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Hayley L
Nov 13, 20241 min read
Salem (formerly Misfit)
I adopted my cat Salem last year after a divorce; I work from home and had never gotten the chance to adopt a cat, so I was beyond...
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Hayley L
Oct 3, 20244 min read
Volunteering at Paws and Claws as Anxiety Therapy: A Purrfect Prescription
Are you a cat lover? You know, the first person all of your friends think of when they want to share the latest cute kitten video? While...
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Hayley L
Aug 19, 20241 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 13, 20242 min read
Celebrate with Feline Friends: Kid's Birthday Parties at Paws and Claws Cat Rescue
Looking for a unique and memorable way to celebrate your child's birthday? Look no further than Paws and Claws Cat Rescue, where we host...
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Hayley L
Aug 6, 20242 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 30, 20241 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 23, 20242 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 16, 20242 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 2, 20242 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 2, 20242 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 9, 20242 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 1, 20242 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 1, 20241 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 21, 20242 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 18, 20242 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 5, 20241 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 5, 20241 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 20, 20242 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 31, 20242 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 23, 20241 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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