LIGHT THE NIGHT
BENEFITTING THE PORCHLIGHT FUND
October 11, 2025
For the first time, the community of Paws and Claws gathered at 829 Chicago Avenue, beneath the dark, starry-lit sky for Light the Night. In the evening following our 5th annual Rally for Rescues, in the lot behind our Cat Adoption Center, we celebrated the lives we’ve saved, honor the ones we could not, and imagine a safe future for the ones still to be saved.
Together, with lanterns lit, we shined a light of hope and stepped forward in solidarity, as one community.
In the weeks leading up to this special night, we invited our community to put hope into action and join us in a peer-powered effort to raise critical funds.
With each donation and fundraiser launched, our supporters stood with us to save lives, demonstrating the power of community.
One light alone can shine brightly, many together can light the night. This was the impact made:
You can be a part of this movement today,
every act of generosity has an impact.
WHAT IS THE PORCHLIGHT FUND?
The Porchlight Fund is a dedicated annual fund that will serve to fill the gap between the cost to save a life and the fee to adopt, while allowing Paws and Claws to sustain and scale its programs and operations for continued growth.
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Enhance facilities and resources to accommodate the growing needs of felines and the people who love them.
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Strengthen animal care by providing essential medical treatment, enrichment, and a comfortable environment for every cat in our care.
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Attract and retain the most talented staff ensuring we have the expertise needed to lead in feline welfare.
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Expand our reach into our community, partnering with the people we work alongside.
The Porchlight Fund bridges a critical gap, empowering Paws and Claws to grow responsibly and impact more lives.
Every feline we rescue comes with an inherent funding gap, with adoption fees covering only 67% of the cost required to save a cat with no medical needs. With additional medical needs or extended stays, this gap widens significantly.
As we increases our life-saving efforts in 2025, this gap in funding will cost the organization no less than $99,760. This represents a 1:1 ratio between adoption fees and the primary minimum to ready a cat for adoption. We anticipate this funding deficit to exceed $150,000 in 2025.
To continue our lifesaving work, we need support from our community.