With temperatures forecast to dip below zero over the weekend, the city’s largest no-kill shelter is hoping 125 of its animals will soon be in warm, forever homes just in time for the holidays.

PAWS Chicago’s annual Adopt-a-Thon kicked off Friday at its Lincoln Park shelter, with more than a dozen people lined up outside the center’s doors.

Inside, some of the animals were decked out in holiday outfits. Some zoomed around, playing with toys. Other napped.

“Having a companion animal is so rewarding, and bringing that pet into your home, it’s life-changing,” said Celene Mielcarek, PAWS’ chief program officer. “It gives you such joy, such unconditional love. And this is such a great time of year to do it. The holidays are a time of joy and festivity.”

The adoption center, 1997 N. Clybourn

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