Chicago Animal Care And Control
City Still Searching For Owner Of Dog Rescued From Ice
The one-year old German Shepherd mix continues to be cared for at the Chicago Animal Care and Control facility on 27th Street and Western Avenue.
Police Shoot And Kill Pit Bull On SW Side
A Chicago Police officer shot and killed a pit bull which attacked other pets Tuesday morning in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
Chicago Animal Care And Control Director Fired
The executive director of Chicago’s Animal Care and Control department was fired Friday, a move she said “was a complete surprise to me.”
Cop Removes Rooster From Blue Line Subway Tracks
It’s not unusual for the CTA to have to temporarily halt service on one of its trains because of an object or a person on the train tracks, but a live rooster? That’s what happened early Monday morning in the Logan Square neighborhood.
Judge To Rule On Whether Rescued Puppies Can Go Up For Adoption
A hearing is being held Thursday to determine the future for 43 puppies that were found in a cramped parked vehicle last week.
Man Accused Of Kicking Kitten Like A Football
A 22-year-old South Side man is in the county jail – accused of kicking a kitten like it was a football.
Dog Abandoned And Attacked On West Side Now In Foster Home
Isis, the shepherd terrier mix who was abandoned in the cold by her owners and then attacked by children with baseball bats, is now in a foster home.
Animal Control Director: Facility Has Improved Dramatically
The city’s Director of Animal Care and Control says onetime problems at the sprawling facility at 27th Street and Western Avenue are well under control these days.
City To Begin Cracking Down On Unlicensed Dogs Next Year
If your dog doesn’t have a city license – a dog tag – and you live in Chicago, you might end up paying a fine after the first of the year.
Despite Bad Economy, Shelters See Fewer Unwanted Pets
The City of Chicago takes in 20,000 unwanted animals every year, and while most have to be euthanized, the city is doing better than most.
City Wants To Move Deer Family Out Of Boystown
The City of Chicago wants to move three residents of the Boystown neighborhood to another part of town – because other residents may be killing them with kindness.
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