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PAWS Chicago rescuing more than 30 animals affected by Tennessee tornadoes

April 12, 2023 / 8:03 AM CDT / CBS Chicago

PAWS Chicago hosting supply drive for pets affected by tornadoes in Tennessee

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Volunteers from PAWS Chicago will bring more than 30 animals from Tennessee to Chicago after severe storms left the animals in trouble there.

Several tornadoes touched down in Tennessee and PAWS Chicago wants to help pets displaced by the storm.

They're asking for extra supplies as they work to find these animals new homes - including food, toys, crates, and more.

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Jeramie Bizzle

Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written for the Austin Weekly Newspaper, OakPark.com and Sportskeeda.