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FDIC Deposit Insurance limits eective through December 31, 2009.**Unlimited FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage available for Non-Interest Bearing Proud Supporters of PAWS Chicago! Deposit Accounts through December 31, 2009. Member PAID ADVERTISEMENT FDICMember FDIC COVERS ONLY.indd 52 10/21/08 4:26:47 PM PAWSabout CHICAGO PAWS Chicago (Pets Are Worth Saving) is the city’s largest No Kill humane organization, focused on alleviating Chicago’s tragic pet homelessness problem. Since PAWS Chicago’s founding, the number of homeless pets killed in the city has been reduced by more than half – ―from 42,561 pets killed in 1997 to fewer than 20,000 last year. PAWS Chicago envisions a No Kill Chicago and that dream is within reach because of important lifesaving work that is being done every single day. A National Model. Adopt a homeless pet and save a life! People from across the nation are visiting PAWS Chicago Visit PAWS Chicago’s Adoption & Humane Center at 1997 every month to see how they can bring No Kill success to their N. Clybourn. New puppies, kittens, dogs and cats arrive daily communities. Only 11 years ago, PAWS Chicago was a fully from PAWS Chicago’s Admissions & Recovery Center. If you do volunteer grass roots organization. Now, PAWS Chicago’s not find what you are looking for at PAWS Chicago, please visit programs are recognized nationally. Chicago’s Animal Care and Control or another No Kill shelter or rescue group. • PAWS Chicago’s Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic is the largest free spay/neuter clinic in the nation, focused on assisting low- Foster a homeless pet in need. income families in Chicago who cannot otherwise afford the PAWS Chicago utilizes its foster network for sick or injured procedure. pets who need healing, or a little time, before they are able to • PAWS Chicago’s Pippen Fasseas Adoption & Humane Center be adopted and for kittens and puppies who are not old enough is the first cageless, No Kill shelter of its kind in the Midwest. and do not weigh enough to be spayed or neutered. By placing Located in highly-visible Lincoln Park, this state-of-the-art these special needs pets in foster homes, space is available in Adoption Center is leading the way in cutting edge programs PAWS Chicago’s Admissions & Recovery Center to save more and design. homeless pets. • PAWS Chicago has been recognized as one of the best-run charities in the nation. Every year, PAWS Chicago has received Spread the word. the highest four-star rating by Charity Navigator, the nation’s Without the public’s involvement, homeless pets will continue largest independent charity evaluator, for efficient use to die in silence. Become an advocate and voice for homeless of donor funds. Your contributions go directly to saving pets. Get involved in your community and learn about what is animals’ lives. happening to homeless pets. Inform your family, friends, and neighbors about the reality that homeless pets face and why it’s Volunteer and give of yourself to the animals. critical to spay/neuter pets and adopt from shelters. PAWS Chicago was founded as a volunteer organization and Support No Kill efforts. has stayed true to its roots with more than 3,000 volunteers who work in intake, socialization, animal care, dog walking, adoption By donating to No Kill shelters, you will support life-saving counseling, follow-up calls, site managing, fundraising, fostering work. Private resources should go to saving, not taking, lives. homeless pets in need, event support, and in every other capacity to help the animals. Without these caring, dedicated individuals, PAWS Chicago would not be possible. Cover thru letters.indd 3 10/23/08 12:59:03 PM Adoption Events Special Events Your Support PAWS Chicago’s Lincoln Park Adoption & Visit www.pawschicago.org for Saves Lives Humane Center is open for adoptions five Event Registration. Homeless pets’ lives are dependent upon the Table Contents days a week at 1997 N. Clybourn, Chicago. of support of the animal-loving public. You can save lives! Here’s how: November 23, 12-3 p.m. Adoptions at Bloomingdale’s Help fund PAWS Chicago’s lifesaving Old Orchard Center, Skokie efforts. December 7, 12-3 p.m. Return the enclosed envelope, or mail donations to: Adoptions at Bloomingdale’s PAWS Chicago 1110 W. 35th Street Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook December 4 Chicago, IL 60609 December 21, 12-3 p.m. Be sure to include your name and address so you Santa PAWS get on our mailing list!* PAWS Chicago receives Adoptions at Bloomingdale’s Adoption Center no governmental support and relies on individual Old Orchard Center, Skokie 1997 N. Clybourn Avenue supporters. Donations can also be made online at www.pawschicago.org or by calling (773) 475-9510. Volunteer to help homeless pets in your free time. Sign up for an orientation at Angel Tales www.pawschicago.org and give of Magazine is Online! yourself for the animals. If you love Angel Tales magazine, you’ll be excited to know that Attend PAWS Chicago events to support you can now connect with your favorite stories 24 hours-a-day. That’s because we’ve just launched a brand new website at the cause and meet other Chicago pet AngelTales.org that’s designed to provide you with everything lovers. you love about Angel Tales magazine and much, much more! Consider joining the PAWS Chicago Development Board or Just point your web browser to Professional Board to help plan AngelTales.org and you can: these special events. Email [email protected] Explore – Browse articles from current and past issues, for more information on board and enjoy exclusive content available only online. responsibilities. Connect – Join discussion forums and share your feedback on stories and issues. Plus you can click on any of our online ads to connect directly to pet friendly businesses located Support PAWS Chicago sponsors and throughout Chicagoland. Angel Tales advertisers! Subscribe – Get updates delivered by e-mail so you Let the businesses and retailers who sponsor never miss out on the latest news. Plus, you can PAWS know that you appreciate their support! also subscribe to our RSS news feed which delivers With such little corporate funding for companion Angel Tales updates to your favorite newsreaders, including: My Yahoo!, Google Reader, and Bloglines. animals, be sure to thank the advertisers in this magazine and the corporate sponsors of PAWS Get Involved – Learn how you can become a PAWS Chicago events for their support of homeless pets. volunteer or make a donation to support PAWS Chicago’s mission to create a No Kill Chicago. Leave a Legacy for the Animals. Subscribe and Win! Consider making a bequest to Subscribers to AngelTales.org will have the chance to enter PAWS Chicago, and join the growing monthly contests to win one of 100 $25 gift cards to your choice roster of Guardian Angels. Email of 12 select retailers including: Macy’s, Best Buy, CVS Pharmacy guardianangel@pawschicago. and more! Monthly contests kick off on January 1, 2009! org or call (773) 843-2508 for more information. Watch your e-mail or RSS feed for all of the details. *No purchase necessary. *PAWS Chicago has a strict privacy policy and will never sell your information. Cover thru letters.indd 4 10/23/08 12:59:09 PM Table of Contents COVER STORIES 9 Maddie’s Fund Awards Purdue Vet School and PAWS Chicago $2.3 million grant 30 Dealing with the Death of a Cherished Pet 35 The Legacy of Miss Kitty How her memory lives on in the Miss Kitty Senior Cat Room IN THIS ISSUE 46 Angels with Tails Michigan Avenue & Armitage 14 New Grant Dangles $75 Million 49 Sixth Annual Beach Party for Nonsurgical Pet Sterilization Research 50 Eighth Annual Run for Their Lives A Profile of Courage The Chicago Police 16 Department’s Animal Crimes Unit 51 VIVA PAWS Vegas 18 Adoption Program Aims to Dispel Pit Bull Myths REGULAR FEATURES 22 Rescue Work in Egypt 8 Letters to Readers 25 Hot Pet Items