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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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Gretl

Gretl

Apr 1, 2018 |

Gretls’ story began in TX, where she was found as a stray, wandering the streets. When she was picked up by Animal Control, it was clear she was VERY pregnant. That very day Gretl gave birth to 11 pups. You have to understand, it’s hard enough on animals when they’re...

Miley #miraclemiley

Miley #miraclemiley

Jan 1, 2018 |

      Miley was our first rescue of 2018. When we were contacted by Leslie in SE Missouri with a plea for help and pics of her X-rays - I knew we had to help! You see, this little girl was hit by a car in rural Missouri on or around Saturday, December...

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