PAWS Chicago Helps Displaced Pets Following Nashville Tornadoes

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CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Twenty-three cats and dogs settled in at the PAWS Chicago Medical Center after a long drive from central Tennessee. 

Nearly two dozen people, including several children, died early Tuesday as several tornadoes ripped through Nashville.

Founder and Chair Paula Fasseas said the facility took in about a dozen dogs and a dozen cats from Nashville Metropolitan Animal Control to make room in shelters for displaced pets. 

"Late Tuesday night, we received a call from Nashville, from their animal control chief veterinarian, contacting us and said 'We need help'," said Fasseas. 

PAWS Chicago volunteers drove to Nashville and brought back the cats and dogs where each one will receive a full medical checkup before being cleared for adoption.

Dog breeds range from Labrador mixes to Terriers to Great Pyrenees puppies.

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"There's a lot of large dogs, so I want to encourage suburban people with yards to please come, because it is hard in a city shelter. A lot of people live in apartments and we really would love to see these dogs get homes with yards," Fasseas said.

Those interested in adopting can visit PAWSChicago.org or visit one of their adoption sites.