Thank you for your interest in adopting a homeless pet from PAWS Chicago!

To adopt a dog from PAWS Chicago you should

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a form of identification (license or state ID)
• Verify that you are allowed to have a pet of the breed and size where you currently live.
• Be able to spend the time and resources necessary to provide the training, medical treatment and proper care for your pet.
• Bring along all family members including any resident dogs or children for an introduction to a new dog.
• Understand that our adoption fee is $205.00 for adult dogs (7 months and older) and $275.00 for puppies (under 6 months). You will have four months from the date of the adoption to complete a basic obedience class with your new puppy/dog. When you provide proof that your PAWS dog has completed a course, we will reimburse you $75 of the fee you submitted at the time of adoption.
• Be able to take the animal home on the date of adoption
• Have the time to spend up to an hour with an adoption counselor to discuss the responsibility of owning a pet and making it a lifetime commitment.

Adoption Center Location
Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center
1997 N. Clybourn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614 – Map it
(773) 935-PAWS