Animal Welfare
Animals are silent victims – be their voice.
Knowledge is Power
When animals suffer in silence the status quo perseveres. You can be an agent of change by digging deeper and understanding the issues that animals face locally, across the United States and around the world.
The Latest in Animal Welfare
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Jun 06, 2017
Charity Navigator Awards PAWS Chicago with Coveted 4-star Rating
We are happy to announce that for the 15th...

Aug 23, 2016
PAWS rescues pets from Louisiana
A PAWS team is travelling to Louisiana to rescue...

Jul 06, 2016
Foster First, Lasting Love
Foster-to-adopt program gives sick dogs at the...

Jun 10, 2016
Help the Dogs of Yulin
Every year, on the summer solstice, thousands of...

Feb 11, 2016
PAWS Chicago by the Numbers
The past year was record-breaking for homeless...

Jan 27, 2016
Bully Breeds
PAWS Chicago Magazine Special Report
Special Sections

What's New
The latest happenings in the world of animal rescue and protection, here in Chicago and around the w Read more

No Kill
Preservation of life. It’s the essence of what we do and why we do it. Dig deeper into the No Kill m Read more

Around the World
Despite the fact that millions of animals are killed in shelters in the United States, we are quite Read more

Animal Crimes
Dog fighting, animal abuse, puppy mills and more. Police power is essential to protecting animals fr Read more