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PAWS Chicago got a helping hand from dozens of local
celebrities at the annual ’12 Strays of Christmas’ Holiday Open
House; a family-friendly event designed to raise awareness
around pet adoption. Thanks to their help, PAWS Chicago found
new homes for 121 dogs and cats over the course of the 12 day
adoption event.
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“My day was so blessed! Amazing
time volunteering at @PawsChicago.
Thinking about bringing home a furry friend
this holiday!? ADOPT- They have so many
amazing furry angels or you can just help
support them and drop off donations from
their wish list!”
Corri McFadden, star of VH-1’s
“House of Consignment”
See you at @pawschicago!
Brotha Fred, Co-Host of Fred &
Angi in the Morning on KISS-FM
So excited 2cu at our Celebrity
“12 Strays of Christmas!
Tom Negovan, Co-Anchor of WGN
News at Noon
Help homeless pets this holiday at
@PAWSchicago ‘12 Strays of
Christmas’ Celebrity Open House this
Saturday! I’ll be there from 1-4! Xoxo
Alison Victoria, Host of DIY Network’s
“Kitchen Crashers”
Melissa & I will be at @PAWSchicago
today... Come on out & help out the doggies
& kitties if you can!
Jeanne Sparrow and Melissa Forman,
Co-Hosts of WCIU TV’s “You & Me This Morning”
I’m volunteering at
@PAWSchicago today! Look at all
these cute puppies who need a home
& love! Help us?
Billy Dec, CEO and Founder of Rockit
Ranch Productions
These generous sponsors made
this wonderful evening possible:
Presenting Sponsor
The Professionals
Moving Specialists
Platinum Patrons
Melissa & Mike Canning
Mike Cora & Wanda Laszcz
Pat Garrison
Peter & Paula Fasseas
Gold Patrons
Christina Brown
Jennifer Burg
Business Valuation Group
Pam & Ed Carey
Damar Natural Stone
Payline Data
Alison Victoria
J. Patrick Welch
Winston & Strawn, LLP
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Animal lovers joined forces on February 28
at Galleria Marchetti for the Eighth Annual
PAWS Chicago Animal Magnetism event,
hosted by the PAWS Chicago Professional
Board and co-chaired by Eric and Courtney
Weiler and Alison Victoria. The evening
kicked off with PAWS Chicago Founder and
Chair Paula Fasseas awarding the Animal
Welfare Leadership award to guest of
honor, Governor Pat Quinn, for his staunch
support and legislative work on behalf of
animals in Illinois.
Event emcees, KISS-FM morning host,
Fred, and Alison Victoria, from DIY
Network’s “Kitchen Crashers,” were the
perfect hosts; rallying the crowd and
encouraging donations during the live
auction. Proceeds fortify the programs at
PAWS Chicago dedicated to saving lives
and rescuing homeless pets.
1. 2014 Animal Magnetism Co-Chairs Eric Weiler,
Alison Victoria & Courtney Weiler. 2. Lex Cisler &
Nina Marchese 3. Paula Fasseas & Governor Quinn
(receiving his award) 4. 2014 Animal Magnetism
Emcees: Alison Victoria and Brotha’ Fred
A Happy Holiday for More Than 120 Pets
36-HOUR Holiday ADOPT-A-THON
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Dozens of matches were made and families were formed at the annual 36-Hour Holiday Adopt-a-Thon, held December 6-7 at
PAWS Chicago’s Lincoln Park Adoption Center. The adoption marathon ran for 36 hours straight beginning at 11 a.m., December
6 and ending at 11 p.m. December 7. During those 36 hours more than 120 animals were adopted. The event also helped to raise
awareness about the importance of adoption and save the lives of Chicago’s homeless pets.