PAWS Alumni
Blaine
Everything is going great with Percy (originally named Blaine). We love him very much and couldn’t imagine our lives without him! He really has come out of his shell since we adopted him. During the first few weeks we had him, he had [...]
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We are enjoying our new kittens so much! We brought them home two weeks ago and renamed them. Chesterfield is now Lorenzo and Rosalie is now known as Sophia. Although they were not together at the PAWs facility, they became fast friends. [...]
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Sydney
In late summer we sauntered into PAWS on multiple occasions looking at dogs that fit our color and disposition, and after having a few romps with the special ones in their room or in the play area still had not found the one [...]
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I adopted Violet, then named Princess, on 11/7/09. In the past 2 months, she has shown off many tricks including flipping toy mice in the air and then catching them and running sprints around the apartment while manuvering around/jumping over furniture. She has [...]
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Quimbly
Everything is going really well with Bobby (Quimbly). He is completely house trained and taking basic obedience classes. He enjoys his classes as he is very food oriented and he gets lots of treats ’cause he does so well in class. He and [...]
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Periwinkle
I call Periwinkle ( PAWS name) Peri.
We’re doing well. She is twice the size as when I adopted her now. She is definitely curious and very sweet and playful, yet fairly mellow (at least as puppies go). Trips to the dog [...]
Eli
Ellie (PAWs name was Eli) is doing great! She has been a complete joy from the moment I brought her home. Not long after I began fostering her, I knew I wanted my home to be her permanent home. She is such a [...]
Read More >Split Pea
Oort is wonderful (PAWS name was Split Pea). She is playful and affectionate. She and her older brother, Kuiper (adopted from PAWS in August of 2008 and was known as Surrano) keep each other busy,they are companions. She has added a new [...]
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Ethan and Angelica
We adopted 2 cats from PAWS on separate occasions and they are doing so well at home! Charlie (formerly known as Ethan) and Rosie (formerly known as Angelica) are quite the pair. Rosie is as cuddly as can be, and she has [...]
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Griffin
All is great with Griffin. We decided to keep his name because it suits him
so well. He is a great addition to our family.
Shoshanna
Diamond
Thank you for your follow-up email regarding Diamond. We did not change her name because it was hers and she was used to it. Diamond is a wonderful dog and we all love her very much. She is healthy and happy! [...]
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Maverick and Juna
We are Murphy and Wrigley, though you knew us as Maverick and Juna. It’s been about a month since we were at PAWS, and we wanted to thank you for all of your care and hospitality. Our new home is quite large, so [...]
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Boots
Yes everything is doing very well with our lovely little cat!!. His name was boots, but we remaned him as Rocky!!! He is the biggest joy in my life !! We are a young couple so Rocky is like my little baby. [...]
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Addison
I adopted Addison (renamed Abby) in October and I absolutely love having her! Right now, she is amazed by the Christmas tree– but only when the lights are on. I attached a picture of her during the first snow of the [...]
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Maggie
We are so in love with our Mischka (PAWS name Maggie). Her light-hearted, playful, quirky
personality is the BEST. She and Luella (our mastiff) and now our little baby boy get along so well. We all love each other. I couldn’t be happier and [...]
Clancy
Hi Charlie is doing well. I believe I let you know of his name change last time we emailed. He was Clancy. Anyways, all is going well. He graduated from obedience last week Monday! I couldn’t be [...]
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Paulie
My adopted dog Malone (PAWS name Paulie) is doing great and has been a joyous addition to the family! Actually we just met and played with his brother, Frisco (PAWS name Kenny) last weekend.
Matt
Norton
I adopted Norton in April, since then I have re-named him Oliver, Ollie for short and we are both doing great. He is my loyal little buddy and hasn’t left my side since the day I took him home. He was house [...]
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Mr. B
Hello to all PAWS! We are so happy that we have a new member of the family! We have changed his name to Charlie Young (PAWS name Mr. B), which he learned in a matter of hours. He is very smart, funny, and [...]
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Marlon
Cruz (PAWS name Marlon) is doing really good
and already is part of our family. He has his bed, toys, food, treats.
He loves to go out for walks and be with small dogs, like him! He loves to be held and get a [...]
Dominick
We adopted Dominick a couple of months ago. He’s now called Elton and has really become a wonderful part of our family. He’s a great little guy with lots of love to give, and we’re so happy that he is doing [...]
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Mason
Oslo (PAWS name Mason) is turning out to be a really good dog after all. And he’s growing and growing. He weighs 65 lbs now and looks great. Now that he’s healthy, my next move is to take him to daycare once or [...]
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Jokey Smurf
Hi, we just wanted to share a photo with PAWS. This is Haans (Jokey Smurf). This was taken right after the wedding.
Joseph, Michele & Haans
Weston
Weston is doing wonderfully. He’s settled into his new life very quickly. He’s exactly like any other rat terrier. He’ll follow me around the apartment, and he’s pretty feisty when playing. He loves tug of war and just playing with [...]
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Carlile
We renamed our cat Dexter (PAWS name Carlile) and he’s doing great! He adjusted so well to our other cat, Scout. They are now best friends and always sleep with each other around the apartment!
