Paws Critter Crossing in Chicago Heights, Illinois
About Paws Critter Crossing
Paws Critter Crossing is an animal shelter in Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1999. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is South Suburban Humane Society, about 3.1 mi away.
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41.52803, -87.57571
What Paws Critter Crossing does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- South Suburban Humane Society1103 West End Ave, Chicago Heights, ILHumane society3.1 mi
- Humane Indiana421 45th St, Munster, INAnimal shelter3.2 mi
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- Illiana Animal Rescue2507 Kelly Pl, Dyer, INAnimal rescue5.1 mi
- Schererville Animal Control & Shelter548 Kaeser Blvd, Schererville, INAnimal control6.1 mi
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- Humane Society-The Calumet Ar8149 Kennedy Ave, Highland, INHumane society6.5 mi
- Calumet City Animal Control1651 Dolton Rd, Calumet City, ILAnimal control7.1 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Paws Critter Crossing located?
Paws Critter Crossing is at 20189 Stoney Island Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 in Cook County.
What are the hours of Paws Critter Crossing?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (708) 710-3167 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Paws Critter Crossing?
Start on amazon.com, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Paws Critter Crossing?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Paws Critter Crossing tax-deductible?
Paws Critter Crossing matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 31-1591432), with reported annual revenue of about $81,678. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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