We adopted Mauve to help with our older kitties' separation anxiety, and she is the perfect cat for the job! They are always playing, and they both barely notice when we leave the house! Her hobbies include watching Notre Dame football, playing fetch, and taking naps on our laps. Love, Kaira P.

This is the story of reluctant cat adopters who truly found a perfect fit thanks to foster coordinator Scout. Our family of 4 includes two young kids who were aching to adopt a cat from Paws and Claws - we had been visiting the window, doing cuddle sessions, reading to cats. Finally we decided to foster. That kitty was comfortable with us from day one, Scout picked a good fit. I could tell he'd be happier without young kids in the house so we said goodbye as he was adopted qu

I adopted Willa in November of 2021 and Oscar in February of 2023. Adopting them was the best decision I’ve ever made. They both have such unique personalities and always keep us on our toes. They are the most loving and affectionate cats and I am so grateful for them. While Oscar has had some health struggles throughout his life, he seems to be doing so much better. Under his vet’s guidance we’ve even been able to drastically reduce the amount of medication he’s on! Love, Ol

Nessa came into our lives at just the right time! From the beginning, she has been the perfect cat that had just the personality we were looking for! We can’t imagine our days without her now. Love, Grace C.

Lucy and Mr. Chips were part of Mittens's Kittens, a litter rescued during the first year when Paws & Claws was operating out of a house in Evanston. After losing our 17-year-old cat Trucky in the fall of 2019, we were ready to bring some new life into the house. So in early 2021, we started looking for some kittens. It was pandemic times, so were were looking online and came across Paws & Claws and a pair of medium-haired kittens--one white and the other black and white tuxe

I adopted Dove and Frida in June at 3 months old. They're sisters and love each other very much. They're the sweetest, funniest and most playful girls. Love, Leah S.

Caitrin has been a wonderful addition to our family. She was immediately comfortable in our home and quickly made friends with her new siblings. If you didn't know that we'd just adopted her this year, you'd think she'd been with us since she was a kitten. She plays with our other cats like they grew up together, and she always wants to be around us, like our own little orange shadow. We feel so lucky to have her in our lives. We know people are hesitant to adopt senior cats,

After moving into my very own apartment, I debated on whether or not I should adopt a cat for about a year. After researching some...

Adopted Miso a little over a month ago & he is the sweetest little guy! Upon bringing him home he was never shy and quickly became...

Trumpet arrived at Paws and Claws on June 4 from our shelter partner in Indiana. At first glance, he was considered a relatively “regular...

In the summer of 2025, I decided to start fostering because I saw how great the need was and I had an empty room so I thought might as...

When Mardi Gras made her way to us from Louisiana, it didn’t take long for her to charm everyone she met. With her beautiful calico coat...

Captain, Pilot, and Sailor stole hearts from the very beginning. They arrived at our rescue from Rockford, Illinois, and it didn’t take...

Lake arrived at Paws and Claws on January 4, just 4 weeks old and fighting for his life. He was battling a severe upper respiratory...

Kepler and Nettie came to us from two seperate shelters as two very shy, overlooked adult cats. Both of them spent time in separate...

Kitten season came early for Paws and Claws. In mid-February, Sea Glass arrived at our rescue from a partner shelter that hadn’t realized...

In mid-December, a group of cats arrived at our rescue from Louisiana. Among them were five tiny orange littermates—bright-eyed and ready...

Boxelder was found in a metal scrap yard surrounded by other cats, but was the sole survivor. We took Boxelder under our wing and made...

Every adoption is a victory—another life saved from euthanasia and given the chance to thrive. But some adoptions feel especially...

We adopted Doodle and Nola almost three months ago, and they have been great! We love watching them explore and play, but best of all is...