PAWS Virtual Adoptions Give Pets and Families Hope in Uncertain Times
Apr 08, 2020
Maynard didn't have the traditional adoption story. He found his home with three human siblings and had his shining moment in a red alumni bandana when the adoption process was complete, but his adopters didn't find him walking the hallways of our adoption center. Maynard was one of the first animals to be adopted through our new virtual adoption program.
Maynard's first day at PAWS Chicago was March 21, the day our state's Stay at Home ordinance went into effect. We couldn't place Maynard in a windowed room with hopes his new family would peer inside. For the safety of our staff, volunteers, and the public, we launched a virtual adoption process, enabling prospective adopters to adopt online from the comfort of their own home. Maynard didn't know if yet, but his new family saw his floppy ears, little brown nose, and gentle green eyes on our website and fell in love.
After filling out the necessary forms and speaking with our adoptions team, Maynard's family got the chance to meet him in person. We tied on his red bandana, said our goodbyes, and watched Maynard make the six-foot run into his future.
Maynard now goes by Lupin and is growing up in the home he's always deserved. Lupin's new dad said "just having his energy and being able to hold him provides a positive reaction... and especially during this time, that's a great thing to have." Congrats, Lupin! You are so loved.
CBS Chicago caught up with Lupin and his new family about our virtual adoptions.
Interested in adopting? Complete these three simple steps:
- View adoptable animals to see the homeless pets who are ready to find a family. If you've seen an animal on our social media you're interested in adopting, please wait to apply until they're listed on our Available Pets webpage.
- If you haven't already, take the ComPETibility Quiz and complete the adoption application.
- Fill out the Virtual Adoption form.
Thank you to everyone who's submitted a virtual adoption form! Homeless animals still need our help in the midst of a pandemic and you're helping us save even more lives. Our adoptions team is working very hard to get through every single application and your patience and understanding are appreciated.