How Corduroy and Paddington Learned to Trust Again
Corduroy, a 5-year-old mama, and Paddington, her 3-year-old baby, were surrendered to us, covered in urine and emaciated in late June of...
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Hayley L
Aug 191 min read
Shot and Forgotten: Wyatt's Journey to a Pain-Free Life
We were unaware of Wyatt's unimaginable past until our vet went to amputate his leg. Four-year-old Wyatt came to us in late June and we...
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Hayley L
Aug 62 min read
Restarting Their Story: Chadburger and Broccoli Return to Paws and Claws
A year after they were adopted, Chadburger and Broccoli made their way back to Paws and Claws Cat Rescue. They were adopted in July 2023,...
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Hayley L
Jul 301 min read
Giving Jupiter a Chance: Rescued from Euthanasia for Behavioral Quirks
Jupiter, a 1-year-old cat with mischievous tendencies, won over many hearts when he made his way to Paws and Claws Cat Rescue. Cats with...
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Hayley L
Jul 232 min read
Mazzy the Senior Stray Spends her Golden Years in Serenity
Mazzy is a 15 year old stray that was brought to us on June 27. She was found on the southwest side of Chicago and was rushed to an...
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Hayley L
Jul 162 min read
Elijah’s Ringworm Battle Led to a New Beginning
Cats with ringworm are most likely to be euthanized in municipal shelters because shelters often lack the resources and space to treat...
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Hayley L
May 22 min read
Welcoming Kitten Season With Six Kitten Families
Paws and Claws Cat Rescue is currently housing six different families of kittens. Some have been fortunate to arrive in our care...
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Hayley L
May 22 min read
From Feral to Friendly: Kindred's Unexpected Journey
Kindred came to us—on accident—on March 11. We were told by one of our partner shelters that they were sending us a cat who was, firstly,...
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Hayley L
Apr 92 min read
How Do We Pick Our Cats?
People often ask us about the rescue process and how we select the cats we take in. If you’ve ever wondered why, here’s how: We have 20...
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Hayley L
Apr 12 min read
Pomegranate: The CATalyst for C.L.A.W.S
The average length of stay for a cat at Paws and Claws is 40 days; however, some cats unfortunately stay a lot longer than that....
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Hayley L
Apr 11 min read
Three Cats Find Safe Haven After Hoarding Situation
On February 1, we received three cats from one of our partner shelters, which had taken in 110 cats from a hoarding case in a Chicago...
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Hayley L
Mar 212 min read
First-Ever In-House Surgery Signals New Era of Cat Care at Paws and Claws Cat Rescue
On March 21, Dr. Youn conducted Paws and Claws' first-ever in-house surgery on newly rescued felines. Three male cats were neutered...
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Hayley L
Mar 182 min read
Barney Persists Through FIP Diagnosis with Determination
Eight-month-old Barney has been fighting every day just to make it to the next. He came to us from southern Illinois on January 4 as a...
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Hayley L
Mar 51 min read
Seasons of Love: Mom ‘Winter’ and Kitten ‘Spring’ Find Forever Home Together
Winter and Spring, a mom and kitten duo, were brought to us from Indiana. The mom, Winter, is two years old and her kitten Spring is six...
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Hayley L
Mar 51 min read
Simon and Theo's Cross-Country Trek to Escape Euthanasia
Simon and Theodore traveled 800 miles from West Monroe, Louisiana, to find refuge at Paws and Claws Cat Rescue in Evanston, Illinois....
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Hayley L
Feb 202 min read
FALL-ing In Love with Roly and Poly, the Kittens with Wobbly Cat Syndrome
At just five months old, Roly and Poly have already adapted to living with Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH). CH is a congenital neurological...
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Paws and Claws Rescue
Jan 312 min read
Sprout Blossoms After Complex Procedure Against All Odds
Sprout and his five siblings were left at Paws and Claws' doorstep this past August, all crammed into one small carrier. Sprout and two...
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Paws and Claws Rescue
Jan 231 min read
From Stray to Safety: The Journey of Smilodon
In early November, Smilodon was rescued from a forest preserve in a local suburb. She was malnourished and in rough shape, with ticks and...
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Paws and Claws Rescue
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Cahira’s Warrior Strength Prevails
Cahira has been navigating medical challenges since before she was even born, but she hasn't let it dampen her spirit. Her mother, Sumi,...
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Paws and Claws Rescue
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Three Littermates Cross State Lines to Escape Euthanasia
Molly, Mason, and Susie, a year and a half old littermates, were brought to Paws and Claws from an animal shelter located over 100 miles...
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