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Paws and Claws Rescue Inc

Animal rescue in Evanston, IL

Paws and Claws Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the Chicagoland area dedicated to preventing, and alleviating the suffering caused by abuse, neglect, and overpopulation. We help dogs and cats mentally and physically heal, and give them a chance to find love, a full life, and a forever home.

Our focus is on rescuing orphaned neonatal kittens, nursing kittens with their feral mothers, under-socialized cats, and dogs who have been at Chicago Animal Care and Control for too long. We see ourselves as the crossing guards for these vulnerable animals, helping them get from their past, whether that be from a traumatic home, a kennel, or a euthanasia list, to a safe and kind human who will love them.

Contact Ashlynn Boyce
Address
Evanston, IL 60202
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Adoptable pets at Paws and Claws Rescue Inc

We'll also keep you updated on Prince Charming's adoption status with email updates.
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Prince Charming

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Evanston, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cotton Candy's adoption status with email updates.
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Cotton Candy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Evanston, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bubblegum's adoption status with email updates.
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Bubblegum

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Evanston, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sunday River's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunday River

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Evanston, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Anne Rice's adoption status with email updates.
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Anne Rice

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Evanston, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mr. Brightside's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr. Brightside

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Evanston, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nessa's adoption status with email updates.
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Nessa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Evanston, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mary Shelley's adoption status with email updates.
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Mary Shelley

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Evanston, IL

Rescue FAQs

Evanston, Chicago, Wilmette, Skokie, Cook County

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We have worked hard to make our adoption process as easy as possible. We like to think of the process in four steps: application, phone conversation, meet and greet and adoption day. We will get back to applicants within a few days even if they were not chosen.

Adoption application

https://www.pawsandclawschicagorescue.org/adopt

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We'll also keep you updated on Etta's adoption status with email updates.
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Etta

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 mos
Elmhurst, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jayce's adoption status with email updates.
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Jayce

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Logan's adoption status with email updates.
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Logan

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Nicolette's adoption status with email updates.
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Nicolette

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Aira's adoption status with email updates.
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Aira

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Munster, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Finn's adoption status with email updates.
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Finn

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 10 mos
Wheeling, IL

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