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| Pets Are Worth Saving (PAWS) Chicago |
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| 3516 W. 26th St. Chicago, IL 60623. 773-890-5116.
www.pawschicago.org
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The PAWS shelter is for cats only. Adoption events for dogs are held at various locations in and around the Chicago area every weekend. Check their calendar for the schedule and locations.
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In 2005 PAWS Chicago adopted out over 600 animals. They will be opening a new adoption center in early 2007, however, and hope to triple that number in the coming years.
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From Animal Care and Control, or from owners who can no longer care for them.
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$150 for adult dogs, $200 for puppies. $75 of this fee will be refunded if you provide proof that you have enrolled your new dog or puppy in a training class within 4 months. All dogs adopted from PAWS are spayed or neutered, microchipped, tested for heartworm, and vaccinated.
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Download a Dog Adoption Form from the PAWS site. Check out the dogs available for adoption. If you see one you like, check their calendar page to see if she will be at an upcoming adoption event. Or you can arrange to meet a dog at the office. Fax your application to 773-521-1142 or email it to cwitte@pawschicago.org and PAWS will call you to arrange an appointment.
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You have to be over 21 and provide id with your current address and proof that dogs are allowed where you live—a lease or condo agreement, for example. You'll also have to bring along all family members (including dogs and kids) who will be living with the new dog.
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Supported entirely by donations and funds raised by their Junior Board.
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