{"id":31073,"date":"2018-06-22T14:24:10","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T19:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=31073"},"modified":"2018-08-02T10:32:02","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T15:32:02","slug":"adopt-newest-bff-paws-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/adopt-newest-bff-paws-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Adopt Your Newest BFF Through PAWS Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oh c’mon, you know<\/em> you’ve been thinking about it for a while now.<\/p>\n

It’s time to adopt a forever friend, and PAWS Chicago is the perfect place to start!<\/p>\n

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As a No-Kill Community Shelter, PAWS Chicago is home to a wide variety of pets just waiting for you to adopt them. <\/span>By choosing adoption over buying a pet, you can take pride in knowing that you are taking a stand against inhumane, commercial breeding. Plus, by adopting through PAWS you become part of the solution that will help create a No Kill Chicago.<\/span><\/p>\n

But before we jump right into this, it’s important to know that not every adoptable friend is perfect for every home.<\/p>\n

Adopting is all about finding the right pet for you, so PAWS has an adoption guide that can guarantee you get matched up with your perfect furry companion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s how it works.<\/p>\n

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To start, it is important to fill out the PAWS adoption survey online, or at any of the Adoption Centers. <\/span><\/p>\n

This survey will have you answer questions about exactly what you’re looking for in a pet. After the survey is filled out, the volunteers over at PAWS will review your survey and answer any questions you have. The goal is to find the best pet match for you and your lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span>Once all of your questions are answered you will receive a Guest Pass to meet pets that are of interest to you. This step is very important because it gives you the opportunity to get to know any pet you would like. You can play with a potential pet in the pet\u2019s suite, on the PAWS rooftop deck, or in their play space. <\/span><\/p>\n

If love strikes \u2013and I mean, obviously, it will \u2013simply just let a volunteer know, and you can then proceed with the adoption.<\/span><\/p>\n

A huge perk that comes along with adopting an animal from PAWS is their Adoption Counseling. Once you have found an animal you want to adopt, you can meet with one of their counselors and have an hour session. These counselors are trained to give you detailed guidance to prepare you for a successful transition home. Everyone knows that adoption is a big commitment, that is why they have the PAWS Lifetime Guarantee. If something comes up and you can no longer keep your pet, PAWS will be there for you. They pride themselves in committing to their animals and will always be a safety net if life gets in the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PAWS does have a list of Adoption Requirements to think about before you proceed with an adoption. These requirements are important to ensure that you can keep your pet happy and healthy. <\/span><\/p>\n

To adopt a pet from PAWS Chicago, you must:<\/span><\/p>\n