Hello! My name is Q-Tip. I came to PAWS Chicago Adoption Center in Lincoln Park in January after my previous family left me at Animal Care and Control. I really didn’t understand why I was there, but luckily now I am. Sometimes my name makes people laugh, but I don’t get the joke. PAWS thinks that I’m a lab-pointer mix, but all I know is that I love to run around outside and have fun. I really like spending time with other dogs and people. I have even spent time with a cat, and while the cat didn’t like me, I didn’t mind. Sometimes I love people so much, that I try to grab their shoes so they…

If you're looking for a playful, sweet Shepherd-Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix, Jiggie might be for you.  This 4-month-old puppy is looking for his forever home. You'll find him at PAWS Chicago Adoption Center in Lincoln Park.  Jiggie is part of the center's Pit Pals program, which works to create ambassadors of the breed to adoptive families. "Working with families and their adopted Pit Bulls, we arm them with a balance of commitment, knowledge and understanding that will lead to a lifetime of companionship and love," the PAWS website says. Watch the accompanying video to virtually meet …

Neville is a 5-year-old Shih Tzu mix who was transferred to PAWS Chicago Adoption Center in Lincoln Park from the Animal Welfare League after being found as a stray in October. Likely having survived for a while on his own, the pup was suffering from skin allergies resulting in significant hair loss. He was covered in fleas, and had cataracts in his eyes. But PAWS veterinarians provided Neville with immediate medical care to restore his health and give him a second chance at life. After spending a few months under the care of a loving foster, Neville is healed and is ready to enjoy life! Stop…

If you are looking for two energetic, affectionate kitties who just love attention and affection, look no further than to Kent and Caroline. Kent is a handsome, all white 6-year-old male, with beautifully unique eyes—one is blue and one is green. Those eyes are only for his companion cat, Caroline. She is a 2-and-a-half-year-old black and white female, and she's Kent’s best buddy. They were originally adopted from PAWS Chicago Adoption Center in Lincoln Park about a year and a half ago, but their owner brought them back because she felt they needed a home with a more experienced cat owner who…

Carmen is a Shepherd-Pit mix puppy in pursuit of her forever home. This cute puppy came to PAWS when she was about 3-months-old. Her previous owner couldn’t care for her any longer, so he dropped her off at Animal Control. Thankfully, her luck took a turn for the better when she was transferred to PAWS Chicago Adoption Center in Lincoln Park, where pets are guaranteed life. These days Carmen is about 5-months-old and a friendly, happy-go-lucky girl! She loves people, although she is still working on appropriate play. She would do best in a home with adults who are 18 years old or older while …

Corky is a tiny girl with a very big heart. This sweet Rat Terrier mix got her name because of her funny little corkscrew tail. She was adopted from Lincoln Park's PAWS Chicago Adoption Center in 2007, but tragically became homeless again in April when her guardian fell ill and no one was left to take care of her. Corky recently spent some time in a foster home in order to give her a little vacation and allow PAWS staff to learn more about her personality. This 7-year-old pup is very low-maintenance and easy to care for. Because she has spent most of her life in a home setting, she is already…

Snowball is a sweet, lovable 5-year-old girl who is looking for a new best friend. This orange and white beauty was adopted earlier this summer, but found herself back at PAWS Chicago Adoption Center in Lincoln Park because she wasn’t fond of travelling with her owner and spending time with other pets. However, her previous owner said Snowball was very, very sweet, calm and loving at home with one other person and no other pets. She needs a quiet home where there are no other cats, and definitely no dogs. So if you are looking for a kitty who wants you all to herself, give Snowball a chance! …

Condan is a deserving Collie-Shepherd mix who would love to be the newest addition to your family. While he sure is handsome now, the 3-year-old pup was in terrible shape when he arrived at the PAWS Rescue and Recovery Center this past September. His fur was thin from poor nutrition, and his skin was irritated and covered in scars from fly bites. Condan’s now beautiful coat was matted and dirty. It was clear he was used to living outdoors without proper food or shelter. Despite the heart-breaking circumstances from which Condan was rescued, he has a resilient spirit and enjoys being around …

They say that diamonds are forever, and this sweet 2-year-old is sure hoping to find her forever home soon. Diamond came to PAWS Chicago Adoption Center in Lincoln Park almost exactly one year ago, after she was turned into Animal Control as a stray. Suffering from a treatable skin infection, Diamond was itchy and almost completely bald. No one knows how she survived the winter outside without any fur, but thankfully her shiny coat has grown back and she is warm and safe these days at the the center. While Diamond was recovering, she spent some time in a foster home and did great. She is an …

