PAWS Chicago extending hours for 2-day pet adoption marathon

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Friday, April 20, 2018
PAWS extending hours for 2-day pet adoption marathon
See just a few of the dozens of puppies, kittens, dogs and cats available to adopt this weekend at PAWS Chicago.

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.

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