Chicago’s city-run shelter is on track to put down more animals in 2023 than it has in years, a reality that the agency’s leader said Wednesday was the result of rising pet care costs a… ...

Animal shelters overcrowded with pets from families facing economic, housing woes Shelter operators are in crisis mode as they try to reduce the kennel crush. The issue is sometimes blamed on ...

Chicago animal shelters 'desperate' for pet adoptions, foster homes as rescues reach crisis levels Space is severely limited in housing additional animals, particularly dogs over 40 pounds that ...

In 2023, the city's impoundment facility, Chicago Animal Care & Control, took in 1,198 more dogs and cats than the previous year, leading to a 22.7% increase in euthanasia.

CHICAGO, Ill -- A Chicago animal shelter has some great news to share in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, according to FOX 32. Chicago Animal Care and Control says it has run out of adoptable ...

Chicago’s Alarming Shelter Statistics Animal shelters across the U.S. are grappling with an overwhelming influx of stray dogs, exacerbated by holidays like the Fourth of July.

A Chicago animal shelter says it ran out of adoptable animals for the first time ever on Tuesday, in the middle of the coronavirus crisis gripping the country. “It’s something we’ve never ...

CHICAGO (CBS) — Pet rescue organizations around Chicago continue to report a need for forever homes. This week, Amy Johnson from PAWS Chicago highlighted the story of Flute.

CHICAGO – A Chicago animal rescue organization opened its second adoption location at a time when the need is great. Heather Owen started “One Tail at a Time” 17 years ago, and the rescue ...

Several shelters assure they’re on the verge of a critical overpopulation crisis with the number of pets, especially medium and large dogs, peaking this year.

Chicago Animal Care and Control A Chicago animal shelter says it ran out of adoptable animals for the first time ever on Tuesday, in the middle of the coronavirus crisis gripping the country.