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The PAWS Animal shelter is located at 8301 West 191st Street in Tinley Park, Illinois. The shelter has been operating at this location since July of 1998. (The shelter has operated at other locations for over 25 years). An average of 30 cats and 20 dogs can be housed at the shelter. Every animal admitted to the shelter receives medical care, food, and a warm safe environment. In addition to providing a haven for lost or unwanted pets, PAWS works with the community through several other programs.
PAWS is very committed to humane education. We work with local schools to teach children basic animal care, how to approach animals, and the dangers of approaching injured animals. If you are interested in this program please contact Sue Kapala at the shelter during open hours.
PAWS also works with local nursing homes through our Pet Therapy program. Both the animals and the residents benefit from this program. If you are unable to give a specific amount of time per week to the shelter, perhaps this may be for you. If you are interested, please contact Christa Sullivan at the shelter during open hours.
PAWS also offers a low cost spay/neuter program in an effort to help the pet overpopulation program. You can purchase a spay/neuter certificate at the shelter any day during open business hours. The cost is as following:
PAWS relies heavily on private donations and dedicated volunteers. Please visit us at the shelter and make one of our animals a part of your family.
If you have lost or found a pet, please contact your local police.
PAWS adopts adult dogs and cats, as well as puppies and kittens, into appropriate, adoptive homes. The adoption fee for all dogs under the age of seven years is $115.00, and all senior dogs over the age of seven are adopted for a fee of $85.00. Cats over one year of age require an adoption fee of $115.00. For all animals, the adoption fee includes:
For cats, the fee includes a feline leukemia test, FIV test,cat carrier, a collar and ID tag.
For dogs, the fee also includes a heartworm test, collar, leash, ID tag.
Potential adopters will be interviewed and must provide current identification and proof of residence. PAWS reserves the right to refuse any adoption. All adoptions are restricted to a fifty mile radius of the shelter. All family members must be present before an adoption takes place.
The adoption fee is payable by cash, check, Visa or Mastercard at the time of adoption.
