Giving up your pet
Helping a Stray or Lost Animal
PAWS Chicago is not legally permitted to hold or accept stray and lost animals, but we can provide you with the following resources to assist your efforts to help a lost or stray animal.
Read More >Surrendering to Animal Shelters
Working with animal shelters should be viewed as a last resort for you and your pet. Not only are Chicago area shelters overflowing with hundreds of incoming animals everyday, they can also be a very stressful environment for pets accustomed to living in a permanent home.
Read More >Alternatives to a Shelter
The transition into a new home is much less stressful on your pet than placing him or her with a shelter. Explore your networks–your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, vet’s office, social or church groups or local businesses can be wonderful resources.
Read More >Research and Plan Ahead
The surrendering of your feline or canine companion can be a very difficult. If you can no longer care for your pet, it’s important that you research and understand your options – your pet’s life depends on it.
In 2008, 19,288 cats and dogs were euthanized in Chicago alone.
Partnering with PAWS Chicago
Partnering with PAWS Chicago Guarantees your Pet’s Life. As a No Kill shelter, we are committed to finding a home for every animal in our adoption program.
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