Rescue Stories

Freddie

Freddie was a forlorn puppy with a broken ankle, housed in an Arkansas shelter when we traveled there to assist with the hurricane relief effort.

Madalyn

Harriet abandoned without food or water. A police officer discovered her while inspecting a home after reports of dog fighting.

Evelyn

Harriet abandoned without food or water. A police officer discovered her while inspecting a home after reports of dog fighting.

China

Harriet abandoned without food or water. A police officer discovered her while inspecting a home after reports of dog fighting.

Sherlock

When Sherlock was brought to the Cat Adoption Center, he was suffering from internal injuries

Harriet

Harriet abandoned without food or water. A police officer discovered her while inspecting a home after reports of dog fighting.

Nelson

Dropped off at a vet’s clinic, Nelson was deserted by his family. The vet brought him to PAWS Chicago, and at an Angels with Tails event.

Jimmy Dale

Jimmy Dale was surrendered to the Cat Adoption Center by a family that kept him locked in a small room for months.



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