May 15, 2024

Blind Love

Senior cat Cardi may have lost her sight, but she’s looking forward to every second with her new adopters Meg and Scott Radliff.

May 15, 2024

Bria's Bright Future is Here!

After only knowing neglect for her first year of life, Bria has blossomed in foster care for the transformation of a lifetime.

May 13, 2024

Your Pet's First VCA Veterinary Visit

When first adopting a puppy or kitten it is crucial for their overall health to start on the right paw, and the best way to do this is by visiting…

Apr 10, 2024

Leah Finds Love

Like many dogs, Leah was not a fan of shelter life. It made her anxious, which deterred some adopters. But not Angela Boomsma.

“The animals in…

Apr 10, 2024

PAWS Chicago in the Media

Fox 32 Spotlights Medical Team’s Best Work in Regular Feature Segment.

Apr 10, 2024

Once a PAWS Pet, Always a PAWS Pet

Going the extra mile (or a few hundred) for a PAWS pet in need!

Mar 13, 2024

A Cat Named Pup

When we met Edgar, he was ten years old, suffering from advanced diabetes, and had just been abandoned. Today, his nickname is “Pup,” and he enjoys…

Mar 13, 2024

Narvana’s New Life

After a successful open chest surgery, Narvana is no longer held back by the congenital abnormality that kept her from eating normally.

Feb 22, 2024

PAWS Wins Two Categories in the Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago 2023 Poll!

PAWS Chicago Wins “Best Pet Adoption or Animal Shelter” and “Best Place To Work” in the Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago 2023 Poll!

Feb 19, 2024

Joy for Juniper

For more than 600 days, Juniper waited for a home. No one was a match...until Andrea and Kevin.