Apr 08, 2015

Emergency! Fosters Needed!

The flu has hit Chicago–this time for dogs. Chicago’s homeless dogs need your help.

Mar 09, 2015

New Chicago Stray Animal Ordinance Saves Lives

In November 2014, the Chicago City Council approved an ordinance to improve the survival rate of stray animals in Chicago.  PAWS Chicago and other…

Nov 01, 2014

Saving the Most Vulnerable

Fostering saves lives.

Nov 01, 2014

You're Retired, Now What?

How, after retirement, I found a way to feel useful, alive, be happier and do good all at the same time!

Oct 31, 2014

The Ever-Innovative Phil Raskin & His Legacy for Animals

From creating advertising for some of the world’s most iconic brands to innovating in the philanthropic sector to forging a life dramatically…

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…

Apr 30, 2014

New Ordinances Ban Sale of Puppy Mill Pets in Chicago and Cook County

Chicago City Council and the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed new ordinances prohibiting pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits…

Apr 30, 2014

Kyna’s Story

The little black and white dog was born in rural Oklahoma. She was one pup too many for the family that owned her mother, so they dropped her off at a…

Apr 30, 2014

Billy Corgan’s Siamese Dream

February 17, 2004 was a momentous day for Smashing Pumpkins fans. For the first time in the four years since the original band’s last show, frontman…