Danielle Thriving After Surgery at PAWS Chicago

Jan 12, 2024

Last month, PAWS Chicago rescued 79 dogs and cats from the Caribbean island of Dominica.

The only shelter on the island was forced to close and they would have had to put the animals back on the street, where many of them had previously been abused, starved or even poisoned.  

When Danielle, an 8-year-old black-and-tan mixed breed dog arrived, she was skinny, dehydrated, had two tick-borne diseases and entropic eyelids, which meant her eyelids were turned inwards, and her eyelashes were rubbing against her eye. 

She has received amazing care and medical treatment at the PAWS Chicago Medical Center. Danielle had surgery to repair her eyes, and had 4 fractured teeth removed. She’s happier, healthier, and has even put on 7 pounds already. PAWS is still treating her for the tick-borne disease, but she will get whatever she needs at PAWS and is available to go to a loving home right now.  

You can help PAWS care for Danielle and so many other pets. They have received a generous $5,000 match grant from Cathy Bissell and Bissell Pets. That means your donations are matched right now! We’d love your help unlocking the full $5,000 for these pets as they get ready for adoption.