About Us

About Paws Fur Purrpuss

Founded in 2012, Paws Fur Purrpuss (PFP) is a customized animal care provider. We believe that every animal in your life is a unique being and deserves unique care. We craft all of our services to fit your pet's individual and family needs. Our services focus on optimizing your pet's quality of life by providing exercise, structure, and respect. We also recognize that in today's fast-paced world, families need a bit more help. We offer in-home services and transport services. We come to you and we take your pets where they need to go. Plus, all of our play dates (a signature service of ours!) include pickup and drop off. 

We serve Forest Park, IL and the surrounding Chicagoland area and have added Streator, IL and the surrounding area. PFP is licensed and insured. 

Jennifer Lawlor

Jennifer has a long history of caring for animals. She grew up on a 62 acre farm handling dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, fish, horses, and cows. Her formative experiences with animals of all types, particularly with rescue animals, planted the seed for what would become Paws Fur Purrpuss (PFP). After 20 years working outside of the animal care world, Jennifer formed a plan to finally lay the groundwork for PFP.

In April 2012, Jennifer took her love, compassion, and knowledge of animals and combined it with her experience in sales and entrepreneurship to launch PFP. She loves spending every day playing with animals and making a difference in their lives. When she's not caring for others' pets, she devotes her time to her three rescues: Sasha, Petey, and Honey. 

Giving Back

PFP believes in animal rescue: wild or domestic, whether they are on the endangered list or on the street, in captivity or in a shelter. We aim to fight for animals' right to have a long and peaceful life. We donate to the ASPCA, National Wildlife Federation, and PETA.