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PAWS Chicago

Animal shelter in Chicago, IL

PAWS Chicago is the city's largest No Kill humane organization, focused on solutions to end the killing of homeless pets. Since our founding in 1997, homeless dogs and cats killed annually in the City of Chicago has dropped more than 50 percent. PAWS Chicago is working to build a No Kill Chicago -- a city where pets are no longer destroyed just because they are homeless.

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1997 N. Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
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1997 N. Clybourn Ave

Chicago, IL 60614

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Adoptable pets at PAWS Chicago

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Isaiah's adoption status with email updates.
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Isaiah

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Skittles's adoption status with email updates.
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Skittles

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 14 yrs 5 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gingersnap's adoption status with email updates.
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Gingersnap

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Judy's adoption status with email updates.
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Judy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Manicotti's adoption status with email updates.
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Manicotti

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Carissa's adoption status with email updates.
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Carissa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 10 mos
Chicago, IL

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Additional adoption info

Adoption Requirements

To adopt a pet from PAWS Chicago, you must:
1. Be at least 21 years of age
2. Have a U.S. government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or state ID
3. Verify that you are allowed to have a pet of the breed and size where you currently live
4. Be able to spend the time and resources necessary to provide the training, medical treatment and proper care for your pet
5. Bring along all family members (including children) to meet your new cat or dog. Be sure to bring any resident dogs if you are adopting a dog.
6. Be able to take the pet home on the day of adoption
7. Be available to spend up to an hour with an Adoption Counselor to discuss the responsibility of owning a pet and making a lifetime commitment
8. Spay or neuter any resident pets before you adopt. This is the most important thing you can do to help stop pet overpopulation, and also gives your pet many health and behavioral benefits!*


Adoption Fee:

Cat Adoption Fees
- Kitten (Under 12 weeks) - $175
- Kitten (12 weeks to 1 year) - $150
- 2 Kittens (Under 12 weeks) - $300
- 2 Kittens (12 weeks to 1 year) - $250
- Cat (1-5 years) - $100
- Cat (6-9 years) - $75
- Cat (10+ years old) - $50

Dog Adoption Fees
- Puppy (Under 4 months) - $550
- Puppy (4 months to 1 year) - $500
- Adult Dog (1-7 years old & under 20 lbs) - $450
- Adult Dog (1-7 years old & 20-40 lbs) - $400
- Adult Dog (1-7 years old & over 40 lbs) - $300
- Dog (8+ years old) - $200

*One training class voucher included in dog adoption fee*


Cat Adoption Benefits
- Spay/neuter surgery
- All age-appropriate vaccinations
- Microchip
- Starter supply of Purina-brand pet food
- A complimentary visit with a veterinarian through our partners at National Veterinary Associates (NVA) or VCA Animal Hospitals. Benefits for each hospital are outlined on your adoption certificates. *Restrictions Apply*
- Support throughout your pet's lifetime
- The PAWS Chicago Lifetime Guarantee, if something happens to you or you can no longer care for your pet

Dog Adoption Benefits
- Spay/neuter surgery
- All age-appropriate vaccinations
- Microchip
- One training class voucher for any class at the PAWS Chicago Training Center
- PAWS Chicago ID tag and collar
- Starter bag of Kismet pet food
- A complimentary visit with a veterinarian through our partners at National Veterinary Associates (NVA) or VCA Animal Hospitals. Benefits for each hospital are outlined on your adoption certificates. *Restrictions Apply*
- Support throughout your pet's lifetime
- The PAWS Chicago Lifetime Guarantee, if something happens to you or you can no longer care for your pet

Adoption application

https://www.pawschicago.org/our-work/pet-adoption/adoption-process

Pets at shelters & rescues near PAWS Chicago

South Suburban Humane Society

21800 Central Ave,
Matteson, IL 60443

St. Sophia's Forgotten Felines

525 W. Roosevelt Road,
Wheaton, IL 60187

Help A Pooch Rescue

Grayslake, IL 60030

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

Great Dane/Boxer

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Obi SSP's adoption status with email updates.
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Obi SSP

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Rosemont, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Duncan's adoption status with email updates.
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Duncan

American Staffordshire Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Huntley, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Langley's adoption status with email updates.
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Langley

German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Malinois

Male, Adult
Naperville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Shady's adoption status with email updates.
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Shady

Alaskan Malamute

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Barrington Hills, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Urban's adoption status with email updates.
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Urban

Boxer

Male, 4 mos
Morton Grove, IL

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