PAWS Chicago

06/07/2025

So many adoptions from the last month that we want to celebrate with you!

We’re thrilled to share that Elani went home! This shy pup was completely different in a home than in the shelter, and her adopter fell in love after seeing a video of what she was like in her foster home. It’s a testament to the power of fostering — it gives us crucial information about who a pet is at home and gives them the chance to be their most comfortable selves while they wait for a home. We love you, fosters!!

More congrats to new PAWS alums Kite, Carla, Cola, Burrito, Clue, Hugo, Lemongrass, Louis, Vanilla, and all the dogs and cats that went home in June! ❤️

Ready to meet your best friend? Visit pawschicago.org/adopt to see all our available pets

03/07/2025

🚨Really important safety reminders headed into the holiday weekend!

More pets go missing during the Fourth of July than any other time of year. Make sure your pet's identification information is current and present, and keep them safe indoors!

4th of July Pet Safety Reminder 🐾

Almost every shelter and rescue (including ours) is near or at capacity. And with the best of intentions, every year around this time, we brace for a heartbreaking surge: more pets go missing during the Fourth of July than any other time of year.

Between July 4–6, animal shelters across the country often see a 30–60% increase in lost pet intakes. Fireworks, parties, and backyard gatherings may be fun for us... but for our pets, the loud booms and bright flashes can be terrifying and disorienting. 💔

Help keep your furry loved ones safe:
🔒 Double-check collars & ID tags - make sure they’re snug and current.
📲 Update your pet’s microchip info - don’t wait until it’s too late.
🚪 Keep pets indoors during fireworks - even if they’re usually OK outside.
🎉 Watch the door! Pets can slip out during cookouts, parties, and firework shows.
💤 Create a safe space with their bed, favorite toys, and soothing sounds.

Let’s prevent more pets from entering an already overwhelmed shelter system. Keep them safe. Keep them HOME. 🐶🐱❤️

02/07/2025

How to live an unbothered life, according to Carissa.

A typical day for her starts when the first person in the house gets up. She’ll calmly go to her food mat and patiently wait for breakfast. She does not feel the need to holler, she knows good things come to those who wait.

Then she heads to her bird watching appointment. Without supervision, the bird community might fall into disarray. It’s honest work. Eventually, she will succumb to the warmth of a sunbeam and lose the afternoon to dreaming.

If there are no bugs to defend the house from, Carissa doesn’t fret. Her humans might pick up a laser pointer, and she’s happy to get her steps in that way.

In the evening, she’ll climb into a lap and purr loudly for pets. Good work should be complimented, she thinks. Her foster says she’s “AWESOME” and while she doesn’t know what that means, she feels like it’s a good thing.

Looking for a low maintenance, equally cuddly and independent house panther who knows how to enjoy life? You’ve got to meet Carissa! Find her full profile at pawschicago.org/adopt or come in to our Adoption Center to meet her 💕

02/07/2025

We are looking for interns in our Animal Care department this fall!

The PAWS Chicago Animal Care Team plays one of the most crucial roles in the organization – the direct care of all PAWS Chicago animals. PAWS Chicago is seeking interns to support our animal care team by providing direct care of animals, including dog walking, cat socialization, cleaning, and shelter maintenance.

This internship is a great opportunity for students to get academic credit and hands-on career experience in fields like Animal Science, Animal Sheltering, Shelter Management, Veterinary Services, and more!

Find more info at
https://www.pawschicago.org/how-to-help/internships/animal-care-internship

30/06/2025

We’re hosting another Meow Mixer to introduce you to these absolute gems in foster care!

You won’t find these sweethearts at our Adoption Center because they thrive in foster homes, but at this virtual adoption event, you get to hear direct from their fosters what makes these cats so special - and the perfect companion for you!

Join us on July 8 over Zoom from 6-7:30pm! Visit pawschicago.org/meowmixer to save your spot and learn more about attending cats Kaia, Skittles, and Dollar ❤️

28/06/2025

WE’RE FULL OF KITTENS!!

It’s the stage of kitten season where all the newborns in need that came into our program at the beginning of spring are now ready for adoption!

This is your sign to come scoop up a kitten (or two - kittens thrive in pairs!) this weekend at our Adoption Center 💕

Plenty of downright lovely adult cats here to meet you as well! Get more info on everyone at pawschicago.org/adopt

27/06/2025

ADOPTION EVENT: London, Sunny, Frisco, and Chiffon are headed to Schaumburg this weekend in search of loving homes!

Stop by the Napleton's Schaumburg Subaru tomorrow, June 28 to shake paws with them all, or find more info on the attending pets ahead of time at pawschicago.org/adopt - look for profiles flagged “Adoption Event”

Don’t forget that when you adopt a pup from PAWS, our friends at Kismet (who provide food for all the pups in our care) also send you home with a bag of food to get you started with your new BFF 🎉

📍911 W Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL
📆June 28, 12-3pm