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PAWS Chicago is the city’s largest No Kill humane organization, focused on implementing solutions to end the killing of homeless pets. We offer Dog Adoptions and Cat Adoptions

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About PAWS Chicago

Mission

Since PAWS Chicago’s founding, the number of homeless dogs & cats killed annually has dropped more than 50 percent. PAWS Chicago is working to build a No Kill Chicago—a city where pets are no longer destroyed just because they are homeless.

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History

When PAWS Chicago was founded in 1997, more than 800 homeless cats and dogs were being killed in Chicago every week, totaling a staggering 42,561 deaths that year alone. And no one knew.

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Events

Participate in pet-friendly PAWS Chicago events designed to create awareness and raise money for homeless animals! All PAWS Chicago event proceeds go directly to the animals

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Employment Opportunities

Employment at PAWS Chicago offers the opportunity to work at a rewarding, focused and mission-driven environment that’s at the forefront of the No Kill movement in Chicago.

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Professional Board

The mission of the PAWS Chicago Professional Board is to raise funds, via a variety of fundraising events, which will help support PAWS Chicago’s programs.

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Pippen Fasseas

We found him on the Greek island of Crete. A resourceful, spunky terrier, Pippen loved being the center of attention. As with all Greek strays, he would have been poisoned by farmers after the tourist season ended.

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Contact Us

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

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Annual Reports

View PAWS Chicago shelter data and annual reports

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PAWS Chicago in the News

Read articles about PAWS Chicago from various news sources

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