Our Story
Paws Critter Crossing was founded in 1950 by Dwight and Darlene Uhter in Cook County, Illinois. What began as a small initiative to care for a few animals has blossomed into a sanctuary for nearly 100 permanent residents, including neglected and unwanted animals, as well as both indigenous and non-indigenous wildlife. In 1999, PCC became a non-profit organization dedicated to community outreach, education, and the rehabilitation of orphaned, injured, and displaced wildlife.