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Founder/Development Chair Letters
 
Dear Dedicated PAWS Supporters,
 
I want to thank all of you for enabling PAWS Chicago to initiate and implement great changes for homeless pets in our city. The March issue of Chicago magazine features an extensive report by Brenda Fowler, "Like Cats and Dogs." This article does an excellent job of explaining the issue of pet homelessness in our city and PAWS Chicago's role in addressing the problem. Please take a moment to read this article and know that it's only because of your support that we have been able to make a difference.
 
It's an exciting time for PAWS Chicago; we are providing more spay/neuter surgeries than ever to the pets of families who receive public assistance. Spay/neuter services are also free for those living in selected zip codes where stray dogs and cats are most abundant. We're calling this project "The Free Fix" and we are receiving hundreds of calls from people who otherwise could never afford to spay or neuter their pets. Though this is a costly effort, it is the only way to finally stop the unnecessary killing of homeless dogs and cats.
Paula Fasseas with rescued goat Billy, foster dog Eddie, Pipper, Pippen, and Daisy.
Paula Fasseas with (left to right) rescued goat Billy, foster dog Eddie, Pipper, Pippen and Daisy (in front).
 
While the work of our well-trained volunteers keeps staff costs at a minimum, we have been increasing the number of homeless animals we take in. Every pet is given the best medical care, socialization, and a guarantee of life. We will not compromise the well-being of our PAWS dogs and cats as every little soul counts. We couldn't do this work any other way.
 
The more in donations we receive, the more animals we can take in. As you might know, these are very difficult times for fundraising, so we appreciate all the help you have provided over the last year. 
 
Thank you so much on behalf of all very lucky and deserving ones saved.
 
Paula Fasseas, Founder and Chair
 
 
Dear Friends,
 
I am delighted to take a leadership role on the PAWS Development Board this year. There are so many ways to get involved and expand your participation in this worth and important cause, and I invite you to join us now.
 
The mission of the Development Board is to raise funds and build awareness for PAWS, and we accomplish this by sponsoring several events each year. Our next adoption event, Angels with Tails, will be held Sunday, June 8, on Michigan Avenue and Oak Street. This innovative event showcases homeless animals where potential adopters will find them, in popular stores and boutiques, resulting in hundreds of adoptions each year.
 
On Wednesday, June 25, we will host the PAWS Chicago Beach Party at the North Avenue Beach Boathouse, featuring music and dancing on deck,a beach buffet and cocktails, and a live and silent auction to be emceed by ABC's Ron Magers. Dogs are also invited to this special lakeside celebration!
Suzie Glickman
Suzie Glickman
 
And building on the success of last year's inaugural Fur Ball, we will once again host this sensational party at ESCADA on Saturday evening, November 8.
 
I hope you will join us at these events to help bring no-kill status to Chicago. For more information on activities of the PAWS Development Board, please call the Development office at 773.843.4887.
 
Best Regards,
 
Suzie Glickman, Development Board Chair
 
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