PAWS adoption for Puppy Mill dogs
PAWS adoption for Puppy Mill dogs - 3/27/09 - Chicago News - abc7chicago.com
video available online - totally different than the text below - see some of the dogs
March 27, 2009 -- We're helping find homes for those puppies rescued ealier this week.
Adoption requirements for PAWS Chicago:
-18 years of age or older
-Valid ID
-Verification pet is allowed in your residence
-Be able to spend the time and resources necessary to provide the training, medical treatment and proper care for your pet.
-Bring along all family members including any resident dogs or children for introduction
-Understand the adoption fee is $205 for adult dogs and $225 for puppies (under 6 months). You will have four months from the date of the adoption to complete a basic obedience training class with your new puppy/dog. When you provide proof that your PAWS dog has completed a course, we will reimburse you $75 of the fee you submitted at the time of adoption.
-Be able to take the animal home on the day of adoption
-Have the time to spend up to an hour with an adoption counselor to discuss the responsibility of owning a pet and making it a lifetime commitment.
The dogs were transferred to other animal shelters across Chicagoland area: Animal Welfare League, Anti-Cruelty Society, Hinsdale Humane Society, PAWS and Petropolis. Eighteen of those dogs (12 adults and 6 puppies) were sent to PAWS Chicago. A complete list with addresses and links are on PAWS' website
Pets Are Worth Saving (PAWS)
1997 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago
773-935-7297
pawschicago.org