Meet Momma Swiss! This One-Eared Beauty had a litter with us, and was kind enough to be a foster-mom to three other orphaned kittens, as well! She loves playtime, but is also a big snuggle bug! Momma Swiss is about 1.5 years old, and great with kids, and calm doggos. If you're interested, please visit ARF's website for more information!
Look at this sweet girl! Meet Sushi! She is up for adoption through Starfish Animal Rescue. Her foster says she's the easiest doggo she's ever had to look after! Sushi is an excellent listener, and very well mannered. She is spayed, and just had her teeth cleaned! If you are interested, feel free to give us a call!
With the myVCA app, VCA CareClub members can access their reward points balance and membership details on the myVCA app. Now that’s a treat!
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Look how happy Toby the Tri-pod is in his stroller! He can finally go for long walks with his mom, Emma! Post your hiking photos of you and your pet below!
Today doesn’t just mark the first day of August, it’s also the start of Dogust, the Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs! This wholesome holiday marks an honorary birthday for adopted shelter dogs, as their exact ones are often unknown.
Looking to adopt? Click here to find a VCA shelter partner: bit.ly/2OCi0QW #VCApets
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Adopting a shelter dog means bringing so much more than a new pet home—you’re bringing home a friend for life and days full of joy! Have you adopted an amazing shelter dog who has changed your life? 🏡🐶 #VCApets
Meet Arvin! He's smart, he’s handsome, and he’s currently available for adoption at PAWS Chicago.
Even though WE know how great he is, he’s just not confident in himself in new situations and needs a hand finding the perfect family.
Arvin’s one of a handful of pets at PAWS Chicago looking for a special home! Each week, we’ll share an adoptable dog or cat who’s been a little overlooked but doesn’t deserve to be forgotten - because harder to home doesn’t mean harder to love. Arvin would love to find a family that:
🐶: Has a big, fenced yard in a quiet neighborhood.
🐶: Follows a regular routine.
🐶: Has no kids or kids 12+.
🐶: Has no pets or has a big, energetic dog that Arvin can play with!
When you adopt through PAWS Chicago, you’ll receive a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free visit with a veterinarian within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness in the first two weeks of adoption (up to $500).
Learn more about Arvin and the PAWS Chicago Virtual Adoption Process at pawschicago.org/adopt
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We know you’re so excited to go on some autumn nature walks with your dog, but for this #FallSafetyTip, make sure you watch out for snakes, some of which can be venomous! They’re preparing for hibernation and may be a little crankier if disturbed by a curious pet! 🐍
When walking or hiking, if something happens to your pet, be sure to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. #VCApets
Today is Global Cat Day, a special occasion devoted to unowned, free-roaming “community” cats. These cats often get a bad rap but it’s important to understand that these cats aren’t so different from our beloved pets. As a matter of fact, many are living on the streets as a result of being abandoned by their families.
We've included some tips to help manage and care for the community cats in your neighborhood.
Helping these cats starts by being a responsible guardian! Spay/neuter your own cat and keep them indoors.
* In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens! #VCApets
Momma Swiss and Toby just chillin' (how cute are these two?)😍
Ps: Ms. Swiss is still up for adoption through ARF!
Meet five-year-old Scout! We bet you can tell from her picture that she LOVES a good photoshoot. What you probably can’t tell, though, is that Scout’s having trouble finding a home.
To her family at PAWS Chicago, she’s a perfect 10. Her former foster mom says “Scout was one of my favorite fosters and house guests!” We hear she’s even trained. But, despite everything she has going for her, she’s overlooked because of the specific home she needs.
Don’t forget about Scout.
If your family is kid- and pet-free with a Scout-shaped hole to fill, you might be her people! Learn more about her and the PAWS Chicago Virtual Adoption Process at bit.ly/2Iydgwh.
Because PAWS is a VCA partner, you’ll receive a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free visit with a veterinarian within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness in the first two weeks of adoption (up to $500) when you adopt.
Roxanne is this week's PAWS Chicago underdog. Despite her adorable smile and repertoire of tricks, like sit and shake, this two-year-old Terrier/Bulldog mix hasn't had a whole lot of interest from adopters. Roxanne can be a bit intimidated around new people but one she feels safe, she'll gladly sit on your feet for hours of head scratches.
PAWS Chicago knows it just takes the right person to stumble upon this post to find Roxanne's future family. If your home is adults-only, pet-free, and filled with experienced dog owners ready to help Roxanne feel comfortable and safe, that might be you! Meet her at https://bit.ly/3eLkqbZ or find all of PAWS Chicago's other adoptable animals on their website.
