When you adopt from a no-kill shelter, you save two lives. The animal you adopt and the one that replaces them.
New Adult Volunteer Meeting
November 2, 2024 10:00am
P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park
8301 W. 191st, Tinley Park, IL
UPCOMING EVENTS
These are the faces of the lost and abandoned in our area. Every day more and more animals are abandoned, lost or injured. We rely on help from you to provide the love and care they need.
Marcy was left at an emergency vet with a giant wound on her head. She appeared to be attacked by an animal with bite marks all over her body. Her wounds were cleaned out and she’s recovering in a foster home. Being left on the streets, sometimes means you have to fight for your life.
Broccoli was a stray dog hit by a car. A Good Samaritan found him and brought him to the ER. We couldn’t let this dog die or suffer because he didn’t have an owner, so we took care of him. He was transferred to Midwest where he had a screw put in his hip.
Muffin was yet another dog who was hit by a car. We seem to see more and more of this everyday. Muffin unfortunately lost her eye and suffered from head trauma. She is currently undergoing physical therapy to hopefully regain movement in her injured leg. She will receive so much love until she’s ready to find a home!
Lennox was abandoned in a forest preserve. Sadly, a story too common now a days. He was left with his cage and food, all alone to fend for himself. One of our volunteers saw a dog in distress and went and brought him to safety. He is going to be vetted and hopefully find a home very soon. He’s visibly scared and learning to trust humans again. He’s already shown to be such a sweetheart!
Kiera is a tiny little kitten who suffered a big injury! She came in with her leg very out of place. She had a fractured femur and her hip was out of place. Ultimately amputation was the best option for her and she is recovering on 3 legs!
Cotton Candy was left in a box outside our shelter when we were closed. She was incredibly sick and unfortunately passed away of Panleukopenia. She passed away receiving the best care and love we could give her. Unfortunately this also shut our cat intake down due to a room of exposed cats.
We have taken in an injured animal nearly every day this week. We are grateful to be able to save them, but we can’t without you. Please consider making a donation to help us continue to help them.
*Thank you to the amazing orthopedic surgeon Dr.Settle and staff at Midwest Animal Hospital, working hard to keep these dogs comfortable!
We need volunteers! If you love animals and have time to spare, join our family! Your time each week can make such a difference!
Help is especially needed for volunteers comfortable with large dogs, as well as cat and dog volunteers for weekends.
Email volunteer@pawstinleypark.org and get started today!
We need volunteers! If you love animals and have time to spare, join our family! Your time each week can make such a difference!Help is especially needed for volunteers comfortable with large dogs, as well as cat and dog volunteers for weekends.
Kitten season is here and we need your help to save lives!
If you can provide the warmth and love of a home, we can provide all the supplies and veterinary care. Kittens under 8 weeks old and nursing moms and babies can’t be saved without foster homes.
Together we can save lives! Email fosters@pawstinleypark.org
The Minnie Hochwarter Memorial Fund just saved its 100th dog!
Foxy is a 6 month old Shepherd mix who was relinquished with a broken leg that was beyond repair. Thankfully, the surgery was able to be performed and paid for by the Minnie Fund. Foxy healed quickly with 3 legs and she’s ready for a home!
Joan & Wayne Hochwarter created this fund for special needs dogs after their beloved dog Minnie died. The fund has spent over $100,000 to save dogs that needed extra care to live. From broken bones, eye enucleations, to diagnostic specialists, the Minnie Fund was there!
We are so thankful for the Minnie Hochwarter Memorial Fund, so we can continue to save these special dogs.
Thank you Wayne & Joan for all that you do!
If you would like to donate to future Minnie dogs, you can donate on our website with “Minnie” in the memo.
WAYS TO HELP
Chewy.com
We have partnered with Chewy.com & they have generously offered to donate $20 for every new customer who makes a purchase! All you have to do is use the link below & make a purchase & we will receive $20. So go ahead & order a lil’ something nice for your pet & all their friends! It’s a win-win for everyone!
Click here to make your purchase count for P.A.W.S.
Amazon Wish List
We are often asked if there are things that we need that can be shipped from Amazon. There sure are! You can find our Amazon Wish List by clicking this link: Amazon Wish List
Fresh Step Paw Points
Did you know that you can donate points from every purchase of Fresh Step cat litter to help our shelter? Join the Paw Points Rewards Program & donate your points to help us earn things like cat litter & comfy beds for our kitties! Join the Paw Points Rewards Program
FURRY FEATURES
Minnie’s Memorial Fund
The Minnie Memorial Fund which was created years ago by Joan and Wayne Hochwarter after their beloved Minnie passed away. This fund is used for our special needs dogs who may require expensive procedures and surgeries in order to give those dogs a chance for a good life. Besides selling dog bandanas at all events and the Tinley Park Farmers Market, each year on Minnie’s anniversary, Joan and Wayne Hochwarter honor their Minnie by donating $5,000 to the memorial fund. May 11th marked Minnie’s 7th anniversary. What a bittersweet day for all who knew Minnie. P.A.W.S. Tinley Park would not be able to do these life saving procedures without the Minnie Fund and we would like to say “thank you” so very much for Joan and Wayne’s dedication to our special needs dogs. When Joan spoke about Minnie’s fund she said, “Seven years and the tears continue to flow but she does live on in “Minnie’s Dogs”.
Partners
As a non-profit organization, we could not keep our shelter open without the help of our generous Partners. Each of these businesses provides valuable services to the Shelter. From organizing an event or taking care of our animals and the shelter grounds, each of these Partners plays a special role in helping us with our mission of caring for and finding ‘furever’ homes for our animals.
