About PAWS Chicago

Mission
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The city’s largest No Kill humane organization, focused on implementing solutions to end the killing of homeless pets.

History
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Since being founded 1997, the killing rate of homeless animals in Chicago has been reduced by half.

Events
PAWS Chicago's Run for Their Lives

Participate in events designed to create awareness and raise money for homeless animals.

Employment Opportunities
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Work at a rewarding, focused and mission-driven environment that’s at the forefront of the No Kill movement.

Professional Board
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The mission of the PAWS Chicago Professional Board is to help raise funds to help support PAWS Chicago’s programs.

Pippen Fasseas
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Learn about the spunky terrier that inspired the mission for a
No Kill Chicago

Contact Us
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View and contact various departments within PAWS Chicago with your inquiries. E-mail, call, fax or write us.

Annual Reports and Shelter Data
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View yearly shelter data and audited financial information.

PAWS Chicago in the News
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Read articles about PAWS Chicago from various news sources

PAWS Chicago’s Leadership
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PAWS Chicago thanks its generous and dedicated board of directors, officers, development & professional board members.



A special thank you to Sebastian Sparenga Photography, Heather Haseley, Dan Kasberger, Jennifer Girard, Malia Rae Photography, Richard Chen, Oscar Mendez, and Von Buzard for event and animal photography used on this Web site.

PAWS Chicago, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been awarded a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, the country's premier independent charity evaluator. Contributions to PAWS Chicago are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. PAWS Chicago is only able to help homeless animals because of your donations. We receive no city, state or federal funding.

PAWS Chicago's Forms 990 are viewable at guidestar.org

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