Hope, healing, and home all begin with you.
From tiny kittens rescued from the cold to senior dogs who finally find comfort in a warm bed, your generosity makes lifesaving transformations possible.
Your kindness is the warm blanket for the shivering puppy, the medicine that heals a weary body, and the open door to a home where a once-forgotten pet is cherished at last.
This holiday season, You Give, They Live.
Give by Dec. 31 and your gift will be doubled up to $45,000 thanks to the generosity of long-time PAWS supporters.
$45,000 You Give, They Live Match
Donate today, and your gift will go twice as far, thanks to a $45,000 match from our long-time supporters.
Thanks to our generous You Give, They Live match sponsors:
Anonymous - In honor of PAWS alum dog Macie
Claudia Langman & Thomas Hayes
Frank Swiderski
Our impact
In 2024, PAWS Chicago accomplished so much thanks to the generous support of our community. See how you've helped raise the bar for animals in Chicago:
23,842
Total homeless and at-risk pets served
Through spay/neuter, adoption, foster, medical, and community outreach programs, the PAWS community made a lasting impact on 23,842 homeless and at-risk pets, providing them with the care, love, and support they deserve. In 2025, we are on pace to serve 26,000.
17,168
Free or low-cost spay/neuter surgeries
Spay/neuter is the single most effective way to end pet overpopulation and reach a No Kill Chicago. In 2025, PAWS is on pace to perform 21,000 surgeries at the Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic!
4,382
Dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens found a home
Thousands of dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens found safe, loving homes through PAWS Chicago's adoption services. In 2025, we expect to find homes for 5,000 animals.