Lifeline Donor Spotlight: Kristi Labiak

Aug 05, 2021

Kristi Labiak became a Lifeline monthly donor back in 2015. And her #1 reason for joining this amazing community of givers is one we can all get behind: “First and foremost, I love all animals. But cats are my true love,” Kristi said. 

Beyond her passion for pets, Kristi specifically chose to support PAWS over other organizations because it’s the “gold standard for No Kill shelters.” She went on to say, “Since my involvement with PAWS, I’ve seen a save rate of at least 98 percent. Bravo! That number means the world to me.”

But statistics aren’t everything—nothing compares to seeing the impact PAWS has first-hand. Kristi says, “I enjoy donating to a shelter that makes a huge difference in the area that I live.” This is in large part due to our PAWS for Life Community Outreach and GusMobile programs dedicated to bringing veterinary care to Chicago’s most underserved communities.

Last, but certainly not least, Kristi appreciates the “Once a PAWS pet, always PAWS pet” promise. “PAWS is receptive to taking back the adopted pet if for some reason the furry friend does not work out,” said Kristi. This kind of dedication is exactly why she plans to go to PAWS when she’s ready to expand her feline family.

Thanks to Kristi and the generosity of Lifeline members like you, PAWS has saved tens of thousands of pets over the years. Your dollars literally change lives. This is evident in the faces of the dogs and cats at our Medical Center and Adoption Centers, as well as in your very own homes—like Kristi’s Tarzan and Tuxedo!