Adoptions Continue At NAWS In Mokena

MOKENA, IL — As the coronavirus pandemic creates tough times for most, every business and organization is also facing challenges, and the NAWS Humane Society of Illinois in Mokena is no exception. According to its GoFundMe page, the society is in danger of closing permanently and there are still several animals available for adoption.

This week's adoptable pet is Tippy, a 1-and-a-half-year old female dilute tortoiseshell cat. Tippy was relinquished by her previous owner through no fault of her own, the shelter said.

Tippy is currently in a foster home, and her caregivers said she is a sweetheart. The society said Tippy will throw herself on the ground to have her belly pet, and she enjoys cuddling and being a lap cat, as well as playing with toys.

Tippy is great with kids in her foster home, and also gets along with a dog.

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If you are interested in meeting Tippy, you can email Delonda at delonda@nawsus.org or call NAWS at 708-478-5102 to set up an appointment with one of the adoption counselors. NAWS Humane Society of Illinois is located at 9981 W. 190th St., Suite A, in Mokena.

The society is also currently in need of wet dog and cat/kitten food, liquid laundry detergent, chicken flavored dry dog food (Purina One Chicken and Rice), and cash donations. You can call 708-478-5102 to arrange the drop-off of donations.

According to its GoFundMe, most of the cats at the society have been placed into foster homes. Animals are available for adoption by appointment only.

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In a video update posted on GoFundMe April 12, the shelter shared it has not been able to get a loan.

"We have applied for several disaster loans and are praying we hear something soon," the society said on its Facebook page.
You can also give financial donations via the shelter's PayPal.

In an update April 17, the shelter said adoptions have continued and pets are still finding their forever homes.

"We couldn't continue doing this without all of you," the society wrote on GoFundMe.

As of April 20, the GoFundMe has raised $20,688 for NAWS.

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