Paws Chicago in Chicago, Illinois
About Paws Chicago
Paws Chicago is an animal shelter in Chicago, 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 One Tail at a Time, about 0.8 mi away.
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41.91767, -87.65868
What Paws Chicago 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
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Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Paws Chicago located?
Paws Chicago is at 1997 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 in Cook County.
What are the hours of Paws Chicago?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (773) 935-7297 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Paws Chicago?
Start on pawschicago.org, 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 Chicago?
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 Chicago tax-deductible?
Paws Chicago matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 36-4219778), with reported annual revenue of about $46,965,874. 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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