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PAWS Chicago News Archive

PAWS Chicago News Archive

One of the rescued Chihuahuas
Feb 25, 2016

PAWS Rescues 16 Chihuahuas

All of the rescued dogs will need foster care while they recover.


Feb 22, 2016

PAWS Treats Frostbitten Cat

Winter weather can be dangerous for both family pets and homeless animals.


Jan 27, 2016

Katrina refugees: 10 years later

In Fall 2005, after seeing heart-wrenching images of terrified animals and desperate families trying to survive in the aftermath of one of the worst…


Jan 06, 2016

Big day for Chicago's homeless cats!

PAWS CHICAGO PULLING ALL CATS IN NEED OF RESCUE FROM CITY POUND


Nov 17, 2015

Emergency dog fosters needed

The canine flu (CIV) continues to show up in dogs coming from Chicago Animal Care & Control, the city pound (CACC). But PAWS is committed to rescuing…


Nov 06, 2015

‘For the puppy mill industry, Chicago is officially off limits’

A federal court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the puppy mill industry to stop legislation that would end the sale of puppy mill animals in…


Sep 30, 2015

Feline Fosters Needed!

An outbreak of panleukopenia has put the lives of many cats and kittens in danger. Can you help by fostering?


Apr 30, 2014

New Ordinances Ban Sale of Puppy Mill Pets in Chicago and Cook County

Chicago City Council and the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed new ordinances prohibiting pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits…


Apr 30, 2014

Andrew's Story

Andrew was a tiny 11-week-old kitten, found on an arctic winter night, nearly frozen to death. He weighed less than two pounds, was barely moving,…


Oct 31, 2012

Groundbreaking Work for the Future of Shelter Medicine

Maddie’s Fund, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and PAWS Chicago are working together to develop the next generation of shelter…