Summer 2010 - PAWS Chicago

a testament to the power of patience,love and to the remarkable resilienceof dogs.”Hisham and Lee Anne give muchcredit to their own two dogs Chaplin, a13-year-old golden retriever and Bailey,an 11-year-old terrier mix for “teachingus how to be effective foster parents.After they’ve settled in, we include ourfosters in everything we do. They seehow our dogs interact with us whichencourages our fosters to do the same.We focus on showing them how to bepart of a family,” Lee Anne says. Hishamagrees. “We’ve put so much training intoour own dogs, and they pass it on.”Like Hisham and Lee Anne, Chaplinand Bailey work as a team. “Baileyprovides discipline and establishes therules, the way a mother dog would,”Hisham says. “Chaplin providesunconditional love, which is essentialtoo.” Whereas Chaplin allows puppiesto jump all over her and even chew onher ears, Bailey will bark or give othercanine cues until a new dog “learns toapproach her with restraint,” Hishamsays. “Nervous dogs often curl up withChaplin,” says Lee Anne. “We call herSaint Chaplin because she’s so tolerant.”Along with their extensive and expertfostering, the Petrys have run for PAWSChicago in the Chicago Marathon,volunteered at Angels with Tails events,and participated in family volunteeringsessions at the Adoption Center. “Webelieve it’s important to help buildstronger communities, and supportingPAWS Chicago is one of the ways to doit,” Hisham says.“I come from a family that valuesservice. My grandfather and greatgrandfather were ministers. Myparents were civil rights advocates andworked with peace organizations.”He and Lee Anne are committedto carry on this important familytradition. “Ultimately,” Hisham says,“the compassion we show our petsreflects our capacity for compassiontowards one another.”Best Friends Pet Care22096 North Pet LanePrairie View • (847) 634-9444Best Friends Windy City1628 North Elston AvenueChicago • (773) 384-5959All for DoggiesNow located at ourNorth Elston Avenue facilityirst Night FreeIs Our Policyfor each new Friend we make! *It’s Best To Stay With FriendsSMwww.bestfriendspetcare.comBoardingGroomingDaycareTraining*Applies to first night of boarding for first time boarding pets only. Good for one free night of boarding per pet in total. First Night Free policy may not becombined with any other promotional boarding offers. Offer not valid at Florida locations. Visit www.bestfriendspetcare.com for details.