Cause 4 Paws Rescue and Humane Society
Our Adoptable Pet List
ABOUT US
*We are in the process of getting our 501(c)3 status.
-Please be advised that we are NOT taking in any dogs or cats at this time, we simply do not have any space. -
We are a small no-kill operation that is only able to continue to function with the help of volunteers, foster homes, and donations.
The more volunteers and foster homes we have, the more homeless animals we are able to save and take in.
The more donations we receive, the more homeless animals we are able to help! All donations, large or small, are greatly appreciated!
Host: Cause 4 Paws Rescue
Location: Burwood Tap
724 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 525-2593
When: Friday, October 23, 2009
Time: 8:00PM to 10:30PM
It's that time again; time to come drink for the pups!
Cause 4 Paws Rescue is holding a happy hour!
Come join us at Burwood Tap in Lincoln Park/Lakeview for all you can drink draft beer, house wine, soda, energy drinks and well liquor for only $25.00 at the door. There is also a buffet dinner so bring your appetite. If you really want to have a wild time you can partake in $2.00 shot specials!
A portion of what you spend goes to Cause4Paws. Money raised will be used to pay vet bills and help rescue dogs in need. Your fun will help save the lives of animals in need, what could be better than that! Bring as many friends as you can round up for a barking good time. Make sure you mention Cause 4 Paws at the door!!
Vote for us and we could win $20,000 to help pets in need.
The Animal Rescue Site is hosting a special challenge for eligible Petfinder.com member shelter and rescue groups. The grand prize is a $20,000 grant, and they will be awarding many other grants to rescue groups with the most votes — a total of $100,000 in grants for animal welfare organizations.
Think how many animals we could help for $20,000!
Help us win! All you have to do is click to help rescued animals, and then vote in The Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. Both of these actions are absolutely free! You can vote once a day, every day, from September 14th through December 20th, 2009. Every time you vote, or tell a friend to vote, you are making a huge difference for us.
Vote today!
To Vote, please visit: The Animal Rescue Site
Once there type in: Cause 4 Paws Rescue and Humane Society to vote for us!
M I C K E Y
-Adoption Policy:
*We will not adopt to anyone under the age of 21.
*We will not adopt animals out to be used as 'attack dogs'or bait dogs
*We will not adopt to dog fighters.
*We will not adopt to anyone involved in any other aggression related activity.
-Adoption Process:
*1. A written application needs to be submitted. We will then begin the process. Please note; if the application is not filled out completely, it will only slow the process down.
*2. After the application has been approved, a home visit is scheduled.
*3. Upon a satisfactory home visit, an introduction can be made with the pet you are seeking to adopt.
*We reserve the right to refuse adoptions on information we gathered during the screening process.
*All animals are microchipped and as stated on our adoption contract, must be returned to us if there is a problem.
*No refunds will be given after 3 days.
*Home visits are required before any adoption is made, no exceptions.
*We will only adopt within a 60 mile radius.
*We will not adopt a dog to be an 'outside' pet.
*We reserve the right to terminate an adoption for any violation of our contract.
If you are interested in adopting a pet from us, please send us an email.... Email: Cause4Paws@gmail.com
*Please be patient with our application process. We have been flodded with applications, and because we deal with a fairly large number of animals, it may take a few days to process your application. Your interest in adopting is important to us, we will be in touch!*
-Adoption Fees:
Adoption fees range from $200.00 -$350.00.
Our adoption fee includes spay/neuter, all age appropriate vaccinations, microchipping, and any other medical the animal may need while in our care.
Jade is a 1.5 year old Pit Bull mix that we unexpectedly took into our rescue on 10/25/08 after a tragic turn of events. Jade and another dog were loose and both were hit by a car in front of Jennifer's rural home (she is one of our foster homes).
The Rott mix that Jade was with was killed in the accident and Jade was badly injured. Jennifer rushed Jade to the emergency vet.
At this point we did not know who the dogs belonged to. We later found out that the owner is in California living in a place where pets are not allowed while her husband is deployed to Iraq.
She left Jade in the care of someone here and Jade and the other dog (not owned by Jade's owner) got loose. They cannot have the dog where they live nor can they afford the enormous medical bills for this so they reluctently signed Jade over to us so that we can do what is in her best interest.
Jade spent the night at the emergency vet on morphine until we could get her to our vet today (10/26/08). The ER vet closed a huge gash on one of her hind legs and tended to numerous patches of road rash.
She was transferred to our vet first thing Sunday and they did Xrays and determined that both hind legs are broken. One has a small bone in the foot broken and the vet said it will heal on it's own. The other leg is shattered in many pieces.
