Jun 12, 2014

Illinois Takes a Stand Against Puppy Mills

Update: June 13, 2014

Great news! The amendment to the Cook County Companion Animal and Consumer Protection ordinance, which would effectively…

Oct 31, 2010

Dog Fighting: A Ring of Violence

On September 23, we watched in horror as reports showed the day care house that was raided for a dog fighting ring in Maywood. Dogs used for fighting…

Apr 30, 2010

The Chicago Joint Task Force Animal Crimes Unit

Fighting for those who can’t fight for themselves can be a dangerous job. But thanks to the Chicago Joint Task Force Animal Crimes Unit, more animal…

Nov 01, 2008

A Profile of Courage: The Chicago Police Department's Animal Crimes Unit

Long before Michael Vick launched dog fighting to high profile status, creating national awareness on the obscene cruelty of the blood sport virtually…

Nov 01, 2008

An Inside Look at Animal Hoarding

Animal hoarding is an often misunderstood and extremely complex public health and community issue. That’s why PAWS Chicago continues to work hard to…

Apr 30, 2008

Chicago’s Finest Unsung Heroes in Major U.S. Dog-fighting Bust

News outlets across the nation were abuzz this past February when it was announced that Pima County Sheriff deputies and the FBI executed a major raid…

Oct 31, 2007

Dog Fighting Exposed

The Story of Michael Vick