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I saved one animal and it didn't change the world,
but surely the world changed for that one animal
I saved one animal and it didn't change the world,
but surely the world changed for that one animal
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Placing Paws of Illinois was established in 2008 in Lake County Illinois with the goal of saving animals from high risk situations. Placing Paws has adopted nearly 2000 animals since it began.

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Placing Paws 10th Birthday Party

Placing Paws 10th Birthday Party

Check out some of the great items that we will be raffling off at our Birthday Party!September 8th Placing Paws turned 10! Come one come all! Our Birthday celebration is everyone's celebration! Adler Park 1500 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 2:00 -5:00 PM Click for...

Chalet Adoption Event

Chalet Adoption Event

Placing Paws will holding an adoption event at Chalet Nursery Sunday August 12, 12-3pm.  Come out and meet some of our adoptable aniamls in their pet department.

Pawberry Lane – Celebrate the Animals and Rescue

Pawberry Lane – Celebrate the Animals and Rescue

Come have fun at another multi rescue event! Games, crafts, animals and more! Enjoy a few cocktail with essential oils or keep it simple with an iced tea. Learn about the different rescue groups and see how you and the kids can help. Placing Paws will have some of our...

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