After consulting with the vet, we decided she stands a better chance if the leg is amputated rather than trying to put the many tiny fragments back together.
As you can imagine, our bill is mounting. The ER vet bill was over $500.00 and the bill at our vet is climbing as I type.
**UPDATE: 10/28/08** Jade is doing well after the amputation but will be staying at the vet for a couple more days to keep an eye on her. Our vet bills thus far are in excess of $1,300.00.
**UPDATE: 11/2/08** Jade is doing GREAT! She gets around fine, is well-behaved, housebroken, loves everyone! Jade is in a temp foster home and needs a more permanent one within the next two weeks...or a Furever home!
**UPDATE: 05/07/09** Video of Jade at Unleashed
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Shop online through Give Back America and choose Cause 4 Paws as your charity, and we get percentage of the sale:
We desperately need foster homes and volunteers to help us care for the homeless animals in our program.
*Volunteers and foster homes help us with animal care and socialization by providing positive interaction with the animals.
*Volunteers and foster homes also assist with transportation of animals to and from Vet visits.
Please help make a positive impact on the life of a homeless animal by volunteering!
If you are interested in volunteering, or becoming a foster home, please email us: Cause4Paws@gmail.com
Thanks for your interest!
Cause 4 Paws appreciates everyone who has reached out to us and helped make a difference for the animals who are lucky enough to find their way to us!
*US Bones for their very generous donation of food, treats & shampoo that helped the animals rescued August 2008!
*Doctors Foster & Smith for their generous donation of a gift certificate to their online store that helped the animals rescued August 2008!
*Pet Wear USA for helping us raise funds for Jade on 10/28/08!
*Honey Lane Grooming in Beecher, Illinois for grooming the Cause 4 Paws Dogs!
*Doggie Bath House in Chicago for inviting us in for monthly adoption events!
*Curtis Scott from Canis Familiaris for the work he has done for us and our rescue dogs!
*Thanks to Dawn at All Paws Grooming Salon in Coal City for grooming some of our dogs and supporting rescue! If you are looking for an outstanding groom, call them!
*Photos by Jesse Strigler Photography for taking pictures of our rescue dogs!
Without the support of generous people, like those listed above, Cause 4 Paws would not be able to rescue, re-habilitate and re-home all of the animals that we have!
Cause 4 Paws Rescue and Humane Society operates solely with the help of donations from generous individuals. All donations are greatly appreciated!
If you would like to make a donation using PAYPAL, please click here:
If you use Natural Balance pet foods, you can help us raise funds by saving your UPC code from the product along with your register receipt and mail it to us.
When we have gathered enough, we send them to Natural Balance and they send us a check.
See more information at: Natural Balance
You can mail them to:
Cause 4 Paws Rescue
PO Box 24
Calumet City, IL 60409
The dog fighting case in South Holland saved 37 dogs from a life of hell but now they need help!
A very small group of concerned rescuers have gone above and beyond to temperment test, transport and house these dogs so that they can have a chance at a normal life.
We need help! To contribute to Cause 4 Paws and help the South Holland dogs in our care, you may donate via paypal:
For more info on the South Holland dogs that still need help, please visit: The Truth about pit bulls
The following shelters/rescues have taken in at least one of the South Holland dogs. If you are interested in adoption, please contact them:
**THANK YOU TO ALL OF THESE RESCUES & SHELTERS**
Please help us care for all of the homeless pets that have found their way to us by donating any of the following items:
*Dog Food (Science Diet, ProPlan, etc)
*Blankets
*Bleach
*Gift cards for Petsmart or PetCo
*Treats
*Assorted Collars & Leashes
*Crates, Cages, Kennel Panels
If you would like to donate any of the above items, please send us an email: Cause4Paws@gmail.com
Cause 4 Paws now has a Humane Investigator on staff!
If you know of an animal that is being mistreated, neglected or abused, please let us know.
Email us: Cause4Paws@gmail.com
You may remain anonymous. Help those with no voice.
Cause 4 Paws Rescue uses and highly recommends Curtis from "CANIS FAMILIARIS". Curtis is a certified professional trainer/behaviorist. He is well versed in all breeds.
To get in touch with Curtis: Phone: 773-865-6160 or on the web at: Canis Familiaris
Come Visit Us!: Visits are by appointment only at this time.
Our mailing address is:
Cause 4 Paws Rescue
PO Box 24
Calumet City, IL 60409-4241
Email is the BEST way to contact us: Cause4Paws@gmail.com
Please be aware that we are NOT taking in any dogs or cats at this time, we simply do not have any space.
