PAWS Chicago

PAWS Chicago 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 percent since its founding in 1997. 

Hello, my name is Delaney Gade and I am helping to raise money for PAWS Chicago, in honor of my cousin Sarah Simental. Sarah was 18 years old and unexpectedly passed away of COVID-19 a few days after being diagnosed. Sarah wanted to be a veterinarian and volunteered at many animals shelters to be of help to the animals. I wish to do this for her and help the PAWS as well.

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https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/it-was-that-quick-teen-died-3-days-after-being-hospitalized-with-covid-19-mom-says/2404875/

As some of you know, my beautiful cousin Sarah passed away recently.  Sarah was a friend, a counselor, a sister, an aunt, a daughter, a hiker, an adventurer, a listener, an avid runner, and an animal lover.   I want to honor  her  by running a half marathon and raising money for PAWS Chicago. 
*****My goal is to raise $100 for every year she lived on this Earth.****

Please help me reach my goal by 10/18/20, when I plan run 13.1 miles.

-Marcy 

More information about PAWS Chicago: PAWS Chicago 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 percent since its founding in 1997.

RTR Chicago is releasing it’s very first Dogs of RTR calendar! We need your help! Each dollar you donate will be donated to PAWS Chicago! One dollar=One vote! The top 12 dogs will be brought in for a photo shoot and be featured in the 2020 calendar! Just put the dogs name in the comments, and don’t be afraid to vote for more than one! Calendars will be for sale starting in November. 

*If you are voting from a mobile device or you are unable to add a comment, please put the dog's name as your first name, and your name as the last name! 

We are also taking in-store cash donations! Stop by during normal store hours! 

**More information about Paws Chicago (PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Chicago): PAWS Chicago began as a grassroots, all-volunteer organization dedicated to building a humane community. With strong community support, PAWS has built lifesaving programs that have helped to reduce the number of homeless pets killed in our city by 87% since our founding in 1997. It is the power of community engagement that fuels our lifesaving efforts and four core programs: Prevention, Adoption, Volunteers, and Animal Health and Behavior. Our mission is to build No Kill communities, starting with Chicago, that respect and value the life of every cat and dog. Our commitment is to end the overpopulation of homeless pets through practical efforts and long-term education. Our goal is to transform animal welfare by setting higher standards and developing sustainable, evidence-based solutions.

POLLS CLOSE JULY 31st

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money for Paws Chicago (PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Chicago), and any donation will help make impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Paws Chicago (PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Chicago): PAWS Chicago is dedicated to building No Kill communities–starting with a No Kill Chicago–where all healthy and treatable pets are saved. Since 1997 when PAWS Chicago was founded, Chicago has seen an 84 percent drop in euthanasia rates across the city. These numbers are encouraging, but PAWS' work is far from done: More than 6,800 animals were killed in Chicago in 2016. The mission of PAWS Chicago is: To build No Kill communities – starting with a No Kill Chicago – that respect and value the life of every cat and dog. To end the overpopulation of homeless animals through solutions, practices and education. To transform animal welfare by setting higher standards in the way animals are treated and developing a sustainable, solutions-based model. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The foundation of the No Kill Model is engaging people in the cause of homeless animals. By inspiring and mobilizing individuals throughout Chicago, PAWS is able to bring about change. People adopt dogs and cats, spay/neuter their animals, volunteer their time, donate financially and spread awareness. It is the power of community engagement that fuels our lifesaving efforts and our four core programs: prevention, adoptions, volunteering and animal health and behavior. PREVENTION Prevention is the first critical path to manage an overwhelming oversupply of animals, and this was PAWS Chicago's first major initiative, opening the Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic in 2000. With the PAWS Chicago Lurie Clinic and the GusMobile Spay/Neuter Van, which brings life-saving solutions directly to neighborhoods most in need, PAWS has worked to reduce intake. ADOPTION A robust and visible adoption program is essential to building a No Kill community. PAWS finds new, loving homes for animals through its two No Kill Adoption Centers and innovative off-site events. ANIMAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR As a No Kill shelter, PAWS is a safe haven for animals. Through a state-of-the-art shelter medicine program,

Friends and Family, 

 As many of you know Dave and I rescued our two dogs, Lily and Rue from PAWS Chicago. They have been such a huge part of our lives and we only wish we could adopt more animals. 

We did, however, want to continue to raise money for PAWS Chicago to help rescue more animals in need. The devastation of Hurricane Harvey has haunted all of us with images of suffering and displaced people and animals. PAWS Chicago is in Houston working to help make a difference and rescue animals

Their rescue vans are in the process of evacuating pets from the region and bringing them to the PAWS Chicago Medical Center, alleviating some of the overcrowding. Their rescue efforts are focused on pets who were given up by their owners or who were previously in local shelters before Harvey hit, making room for the influx of homeless animals. With this rescue mission, PAWS Chicago’s need for resources have increased. Foster homes and medical supplies will be required to care for these animals, many of whom are sick, injured or traumatized by recent experiences.

Your donation will go towards medications, medical supplies, vaccines, van rental fees, and gas. This will not be a one-time trip, but rather an ongoing effort for long-term impact. You may or may not be aware, but my employer Edrington, will double match the first $2,500 I raise!!!

For more information about PAWS Chicago please visit.
http://www.pawschicago.org/


I have also decided to hold a fundraiser on Thursday November 2nd from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Diversey River Bowl for PAWS Chicago.  Please reach out to me ([email redacted]) if you would like to join us and bowl on a team of 4 for this great cause! Please feel free to invite anyone you know.

 
I can’t tell you how much your donations and support mean to me. 

 
Thank you,

Katie Grajewski