PAWS Chicago (Pets Are Worth Saving) is a national model in No Kill animal sheltering, committed to bringing an end to the killing of homeless cats and dogs. As the Midwest's largest No Kill shelter, and one of the largest in the nation, PAWS has helped to reduce the number of homeless pets killed in Chicago by 91% since its founding in 1997. Since founding, PAWS Chicago has grown from a grassroots organization to a national leader in the No Kill movement, guiding other communities in how to dramatically reduce the euthanasia of homeless cats and dogs.
PAWS Chicago rescues homeless animals locally and from animal welfare organizations in 14 states, finding homes for more than 5,000 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens each year. Additionally, PAWS Chicago performs nearly 17,000 spay and neuter surgeries annually. Spaying and neutering are the key to reducing pet overpopulation.
Charity Navigator, the nation's largest independent evaluator, has rated PAWS Chicago at its highest 4-star ranking for 17 consecutive years—an accomplishment that less than 1% of the charities in the nation have reached.
Donate $100 to PAWS Chicago to get 1,000 points -- Enough to redeem 200 entries to win the experience!
PAWS Chicago (Pets Are Worth Saving) is a national model in No Kill animal sheltering, committed to bringing an end to the killing of homeless cats and dogs. As Chicagoland's largest No Kill shelter, and one of the largest in the nation, PAWS has helped to reduce the number of homeless pets killed in the city by 91% since its founding in 1997. In just 20 years, PAWS Chicago has grown from a grassroots organization to a national leader in the No Kill movement, guiding other communities in how to dramatically reduce the euthanasia of homeless cats and dogs.
Propeller inspires activism and helps build movements for change.
