Paws Chicago is a sham

One month ago we found a lost or escaped super cute dog that showed up at our back door on a very cold night and we currently keep in our apartment. He is a young, well behaved and groomed black dog (pug or chug) and has no microchip (confirmed at vet clinic). We tried to find the owner via social media and posters - no results. We tried the animal control, they told us that this kind of dog will likely be adopted but no guarantees that he won't be killed, so we did not want to take the risk. We made an intake appointment with PAWS Chicago, learning that it is a no-kill shelter. The dog was sent back after the examination today, based on the vague ground that he was too excited during examination (no incident whatsoever reported). We said that he is always extremely calm and cuddly with us at home, but that dis not change their decision. What kind of no-kill shelter can call itself that while what it actually does is to admit animals that have no need whatsoever, including minimal training? We just tried to help this stray animal by being good residents and taking care of him as we contact no-kill shelters, and we are literally asked to just release him back to the street where he would likely die. If this dog is not admitted, given his good health and good behavior we observed in our family for a month, I cannot imagine any stray dog being admitted and successfully adopted. This is clearly false branding and misinformation on the part of PAWS Chicago and this must be exposed. This establishment is nothing but a relocation service for hand-picked animals in tip-top shape and misrepresents this to receive donations and preserve non-profit status. We will try other options but we are very frustrated given how much we tried to save this animal with zero cooperation from any organization in the city. submitted by [comments]