May 11, 2021

From Fostering to Family Member

Max’s fostering adventure began like they typically do: with an injury or illness, a safe space to rest, and some Merrick pet food to make sure he…

Apr 13, 2021

Gordy’s Great Adventure

On the city’s first warm March day, PAWS Chicago received a call from Chicago Animal Care and Control asking for our help to rescue Gordy, a…

Mar 09, 2021

Tracy and Her Six Kittens Come to PAWS

Even though the 40+ inches of snow blanketing Chicago just melted, kitten season has officially arrived. Every year, the arrival of spring (or, in…

Feb 01, 2021

Wolfie’s PAWS Alumni Pupdate

When Wolfie was found underweight and standing on an abandoned porch, we had no idea how his story with us would unfold - all we knew was that he was…

Jan 26, 2021

Max’s New Tri-Pawd life

We don't know how Max's injury happened. It could have been a fight, a fall, or even a car. For the past few months, Max had lived the normal life of…

Jan 06, 2021

Puppy Bowl Stardom for PAWS Chicago Pup

From parvo survivor to Puppy Bowl XVII star! Read more about Foofur’s road to the Puppy Bowl.

Dec 07, 2020

A Strong Future for Muscles

Since 2014, nine-year-old Muscles has been part of a cat colony. He’s lived outside with his feral friends while a cat colony caretaker has made sure…

Nov 18, 2020

Happy Endings

See how the right home can make a pet shine! These inspirational stories highlight pets who went from underdog to wonderdog, and from scaredy cat to…

Nov 16, 2020

Meet Tesla & Orrin, Two of PAWS’ Shining Lights 

Meet Tesla, a sweet, orange tabby kitten, and Orrin, a cute Cattle Dog mix, whose darling faces you’ll recognize from our holiday banners.

Jan 27, 2016

PAWS Chicago’s Bully Breed Alumni

Many bully breeds have passed through PAWS Chicago on their way to loving, permanent homes. We checked in with a few to see how they are doing.