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Be Part of the Solution
 
Marc Matlin, Sugar & kitty
  A career gone to the dogs - and cats!
  Marc Matlin had always loved dogs, but put off owning one because he worked long hours at a job he had held for 16 years. But sweet surrender took over one day three years ago when he walked into an Angels with Tails adoption event in the Gold Coast and met Sugar, a little sweet mixed breed who needed a home. At first Mark had a dog walker come during the days while he worked, but he soon realized that
this wasn't enough for Sugar and him. Marc took drastic measures and became a dog walker himself, quitting his job and taking Sugar along on all of his walks! Today, Marc has an entire dog walking staff of his own and is happily able to spend his days with Sugar.
 
As if that wasn't enough, Marc also volunteers at the PAWS Cat Adoption Center. Not only has he adopted a cat from us (Kitty, pictured here), but he also cares for four feral cats living in the alley behind his house, and has even built them a heated shelter!
 
Marc says his life is completely different and so much happier thanks to his shift in priorities. We are grateful for all Marc has done for his animals, and glad he has discovered what joy pets bring to our lives.
 
  PAWS contributes to kindhearted curriculum
  Students at Plato Academy enjoy a curriculum that focuses on exercising compassion for those in need. PAWS volunteers were invited to the Academy to talk about the PAWS mission and to remind children that those of us who love animals must act as their guardians and do all we can to protect them from harm. PAWS is also grateful to the student at Plato Academy for raising nearly $1,000 in pledges for this year's Run for Their Lives!
 
  PAWS teaches responsible pet ownership
  Students from the Latin School toured our Lurie Family Spay/Neuter Clinic and completed a Humane Education Program about the importance of spaying and neutering pets. Afterward, they watched sterilization surgeries and observed the animals through recovery.
 
Adam Weisman plays with homeless dog, Bongo, during his special tour of our Laurie Family Spay/Neuter Clinic
  Adam Weisman, compassionate role model
  In lieu of gifts for his bar mitzvah, 13-year-old animal lover Adam Weisman asked that family and friends support Chicago's homeless pets by making donations to PAWS. At the event, the Weismans even creatively substituted flower centerpieces with PAWS Clinic Wish List items like toys, beds, and other canine delights. At press time, donations made in Adam's honor totaled more than $5,000! Such generous contributions from the Weismans and their guests will keep PAWS pooches quite comfy until they find their "forever homes." The homeless dogs in or are bark many thanks to this compassionate young man!
 
Memorials
Ann Gray
We are saddened to lose one of our strongest supporters in September--Ms. Ann Milligan Gray lost a battle with breast cancer she had fought for 20 years. As a founding member of our Fundraising and Development Board, she was a true humanitarian
who spent her life helping
those who could not help themselves. Ms. Gray was so devoted to saving homeless animals that just days before her passing, she attended a luncheon to benefit PAWS. The entire time she was there, she held a homeless dog named Yoda in her arms, and spent the following days making numerous phone calls to find him a good home. Even in her last hours, she was concerned with helping others. This is just one example of what a great and meaningful life Ms. Gray lived; her passing is a tremendous loss.
2002 Memorial Donations
  Memorials for People
 
- Robert Gatliff
- Patricia Polzin
- Virginia Schultz
- Robert Schaff
- Melissa Wolfram
   
  Memorials for Pets
 
- Brooks and Ty
- Cassidy
- Isabelle
- Jake Pink
- Moe
- Paws
- Sally
- Shana
- Sweet Pea
- Thor Kotesky
- Tosh
- Tuppence Samuels
Sweet Pea
 
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