MAKE A DIFFERENCE

FOR LOCAL ANIMALS
IN NEED

OUR MISSION

Paws and Claws Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preventing and alleviating the suffering caused by abuse, neglect, and overpopulation. We help dogs and cats mentally and physically heal, and give them a chance to find love, a full life, and a forever home.

We are based in Evanston Illinois, but serve all of Chicago and it’s suburbs including, but not limited to: Morton Grove, Skokie, Wilmette, Des Plaines and Lincolnwood. Our cats and dogs come from all over the Chicagoland area, from Southern Illinois and beyond.

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Foster

Help us save lives by providing a temporary, loving and restful retreat for animals in need. We provide all of the supplies, food and medical attention, so there is no cost to you as a foster parent... all you provide is love!

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Adopt

Our adoption process is designed to help make lasting matches between animals and great new families. Pets adopted from us are spayed/neutered, tested for diseases, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and treated for parasites.

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Your contribution to Paws and Claws Chicago Rescue is critical. Thousands of animals in Chicago need our help. With you by our side, we'll save lives and build a better future for animals in need.

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LEAVE A PRINT ON AN ANIMAL'S HEART EVERY MONTH

Your tax-deductible donation allows us to say “yes” to rescuing more cats and dogs who are at risk of euthanasia, and life on the streets. Your promise of a monthly donation makes our promise of a second chance possible.