Blessed Bonds provides temporary assistance to those who want to keep their animal companions but have trouble meeting their pets' daily needs. Offers temporary foster care when space is available and loan of cat playpens for cat owners who are able to keep their cats with them or with family members.

Arranges temporary shelter for pets of domestic abuse victims. Pets can be held for up to 60 days. All animals receive a medical exam and any medical care needed during the custody period.

PAWS Chicago connects pet owners suffering from a financial, health, domestic, or other crisis and in need of a temporary home for their dog or cat with a foster family in the area to care for and protect the pet until they can reunite. While not guaranteed that all animals will be accepted into the program, they will make every effort to find a qualified temporary foster family in the area.