Meet Our Holiday Stars

Nov 02, 2022

A wiggly, two-month-old puppy at an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma, Chester was on track to be euthanized.

CHESTER  

A wiggly, two-month-old puppy at an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma, Chester was on track to be euthanized. He had roundworm, a curable but contagious infection many shelters can’t handle. But PAWS Chicago can. Animals like Chester are exactly why we work with shelters in 13 high-kill states to rescue treatable pets from certain death. Thanks to your support and dedicated volunteers who regularly drive 10+ hours to transport pets, PAWS Chicago is making an impact across the Midwest. Chester is now happily adopted, and his only worries are regular, puppy things, like house training and choosing which toy to play with next. Together, we’re building a future where every "Chester" gets the life they deserve.  

 

WILLA  

When we first met Willa, she was at animal control and had just been diagnosed with FIV. For many homeless cats, this is a death sentence—treatment is simply out of reach. And for Willa, the outlook was even worse because she was so fragile, weighing less than two pounds. Her life had just started, and it was already on the precipice of being over. But there was still a place for her at PAWS Chicago. Once safely at our world-class Medical Center, Willa received the 24-hour care needed to help her tiny body fight the virus. Because of your support, Willa won her battle with FIV and quickly found a loving family. Independent, mischievous, and an expert climber, Willa now has a full life ahead of her thanks to you.