PAWS Chicago Kicks Off Holiday Adopt-A-Thon This Weekend

PAWS Chicago will host its 9th annual adopt-a-thon this weekend, with hopes of saving dozens of cats and dogs this holiday season.

On Friday and Saturday, the PAWS Chicago Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center will extend its hours for a special two-day adoption marathon in an effort to help homeless dog, cats, puppies and kittens find a home in time for the holidays.

PAWS Chicago is the city's largest no kill humane organization. It aims to save animal lives through adoption, and raise awareness of pet overpopulation and killing of homeless animals.

In 2015, the organization found homes for 5,987 homeless pets through its Lincoln Park and Highland Park adoption centers, and performed 18,418 spay and neuter surgeries.

You can view the oganization's extended weekend hours below.

PAWS Chicago Adopt-A-Thon Hours

December 9: 11 a.m. through 11 p.m.

December 10: 11 a.m. through 11 p.m.

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