Four Paws Animal Foundation

08/12/2025

Our sweet fragile senior 'BRANDY" had a good night after arriving yesterday morning at Four Paws. Here she is taking a nap after a good breakfast of can food snuggling in the blanket she makes a nest out of. I think she even purrs in her sleep! She has the cutest chirp when asking for attention! We have a senior medical exam for her on August 27th which will tell us more about her current health condition.

08/11/2025

"Butterfly" (now "Brandy") has arrived safely at "Fou Paws" and many thanks to Jan Nelson, our long time supporter and volunteer, for transporting her to us so quickly. More photos and information on her well-being will follow once she knows she is safe and comfortable.

08/09/2025

We have requested and received a firm hold on "BUTTERFLY" a 15 year old senior found and brought to Chicago Animal Care & Control. The staff said she is in a weak condition but friendly and may have an ear tipped signifying a feral but could also be a result of frost bite at some time. We have requested transport help from Northern Illinois Transport Team and once she is settled in will receive a complete senior medical exam. We will keep everyone updated on her results.

07/25/2025

Within the past few months we had to post heartbreaking news due to the unexpected loss of a number of our senior rescues in such a short period of time. "Sarah" and I would like to thank everyone for their warm acknowledgements of their passing. Whether a rescue or personal pet its never easy to say goodbye but to have the presence of sweet "Sarah" by my side to help me remember how lucky I am to be in a position through Four Paws to help these sweet seniors have a comfortable life even if for only a short time is a blessing..

07/23/2025

With much sadness in our hearts we had to send another of our sweet senior rescues "HAZEL" to the Rainbow Bridge with a gentle sleep while holding her in my arms and whispering how lucky we were to be able to take care of this beautiful gentle lady, Hazel was an owner surrender at animal control when we rescued her last year and we were happily going to be able to place her in a foster to adopt home but the individual backed out and so she remained as a permanent member of the Four Paws family of rescues. Run free HAZEL in grassy meadows knowing you were very loved!!

07/09/2025

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07/07/2025

07/06/2025

We are in need of volunteers in our immediate area to help with the transport of our senior feline rescues for necessary vet appointments either on an "as need" basis or unexpected medical emergency. Our primary medical clinic is Hanover Park Animal Care Center where we have been a client for approximately 30 years and urgent care clinics Elk Grove Emergency or St. Charles Immediate Care facility. Driver would be accompanied by a Four Paws member and wait throughout the exam for a return trip. "Vicky" says thank you for your consideraion. Please e-mail, text or call for more information.

07/05/2025

With hugs, kisses and pets we had to say farewell to our sweet 16 year old senior sweetheart "ECHO". It was so difficult to let her go but her blood work came back with results of advance kidney disease which explained her incontinence througout the past few months. She must have lead a difficult life as a TNR feline and we are so very grateful that Four Paws was able to give her love and comfort if even for only a short time she was with us as a rescue member of our Four Paws family. I will truly miss you beautiful lady but happy knowing you are now running free at the Rainbow Bridge and your eyes are now healed so you can see the beautiful meadows. Love you
"ECHO"!

07/04/2025

UPDATE "SARAH": Her 6 month rescue wellness exam was excellent. No UTI, all blood work looking very good and doctor did not feel x-ray needed for those rear legs deformity as doctor said they looked just fine. Yes she certainly is a good eater as she doubled her weight since we rescued her and is now 10lbs!!!

07/04/2025

🚨32 ANIMALS IN THE LAST 24 HOURS🚨

This brings our current animal population to 264 animals, ranging from dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, and guinea pigs.

The problem isn't just about cage space, but CAPACITY FOR CARE. The ability to meet each animal's individual, unique needs.

Capacity for care in an animal shelter refers to the number of animals a shelter can adequately care for, ensuring their physical and mental well-being, while also considering the resources and staff available. This becomes increasingly difficult when there is a wide variety of species, animals that have extra medical needs, or animals that need a much slower approach because they are fearful or shutdown.

Please consider submitting an adoption application TODAY.

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