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PAWS Chicago News Archive

May 02, 2023

An Hour That Gave Life to Homeless Pets

Fifteen years ago, one hour of television gave new life to shelter pets.


Apr 20, 2023

My Very First Foster

After being hit by a car and having his leg amputated, cat Lobo needed a safe place to heal and regain his balance. Thankfully, first-time foster Rose…


Apr 20, 2023

A Right Place, Right Moment for Momo

With a broken leg, we knew Momo needed one surgery. We weren’t expecting her to return to the operating room just a week later for a completely…


Apr 04, 2023

Dog Breed Insurance Legislation

An effort is underway to prevent insurance refusal based on dog breeds


Apr 04, 2023

Closing Puppy Mill Loopholes

Legislation needed to stop pet store owners from using dogs from pet breeders.


Mar 27, 2023

The Stars Align for Albany

After being dragged by a car and left on the side of the road, puppy Albany’s life hung in the balance. But thanks to a Good Samaritan, a social post,…


Mar 20, 2023

One Potato, Two Potato, Three

Ellie Feldmann recently fostered three adorable puppies from our Texas tornado crisis relief efforts—her 144–146th foster dogs.


Mar 20, 2023

Tolliver is leaving the Lonely Hearts Club

Life has already dramatically changed for Tolliver, but we’re not quite done making miracles happen for him.


Feb 17, 2023

(Foster) Family Matters

Lauren Osborne recently fostered a family of five ridiculously adorable kittens. But she’s not a full-time foster. Lauren is also our Assistant…


Feb 17, 2023

Trading stray life for star treatment

Imagine living on the streets with a nonstop migraine. That was Doug just a month ago.