About PAWS Chicago

PAWS Chicago is focused on building No Kill communities – starting with a No Kill Chicago – that respect and value the life of every cat and dog.

Since being founded 1997, the killing rate of homeless animals in Chicago has been reduced by 60%.

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

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

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

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

Learn about PAWS Chicago’s life-saving adoption and fundraising events.

View yearly shelter data and audited financial information.

Read articles about PAWS Chicago from various news sources

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

PAWS Chicago, the city's largest No-Kill animal shelter