Erin is a more than 2-year-old cutie with a slightly unusual fur pattern—she is primarily a tabby, but this beautiful girl also has little bits of tortoiseshell coloring here and there. How unique! But what’s even better about her fur is how luxuriously soft it is. And her new family is in for a real treat, because this sweet girl just loves to be pet. She was originally brought into PAWS Chicago Adoption Center in Lincoln Park after her family left her behind. Her rescuers had found her clawing at her home, trying to get inside but sadly, her owners had abandoned her. She later thought she …

Meyna is a beautiful, 4-year-old Australian Shepherd-Rottweiler mix in search of her forever home. This sweet girl came to PAWS Chicago Adoption Center in Lincoln Park after a previous owner relinquished her to Animal Control in 2010. Because Meyna is so smart and active, she was anxious at center. Therefore, she spent some time brushing up on her obedience skills at K9 University before being placed in a foster home where she currently lives.   Read below for her foster family's firsthand account of life with Meyna: “Meyna has been with Nanook (my Husky) and me since December. Before coming …

Coke is a sweet and loveable Shepherd-Border Collie mix who became homeless in May when her guardians could no longer care for her. Thankfully, the 3-year-old came to PAWS Chicago Adoption Center in Lincoln Park, where pets are guaranteed a second chance. This energetic girl can’t wait to find her forever home with a loving family. Coke has big brown eyes and a pretty splash of white fur along her chest and the tips of her toes. Her favorite things in life are chasing squirrels, riding in the car, swimming at the dog beach, and cuddling up for a head scratch and nap with her favorite humans. …

Lovely miss Mollie is evidence that good things come to those who wait. This 1-year-old sleuth likes to do her detective work before letting you pet her. Mollie’s foster mom reported that she was very curious, and would shadow her routine around the house, following clues and chasing a few laser pointers along the way to know more about her new environment and new human—her habits, likes and dislikes. Her sharp eye and cunning intellect even helped her to develop purrfect scratching and litter box habits in her new home. Although Detective Mollie likes to investigate her human before being …

Weighing only 6 pounds, Wasabi is a tiny girl with a big heart and even bigger personality. This sweet, 1 1/2-year-old grey tabby was originally rescued as a stray from Chicago’s streets. But you’d never know that this outgoing, affectionate girl ever spent a day living on the streets. She is petite and will probably always remain so because she was diagnosed with an exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which makes it difficult for her to properly digest food. This condition is easily maintained by an enzyme powder supplement in her food. We promise once you meet her, you’re bound to fall in …

Delila is a lovely 1-year-old Shepherd mix who had a difficult start to life. Given up to Animal Control by a previous owner, Delila was in rough shape in June, when she arrived at the PAWS Chicago Adoption Center. The young pup has scar tissue around her neck, likely from months of wearing a collar that was much too tight. At about 38 pounds, the sweet girl was also underweight. Despite the neglect she faced in her puppyhood, Delila has the sweetest personality and just wants a human of her own to love. She recently spent some time in a home environment and made a fun addition to the …

Margo is a quirky gal. This 7-year-old fluffy lady was returned to PAWS after spending most of her life in a home, and nothing would make her happier than charming a family with her unique personality and goofy antics. Described by some volunteers as looking like “a cross between a Cheshire Cat and a feather duster,” Margo’s sweetness is written all over her face. She starts purring the moment you walk in the room and never stops. She adores sitting in laps, though she prefers when you sit on the floor with her, since she has not shown off her jumping skills much at the Adoption Center. When …

Tina is a gorgeous, 2-year-old Shepherd who would love to meet you! This sweetheart came to PAWS Chicago after she was turned into Animal Control as a stray. Underweight at just 45 pounds and with scars all over her ears, possibly from fly bites or a previous injury, Tina was a sad sight when she first arrived. After receiving a bath, vaccines, a microchip for identification, and her spay surgery, she is ready for adoption and can’t wait to go home with her forever family. This energetic girl likes taking walks and would make an excellent running buddy. She does tend to pull on the leash when…

Are you looking for all-around great guy? Breezy may just be the purr-fect feline friend that you’ve been searching for. A fun, well-mannered, affectionate and outgoing boy, this 1-year-old kitty is ready for his forever home. Breezy was brought to PAWS Chicago's Adoption Center in Lincoln Park after he was found living in the parking lot of a hotel. He was so hungry that he probably had to fight with other cats for his next meal, according to PAWS volunteers. But this boy is anything but a fighter—he has an easy-going, sweet side that visitors can't deny. Unfortunately, he did contract the …

Loba, a 2-year-old Shepherd mix, is awaiting her forever home. This spunky, sweet girl came to PAWS Chicago Adoption Center in Lincoln Park this past April, when her previous owners could no longer provide for her. Loba is ready to have tons of fun and can’t wait to find the perfect adopters to share her life with. Looking for other PAWS Pets? WATCH: This Week's Pet: Cammie Kitty Cat At 37 pounds, Loba is the perfect size. She is small enough to live comfortably in a condo or apartment building, but still has the energy and endurance of a larger breed. Loba loves going for walks around the …