Chicago's classic rock radio station 97.1 FM The Drive (WDRV) successfully concluded its 9th annual Operation: Santa Paws fundraiser, raising $36,063 to support homeless and abused pets through a partnership with The Anti-Cruelty Society.
The campaign, hosted by morning show personalities Sherman & Tingle, featured online donations and a live broadcast event on December 13, 2025, at a Jewel-Osco in Schaumburg, Illinois, where listeners donated pet food, supplies, toys, and cash.
Funds will provide essential resources like food, veterinary care, adoptions, and support services for thousands of animals in need during the holiday season and beyond.
Anti-Cruelty Society President Darlene Duggan expressed gratitude for the community's generosity, noting contributions including a matching challenge from FREE Pet Cremation.
The event highlights The Drive's ongoing tradition of holiday pet charity, with previous years raising amounts from $19,000 to over $34,000, initially partnering with PAWS Chicago before shifting to Anti-Cruelty.