PAWS Chicago extending hours for 2-day pet adoption marathon

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Spring is a time for new beginnings, and it's the perfect time to welcome a homeless pet into your home!

PAWS Chicago is holding its 8th annual Spring Adopt-a-Thon this Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at its Lincoln Park adoption center, located at 1997 N. Clybourn Avenue in Chicago.

The no-kill shelter is extending its hours for the special two-day adoption marathon in an effort to help more than 100 homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens find a home. The event runs each day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

PAWS says, "When you adopt a pet from a No Kill animal shelter or rescue organization, you are saving two lives--the pet you adopt and another pet who can take his place."

Click here to view the full list of adoptable cats and dogs that is updated in real-time as pets become available or are adopted.

If you're not able to bring a pet home, you can also make a donation or volunteer at PAWS' adoption centers and foster homes.

What is the adoption process like at PAWS Chicago?

- To adopt a pet from PAWS Chicago, you must:

- Bring along all family members (including children and roommates) to meet your new cat or dog. Be sure to bring any resident dogs if you are adopting a dog.

- Verify that you are allowed to have a pet of the breed and size where you currently live (for renters and condo owners)

- Be at least 21 years of age with a government-issued photo ID

- Be available to spend up to an hour with an Adoption Counselor

What are some of the benefits of adopting from PAWS?

- Spay/neuter surgery

- All age-appropriate vaccinations

- Microchip

- Support through your pet's lifetime

- The PAWS Chicago Lifetime Guarantee, if something happens to you or you can no longer care for your pet

- Leash and collar and starter bag of Merrick Pet Food (or in Schatzi's case, a year of free food)

- Saving lives! When you adopt you helped save TWO lives--the life of the pet you are taking home and that of another who is now able to come into the adoption program.

PAWS adoption fees:

DOGS:

Adult (dogs aged seven months and older) $300*

Puppies (dogs aged six months and younger) $400*

*This fee includes a $100.00 deposit which is refundable upon completion of obedience training.

CATS: Varies by age, visit the PAWS Chicago website for adoption process and fees.

Pets are adoptable thorough PAWS Chicago at the following locations across the Chicago area:

Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center

1997 N. Clybourn Ave

Chicago, IL 60614

773-935-7297 (PAWS)

Sat & Sun: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Mon-Fri: 12 - 7 p.m.

Glenn L. Felner North Shore Adoption Center

1616 Deerfield Road

Highland Park, IL 60035 - Map it

224-707-1190

Wednesday - 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Thurs & Fri - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.