Saint Rocco's Treats, a maker of handcrafted dog treats, has partnered with PAWS Chicago to donate 1,000 pounds of treats over 12 months for use in positive reinforcement training, enrichment activities, and medical care for shelter dogs awaiting adoption.
- 1,000 pounds of Saint Rocco's treats will be donated to PAWS Chicago over the next 12 months
- Treats support positive reinforcement training, enrichment, and medical care to help shelter dogs build confidence and reduce stress
- PAWS Chicago, founded in 1997, has reduced homeless pet euthanasia in Chicago by 89% and adopted 4,918 pets in 2025
- Treats will be used at both the Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center and Kocourek Medical Center, plus adoption events across Chicago
Saint Rocco's Treats, maker of handcrafted dog treats made with seven ingredients, has partnered with PAWS Chicago, the city's largest no-kill humane organization. As PAWS Chicago's official training and enrichment treat sponsor, Saint Rocco's will donate 1,000 pounds of treats over the next 12 months to support positive reinforcement training, enrichment and medical care for dogs awaiting adoption.
Treats will be used to help shelter dogs build confidence, reduce stress and create positive associations during training sessions, daily enrichment and veterinary visits.
"Dogs give us so much without asking for anything in return — they're loyal, joyful, forgiving and completely present," said Kolby Rush, CEO and co-founder of Saint Rocco's Treats. "We believe returning that love means more than making great treats. It means standing behind the organizations doing the hard work every day to care for dogs in need. PAWS Chicago has transformed the lives of thousands of animals, and we're incredibly proud to support their mission and help make every dog's journey to a forever home a little brighter and a lot yummier."
PAWS Chicago was founded in 1997 and has helped reduce homeless pet euthanasia in Chicago by 89%. In 2025, the organization's Lurie Clinic completed 21,327 spay/neuter surgeries, more than 1,400 foster families cared for 2,268 animals, volunteers contributed more than 125,000 hours of service, and 4,918 pets were adopted.
At the PAWS Chicago Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center, treats will be used in daily enrichment activities and positive reinforcement training.Saint Rocco's Treats | PAWS Chicago
"Positive reinforcement is essential to helping dogs feel safe, reduce stress and build confidence throughout their time in our care," said Jordan Michaels, KPA CTP, PAWS Chicago's assistant director of animal behavior.
"Healthy, high-quality treats are an important part of that approach, and Saint Rocco's small-batch treats, handcrafted in the U.S., make the company a natural partner in our work," continued Michaels. "From training and enrichment to providing comfort during medical exams, these treats will help our behavior and veterinary teams meet each dog's individual needs. We're grateful to Saint Rocco's for investing in our mission and helping us provide exceptional care for every dog we serve."
At the PAWS Chicago Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center, treats will be used in daily enrichment activities and positive reinforcement training. At the PAWS Chicago Kocourek Medical Center, treats will be used during examinations, treatments and recovery.
Saint Rocco's will also sample treats at PAWS Chicago adoption events and training classes, including Angels with Tails adoption events in Roscoe Village, Barrington, Winnetka and Chicago's Gold Coast, and at Big Love, Adopt-A-Thon and Clear the Shelters events.
