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PAWS Rescue, VivianADOPT a Homeless PetThese precious homeless dogs and cats are looking for new families to open their homes and hearts to them.To see all the available PAWS Chicago pets in need of new homes, please visit www.pawschicago.orgJusticeJustice is a sweet, two-year-old kittywho PAWS Chicago rescued fromAnimal Care and Control after beingfound as a stray. Justice was sufferingfrom a medical condition that causedher eyelashes to rub directly on hercornea, causing her much discomfort.PAWS veterinarians provided medicaltreatment and now, her eyes are asgood as new! A beautiful girl insideand out, Justice will surely bring loveand smiles to you every day.ContessaContessa is a gorgeous, three-yearoldSheltie who came to PAWSChicago from the city pound afterbeing found as a stray. Once atPAWS, veterinarians discovered thatshe was suffering from heartworm.After several months in a fosterhome where she underwenttreatment, today she is happy andhealthy. Contessa would be bestsuited for an adults-only home witha family of experienced dog ownerswho will continue her socialization.CarsonCarson is a handsome two-year-oldLabrador Retriever/Pit Bull mix inpursuit of a loving home! Weighingin at just under 50 lbs., Carson wasfound outside as a skinny stray but isnow healthy and full of life. He lovesfetching tennis balls and would makea great workout buddy. He is alsoeager to learn and quickly picks upnew tricks.SnuggersOne-year-old Snuggers, a DiluteTortie, is quite the catch with herbeautiful coat and gorgeous, goldeneyes! Snuggers came to PAWSChicago after a Good Samaritanrescued her from the streets ofChicago. After some medical careand TLC, Snuggers is a healthy andhappy girl. Snuggers is looking for ahome where she can take long lazycatnaps and snuggle with you!PAWS Chicago ALUMNIStay Committed to the PAWS Chicago CausePAWS Chicago alumni dogs and cats, and their adoptive families, often stay in touch and continue to support PAWS Chicago.Whether it’s attending events or alumni parties, keeping in touch with siblings and foster parents, or updating the Alumnipage at www.pawschicago.org, there is a life-long bond: once a PAWS Chicago dog or cat, always a PAWS Chicago dog orcat. Please keep us updated and stay a part of our family.Kate & PippaKate and Pippa (PAWS Chicago namesFax and Deanna) have been so muchfun! We changed their names andformed the dynamic, royal duo ofKate and Pippa. Pippa is mellow andlaid back while Kate enjoys jumpingon everything and loves playing withher mouse. We are so happy to adoptthese two beauties! They’ve beenhappy, healthy and a great addition tothe household!-Jordan and AbbieTidus MaxWe renamed Tidus Max (PAWSChicago name Tidus) – being thegladiator of the street and his madMaxness. He was 15lbs when weadopted him, and now he is a glowing20lbs. Since being Mad Maxed, ourlives have been filled with lots ofwalks, play and the occasional nap onthe sofa. Not to mention the hours oflaughter and love 24-hours a day. Weare so grateful to PAWS for providinga fantastic shelter for Tidus Max. Ourlives have been transformed by ourfour-legged buddy. – Cesar CondeCool Hand LukeCool Hand Luke (PAWS Chicago nameMontero) has been a wonderful additionto the family – he is our sweetpolar bear. He and his brother, Sammihave bonded and everyday he opensup more and becomes confident in hisnew home. It has been so rewardingto see him blossom into a handsomeyoung dog. He loves taking walks,bones, hugs, and chasing the cat.Thanks for the work that you doPAWS, we are truly blessed to havesuch beautiful dogs to share our liveswith. – Kristin and JeffPrince MyshkinUpon sitting in the middle of a kittenroom, a tiny, gray tabby immediatelycrawled into my lap and began purringloudly. But when he looked up atme with his big green eyes, I knewI was taking this beautiful kitten tohis forever home. My fiancé andI re-named him Prince Myshkin,the main character from one of ourfavorite novels. He now enjoys apampered life climbing cat furniture,eating tuna treats and playingwith dozens of toys. - Makenzi51