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PAWS in the News
 
  Breakfast with the Mayor
   
  PAWS was invited to attend the Mayor's Breakfast recently to discuss community issues in the Little Village neighborhood where our Lurie Family Spay/Neuter clinic is located. Our clinic is the city's only high-volume free low-cost clinic, and one of only a few in the nation. Targeting these services toward needy families and the areas where most strays originate provides a real solution to pet overpopulation. Mayor Daley and Alderman Ricardo Munoz commend and support the outreach and services PAWS provides to the Chicago community.
Mayor Daley, Paula Fasseas, and
Alderman Munoz
 
Our PAWS Chicago Lurie Family Spay/Neuter Clinic is the city's only high-volume free
and low-cost clinic, and one of only a few in the nation.
 
Secretary of State Jessie White with PAWS volunteers
  Pet friendly plates prevent unwanted litters
   
  Pet Friendly license plates are now available to Illinois drivers who want to display their commitment to saving Illinois' animals and preventing unwanted litters. The plate costs an additional $40 and provides money for spaying and neutering Illinois pets. The plates may be displayed on passenger cars, B-trucks, and recreational vehicles. Purchase one today and show your commitment to saving Illinois' animals. To request a Pet Friendly application call Pat at 217.785.5215, or send your request in writing to Secretary of State, 501 South Second Street, Room 520, Springfield, Illinois 62756. (Update: Pet Friendly License Plate)
 
  Alderman Schulter, animal advocate
   
  PAWS Chicago is so grateful to 47th Ward Alderman Gene Schulter for creating a special task force to improve animal care legislation in the area. The task force consists of key animal welfare community leaders and is working to raise animal care standards and implement stronger penalties for those who do not comply. Alderman Schulter plans to introduce the new pet care ordinance to City Council in the near future. Ordinance details are available at www.ward47.com.
 
  State treasurer offers "treasured pets" online
   
  Illinois State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka and PAWS have teamed up to find caring families for homeless dogs and cats through Treasured Pets, a special weekly feature on the State Treasurer's website. An animal lover and pet owner herself, State Treasurer Topinka encourages everyone to join her and her friends at PAWS in welcoming a new animal companion into your life.  
  Please visit the online feature at http://www.state.il.us/treas/Programs/Treasured_Pets.htm.
 
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