A puppy in Oprah's dog Sophie's suite at PAWS Chicago

Photo: Tony Gibson

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Since PAWS Chicago opened in 1997, the number of animals euthanized in Chicago has dropped by more than 50 percent. Oprah first visited the center with her show in April 2008 for a series on puppy mills and pet homelessness, and decided to sponsor a suite in Sophie's memory.