As a VCA partner, PAWS provides all adopters a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free visit with a veterinarian within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness in the first two weeks of adoption (up to $500).
One look at Bruno’s big, golden eyes and goofy smile and you’ll fall in love. This one-year-old Hound mix is at PAWS Chicago, Chicago’s largest No Kill shelter, and he’s looking for a home.
Like a lot of large adult dogs, Bruno needs help finding the right family. He’s a lovable underdog just waiting to shine in a house fit for this belly rub king and plenty of big pup playdates! You could just be Bruno’s people if your family:
🐶: Has experience owning a dog.
🐶: LOVES to play, run, or be active!
🐶: Is cat- and young kid- free but might have another large, playful pup to be Bruno’s best bud.
🐶: Has someone who’s regularly home to keep this big guy company.
If that sounds like you, you can learn more about Bruno and PAWS Chicago’s virtual adoption process at bit.ly/2HXppdJ.
When you adopt through PAWS Chicago, you’ll receive a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free visit with a veterinarian within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness in the first two weeks of adoption (up to $500).
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We hope you all had a safe, and fun Halloween! Here's some photos of our pets in their costumes. Post yours below! 🎃🍂🍁
After almost two years of searching for a home at PAWS Chicago, it can be easy to overlook Chestnut. But this loving, three-year-old pup is just as ready as ever to find his family!
Chestnut can be a little shy and needs help feeling comfortable but once he does, you’ll see him turn from underdog to wonder dog. If you’re an experienced dog owner and live in a non-urban home without kids or cats but with a big fenced yard for playtime, Chestnut could be your newest family member.
When you adopt through PAWS, you’ll receive a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free visit with a veterinarian within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness in the first two weeks of adoption (up to $500).
Learn more about Chestnut and the PAWS virtual adoption process at http://bit.ly/PAWSChestnut.
Buddy’s still at PAWS Chicago and looking for a buddy! In exchange for a family full of love, he’s willing to provide all the cuddles with that curly coat of his.
His perfect pal:
: LOVES love! After he settles in, Buddy’s been known to be a 56 pound lapdog.
: Lives in a pet- and kid-free home
: Can give Buddy structure and plenty of exercise
: Has experience training a pup with a mind of his own
You can learn more about Buddy over at https://bit.ly/2WSV8kg.
As a VCA partner, PAWS Chicago provides adopters with a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free visit with a veterinarian within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness in the first two weeks of adoption (up to $500).
It’s Clover, a pup available for adoption at PAWS Chicago! We first shared her picture around the holidays and even though she’s still having some trouble finding the perfect home, she’s not giving up hope. And neither is PAWS or VCA.
You might just be Clover’s new people if your home is:
🐶: Active and ready for adventure
🐶: Cat- and young-kid-free
🐶: Full of experienced dog owners who can help her continue training
Meet her and read more about our virtual adoption process at https://bit.ly/2LCScWv
As a VCA partner, you’ll receive a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free visit with a veterinarian within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness in the first two weeks of adoption (up to $500) when you adopt from PAWS.
Leonard is 15 pounds of spunky Chihuahua goodness at PAWS Chicago ready to find his people.
PAWS rescues ALL homeless cats and dogs, not just the ones that can easily fit into every home – pets like Leonard. As one of their “underdogs,” he needs help finding a special home:
🐶: Leonard’s perfect home is kid- and pet- free.
🐶: His future human is an experienced dog owner who has time to help Leonard warm up and trust
🐶: Leonard is a little guy and conflicted about the big, wide world! He craves space and routine to help him feel safe.
Meet Leonard and learn more about the PAWS virtual adoption process at https://bit.ly/2N92Ncn.
As a VCA partner, PAWS Chicago offers am up-to $500 VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free vet visit within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness.
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Happy 2021 from Warren, an adoptable dog at PAWS Chicago! Warren’s decided that 2021 is his year to go from underdog to wonderdog with his very own family – can you help?
We hear he’s a big fan of morning kisses and walks outside, and those ears? Adorable. But he has some specific needs in a home to really help him feel happy and comfortable. If your home is in a quiet neighborhood, young kid (12+)-free, has a yard, and someone who’s constantly there, you might just be his people.
Learn more about Warren and PAWS’ virtual adoption process at https://bit.ly/2X6Oirs.
As a VCA partner, you’ll receive a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, giving you a free visit with a veterinarian within 14 days of adoption and covering the cost of illness in the first two weeks of adoption (up to $500) when you adopt from PAWS.
Happy New Year from all of us at VCA Naper Ridge!
