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Does your pet sleep in a crazy position? Or maybe use the bathroom like a human? Whatever it is, we want to know your pet’s strangest habit! #VCApets
It is with very happy hearts, we share the news that our fearless leader Dr. Zimmerman received a new kidney and is recovering well! For those of you who don’t know, he has been on the transplant list for quite a while and has been having to go through daily dialysis. We are so happy for him and his family. Please send him well wishes as he recovers during the next few months. We miss having him around but can’t wait until he can come back and be better than ever!!
-The VCA Noyes Team
Wow, September has gone by really fast. And, with October around the corner, we want to know what your pet wish is for the coming month! #VCApets
It’s Deaf Pet Awareness Week, so we’re sending love to the pets who are hard of hearing or deaf! One thing’s for sure—there’s no shortage of their ability to love ❤️. Do you own a deaf pet? #VCApets
It’s safe to say 2020 has been a year of adjustments as we get used to the #NewNormal. So tell us, how have you and your pet stayed busy? #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
📷: Mark Lukas
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
This week has been National Veterinary Technician week. Our hard working Veterinary Technicians and Assistants always give 150% of themselves to their jobs, but this year has called for them to give even more. Even during these trying times they have never stopped providing the highest quality of care possible to each and every patient. No matter if your pet is clawed, scaled, feathered, or furry our Veterinary Technicians and Assistants treat them as their own. Please help us thank our hard working Veterinary Technicians and Assistants .
Jumping in leaves, cozy cuddles, walks in the forest! Fall has endless fun activities to do with your pets, and we want to know which one you’re most excited for! 🍂🐶(a) Leaf jumping, (b) cozy cuddles, or (c) forest walks. #VCApets
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.
Talk to us about pet diabetes treatment today.
Learn More: https://vcahospitals.com/shop/home/pet-medical-conditions/diabetes-care
#PetDiabetesMonth #vcapets
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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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Bruno | Pets Available | PAWS Chicago
"Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.” William Shakespeare, Macbeth
We're just having some extra spooky fun this Halloween! Let's see your fur babies in their costumes!!!
Tomorrow is Halloween and we want to know what costume your pet is wearing–even if celebrating from home! Just remember to make sure their outfit is comfortable, non-restrictive and not causing them any distress. #VCApets
Helping Paws is having a Holiday Toy Drive during the entire month of December.
With the shelter not being able to fundraise this year they are running out of toys for the cats & dogs. Each of the businesses listed will have a bin to collect the toys. Our bin will be located inside the building, call when here and we will come collect your generous donation.
Dog Training Now-Schaumburg
Pet Supplies Plus-Crystal Lake
PetSmart-Crystal Lake
VCA Noyes- Fox River Grove
Helping Paws Animal Shelter-Woodstock
You can also go online to Amazon Smiles and Chewy to check out their Wish List and have toys delivered directly to the shelter.
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.
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.
Under all this fluff is an adoptable dog named Buddy. He’s a big, active one-year-old, and he’s still searching for a home.
Like so many big, active dogs, he’s been with PAWS Chicago a little longer than most dogs. His needs, like the need for a training-experienced owner, a pet- and kid- free home, and plenty of exercise, can seem daunting but trust us - for a buddy like Buddy, it’s well worth it.
Meet Buddy and learn more about PAWS’ virtual adoption process at bit.ly/2WSV8kg
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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Buddy | Pets Available | PAWS Chicago
