PAWS Chicago
PAWS Chicago
Chicago IL | IRS ruling year: 1999 | EIN: 36-4219778
PAWS Chicago is a national leader in the No Kill animal welfare movement, committed to building No Kill communities - starting with Chicago. Founded in 1997 when 42,000 pets were killed in Chicago, PAWS's robust programs have led the reduction of homeless pet euthanasia in Chicago by 92.5%. An industry-leading Adoption Center, a state-of-the-art Medical Center, and a high-volume Spay/Neuter Clinic work synchronously to address the needs of homeless and at-risk pets citywide. Lifesaving Adoption and Animal Health & Behavior programs find homes for about 5,000 homeless pets each year. An additional 20,000 pets from under-resourced communities receive free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, medical care and other support including a pet food pantry. Community engagement efforts mobilizing thousands of volunteers, foster families, adopters and advocates each year to take action for animals is the foundation of all PAWS programs.