PAWS Chicago

About Us

PAWS Chicago, a national leader in No Kill sheltering and medicine, operates the country’s largest homeless animal hospital, from which it provides medical care for more than 25,000 dogs and cats annually, including 15,000 low- or no-cost spay and neuter procedures. PAWS Chicago finds homes for about 5,000 dogs and cats each year. PAWS Chicago has led the 92.5 percent reduction in the number homeless pets killed in Chicago since its founding in 1997, a year during which more than 42,000 pets were euthanized in the city. PAWS Chicago has earned the highest 4-star ranking by Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest independent evaluator, for 19 consecutive years. For more information, visit www.pawschicago.org.