We couldn’t be happier with our adoption!
Michael
Ebert
Wayne (formally Ebert) is doing WONDERFULLY! We are totally in love with him. He is so smart and a BIG cuddle bug. He makes us laugh and fills our home with tons of joy. We can’t imagine our life without him. Thank you [...]
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Harry
We adopted Harry from you and changed his name to Gunner. He is doing well and real happy with us. When we got him, PAWS had him classified as a level 2 dog. He, as we found out, has quite [...]
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Lenny
Our pet from PAWS Chicago is doing great. His original name was Lenny but we named him Wrigley. We love him to death and he and our golden retriever, Bailey, are best friends. Attached is a picture of the two [...]
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Bodie & Ranger
We are very happy with our little guys, Bodie and Roger (PAWS name Ranger) and they are a treat to have. If you remember they were very close and then separated while Bodie was treated for ringworm. So they had a little adjusting [...]
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Buddy
Things are great with Buddy! I have not changed his name. He is the sweetest most loving dog and things are going really well.
Jadelynn
Heifer
Puma (PAWS name Heifer) is doing great. He is growing quickly and seems extremely comfortable and happy in our home. He is such a wonderful addition to our family and we couldn’t be happier.
Beth
Zoila
We adopted Zoila (now named Grace and we call her either Grace or Gracie). She has adjusted very well to her new life. She has a buddy named Charlie who is the house cat that we had before we got her. [...]
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Spirit
I adopted a dog named Spirit who I renamed Riley on 11/21 from your Clybourn location. She is a 1 year old half Siberian Husky and half German Shepherd. She has adapted very well to her new home. She was very well house [...]
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Miss Oreos
Olive, formerly Miss Oreos, has only been with us since July and already we have enjoyed many adventures including sunning on the deck and greeting trick or treaters on Halloween. She travels back and forth to Chicago often, by car and plane, to [...]
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Trixie
First of all we LOVE Trixie. She is a blast to have at our apartment and our roommates cat enjoys playing with her too. Trixie has tons of energy and spends a lot a time running around and playing with her toys. [...]
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Mr. Poppy Pants
Just wanted to let you know how happy Baby C (PAWS name Mr. Poppy Pants) is in his new home! I had been looking for a new cat for a long time when he chose me. Barely 3 pounds, he was a tiny [...]
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Sheba
Sheba is doing great. I’ve attached a picture of her after a recent trip to the hair dresser. We have yet to do a formal training class, but I did receive some training dvds which I used with her during the summer. She’s [...]
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Sparrow
Sorry for the delay, the kitty is always sleeping on my keyboard. Sparrow is doing great! We love her and spend oodles of time with her.
Jeremy
Moxie
Moxie (we changed the spelling from Moxy) is doing very well. She adjusted quickly to her new family and home and we can’t imagine life without her. She is a quick learner and easily mastered the lessons in her puppy class. We are [...]
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Acacia
I just want to send an update on Acacia, who is now named Rosie. I found it a better name for her, since she is a very happy dog. She is doing great and has adjusted so well to a home! [...]
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Moondance
I just wanted to take a moment to update PAWS on my adopted Bichon/Terrier Mix, Elly (her name was Moondance at the time of adoption). When I first met her, she had just come to PAWS after her original owner relinquished her to [...]
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Cricket
Everything is going great with Cricket. No problems at all, she has become very cuddly and relaxed in her new setting. The biggest adventure for her now is exploring all the Christmas decorations!
Brian
Delsey
Delsey is doing fantastic in her new home with us. She has quickly learned the ins and outs of our apartment building and fits right in. She is still gaining weight and getting healthier, eating regularly. Dee prefers the finer things in life… [...]
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Kitty Purry
All is well with Ziva formerly known as Kitty Purry. She is getting bigger daily and has acclimated to the family and our other cat Tony who was adopted last year from PAWS.
Jan
Gremlin
C-Me (aka Gremlin) is doing wonderfully! We absolutely adore him! He enjoys taking walks and playing in the local
park, and he has made friends with everyone on our block. In fact, we’ve lived in the same place for more than two years [...]
Fritz
Fritz is doing great in his new home. We all love him very much already. He and his new best friend Buddy get along great. This adoption has been everything we hoped for and more.
The Straube’s
Bella & Chula
Hi! Just want to let you know how well Lily (Bella) and Gracie (Chula) are doing! They are wonderful cats! Very sweet, loving and playful. They adjusted to their new surroundings on day two! They were so happy [...]
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Wikus
Bailey (PAWS name, Wikus) is doing great and our family couldn’t be happier since adopting him! From the moment we met him, we knew he was the right pet for our family. Bailey (or Bailey-boo as our kids call him) is [...]
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Lizzie
Lizzie is doing well in her new home. She is a real sweetheart and is getting along great with our four year old daughter. She is very smart! She has learned to sit, lay down, shake hands and roll over. She loves playing [...]
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Mischa
Our cat is doing great! We renamed him Don Leon (his former name was Mischa). We got his teeth cleaned, and he seems a little happier now. He is a little crazy sometimes, but he is mostly cute and cuddly, [...]
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