Holiday Giving Ideas from PAWS Chicago

PAWS Chicago, the city’s largest No Kill humane organization, is offering alternative holiday gifts and great ways to give back this holiday season to help make a difference for homeless pets. Your generous donation will help PAWS Chicago rescue, rehabilitate and find loving homes for thousands of animals in Chicago that still die in city shelters or live on the streets. With your support, PAWS Chicago can save the lives of homeless pets because when you give, they live. You can choose how to support PAWS Chicago by visiting www.pawschicago.org/holidaygiving.

DONATIONS

• The Holiday Giving season begins with #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving on Tuesday, December 1. Joining PAWS Chicago on this global day of giving is not just a powerful way to experience the true meaning of the holiday season, but will make a tangible difference in the life of a pet. PAWS Chicago supporter Judith Blazer is generously matching every donation up to $50,000. Donate December 1 through the end of the year and DOUBLE your impact!
• #WeGiveTheyLive – PAWS Chicago is encouraging local businesses and individuals to give back by designing their own online fundraiser to save the lives of homeless pets. Challenge your company, family and friends to fundraise for PAWS Chicago this holiday season! PAWS Chicago’s Holiday Giving Challenge is an opportunity to bring your networks together to save lives and make a serious impact on making Chicago a No Kill community. Compete against other individuals or companies for exciting prizes from PAWS Chicago including a dog friendly party at the PAWS Chicago Training Center and a surprise office visit with puppies and kittens!

EVENTS

• 36-Hour Holiday Adopt-A-Thon – Starting Friday, December 11 at 11 a.m. through Saturday, December 12 until 11 p.m., PAWS Chicago will host its eighth annual Holiday Adopt-A-Thon, a 36-hour adoption marathon whose goal is to both save lives through adoption and raise awareness around the issue of pet overpopulation and the needless killing of homeless animals. Visit www.pawschicago.org/adopt to see the adorable animals who will be available for adoption.

HOLIDAY GIFTS – NEW HOLIDAY SHOP!

• PAWS Chicago offers great gift suggestions for everyone searching for the perfect gifts for pet lovers. This holiday season, give a gift that gives life to homeless cats and dogs. PAWS Chicago has launched a new line of holiday gifts. From a beautiful 2016 Desktop Calendar, decorative mugs and cozy tees to holiday cards and a doggie hoodie, PAWS is your one stop shop for stocking stuffers and gifts for the whole family – including Fido! A portion of the proceeds from each purchase will go directly to saving the lives of homeless cats and dogs. Purchase gifts today by visiting pawschicago.org/shop. You can also purchase select items at PAWS Chicago’s Lincoln Park Adoption Center (1997 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago) and Glenn L. Felner North Shore Adoption Center (1616 Deerfield Road, Highland Park).