelter and then coming to PAWS, Oleo has been stressed out and struggling to eat. And for a cat of his stature, that can be dangerous, putting him at risk for serious health problems.
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Go ahead, bask in the magnificence of Oleo.
Yeah, he’s used to having all eyes on him when he enters a room, and he LOVES the attention.
He’s 24 pounds of purr machine and hasn’t met a soul he didn’t immediately make his newest friend. (1/3)
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Adoptable Spam is bringing out the puppy dog eyes to ask you to vote for PAWS in 's “Best of 2022” poll!
We're nominated in two categories: City Life’s Best Charity & Buy Local’s Best Pet Adoption or Animal Shelter.
Vote by Feb 15 at chicagoreader.com/best
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(3/3) We know the stars will align for her to find the perfect home right here on planet Earth, but our sweetheart Sadie would love to ask you to for help finding her “out of this world” home!
Schedule an appointment to meet her at: pawschicago.org/pet-available-
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(2/3) Sadie also learned a little about herself!
Her new Adler pals helped her map out her astrological sign and we’re sure you’ve already guessed that the intuitive, compassionate, wise Sadie…is a Pisces!
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Sadie is searching the galaxy for her new loving family, and she figured the best place to start a journey through space and time would be right here at !
In between learning about historic spacecraft, the solar system, and infinity and beyond, (1/3)
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(4/4) Cats like Gumbo come to PAWS for crucial operations like this with support #ThankstoMaddie and now he’s ready for a family! He’s a little busy showing volunteers how to rub his belly, but he’d be happy to take appointments in between tutorials!
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(3/4) Gumbo is now getting physical therapy courtesy of our amazing friends at Arfit, and crushing it already! He'll continue his sessions for awhile until he gains more strength on his injured leg, but he's available for a Help Me Heal home in the meantime!
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(2/4) Here at our Medical Center, Gumbo’s journey began— first to surgery for his broken bones and a skin graft for his wound. Then, a long and careful recovery process of bandaging and re-bandaging until… success!
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This is Gumbo! Do you have a minute to hold his hand?
When we met this handsome cat, he had a severe injury to his foot. Although he was in bad shape with exposed bone and an infected wound, we knew with immediate care, we could save his leg! (1/4)
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(2/2) Her foster said she’s one of the easiest young dogs she’s had. Which means a lot being her 142nd foster pup! She’s potty trained, great in her crate, and just downright cute!
Make an appointment to meet her at: pawschicago.org/pet-available-
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Odyssey is looking to put the “home” in Homer, ready to start this epic adventure?
A perfect mix of snuggle buddy and playful pup, Odyssey is looking for an adopter who loves and understands her breed, the wonderful cattle dog! (1/2)
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This gloomy weather can’t get Peña down, because tomorrow, she’s headed to the mall with a few adoptable pals for another Pup Pop Up Adoption Event!
See all the attendees flagged “Offsite Event” at pawschicago.org/adopt
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Meet Rudy 🐈
This very sweet 10-year-old senior cat is looking for a home to live out his golden years. If you are looking for a chill companion to relax beside you and watch movies, Rudy is the pet for you.
Help find his forever home.
🔗bit.ly/3ZN49ul
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He’s been so used to hiding underneath that mess of a coat that now he’s a little shy with his beauty on full display, so please give him a lots of compliments and patience when you first meet him. He’ll be climbing in your lap for a snooze in no time!
pawschicago.org/pet-available-
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Formerly the love child of Chewbacca and the dust bunny that’s been growing under your couch, 11lb Gizmo was inside all that painfully matted fur.
Besides the haircut, he just received dental care and a cherry eye repair at our Medical Center, and now he’s looking for a home!
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