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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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Run for Their Lives

Posted: Jun 24, 2010

Bring the whole family to participate in the child and pet-friendly 4k walk, or compete against the clock in the 8K Run.

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Pet Store Disclosure Bill Passed Unanimously

Posted: May 28, 2010

The Illinois state legislature unanimously passed a bill that strengthens disclosure requirements on all dogs or cats made available for adoption or sale.

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Charity Navigator Has Awarded PAWS Chicago with a 4-star rating!

Posted: May 27, 2010

Charity Navigator is the country’s premier independent charity evaluator, evaluating charities based on their efficient use of donor funds.

We are happy to announce that for the eighth consecutive year in a row, Charity Navigator has awarded PAWS Chicago with a 4-star rating. [...]

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Join TEAM PAWS Chicago!

Posted: May 20, 2010

Run for PAWS Chicago! Every dollar you raise goes directly to the animals.

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Free animal anxiety reduction program

Posted: May 19, 2010

Are you or your child afraid of dogs and cats? Do you or your child panic when you see a dog walking toward you on the street or go to a friend’s home with a dog or a cat?
PAWS Chicago is offering a [...]

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Chicago’s Animal Care & Control (the City Pound) Showing Great Results!

Posted: Apr 30, 2010

Euthanasia rate at an all-time low
Despite a difficult economy, the City of Chicago’s Animal Care & Control (ACC), the city impoundment facility, continues to show progress in saving more homeless pets. In 2009, euthanasia at ACC reached an all-time low of 10,805 [...]

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2011 PAWS Chicago Desktop Calendar

Posted: Feb 10, 2010

Announcing the Second Annual PAWS Chicago Save the Day Desktop Calendar!
Don’t miss out on the chance to showcase your pet and support PAWS Chicago’s No Kill movement. With the generous support of many people, over 1,500 2010 Save the Day [...]

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