Officials: Vet Found That Carriage Horse Pulled From Street Only Had Minor AbrasionA veterinarian found that a horse taken off the streets this past weekend after Chicago Animal Care and Control detected an injury only had a minor abrasion, officials said Tuesday.
Irish Nobleman Pub Offers $1,000 To Family That Adopted Kobe The Dog For His Return To His Original FamilyAfter 10-year-old Kobe the dog got away from his owners on July 5 when he was afraid of fireworks, he was picked up by Chicago Animal Care and Control and eventually sent to another rescue and legally adopted by another family -- all while his original owners say they were looking for him.
Unleashed Dog Attacks Mini Dachshund, Owner Doesn't Give InfoA woman says she is left with hundreds of dollars in veterinary bills after the apparent owner of her dog's attacker walked away without giving her his information.
Chicago Animal Care And Control Taking In Lost Pets 'Nonstop' Since Fireworks DisplaysIt's no secret fireworks scare most dogs. Thursday night's light shows did more than send them into hiding. Some took off running and still haven't been found.
Furry Friends Will Be Available For Free Adoptions This SaturdayIn a Facebook post, the agency said it is "packed" and is waiving adoption fees with a wedding-themed event, complete with party favors, pet goodies, a celebration toasts for every animal adopted and cake (for people and pets.) The CACC added that "wedding attire encourage."
Looking To Adopt A Pet For The Holidays?"We really want to make sure that people understand this is a commitment and responsibility for life," said Kelley Gandurski, the executive director of Chicago Care and Animal Control.
Rochelle And Gilmore, Two Dogs From Jail Training Program, Need Forever HomesTwo dogs who recently completed a new obedience training program at the Cook County Jail are looking for their forever homes.
Chicago To Upgrade Care At Animal Shelter Medical FacilityA statement from the mayor's office says $1.5 million is being set aside to renovate the animal shelter's medical facility and improve care.
Injured Deer Removed From CTA Tracks EuthanizedAccording to Chicago Animal Care and Control's medical evaluation, the deer had suffered multiple fractures, a severely broken leg and open wounds.
'I Was Heartbroken,' Bridgeport Man Is Reunited With His Dog, PepsiJohn Montowski spent seven hours looking for his dog and calling her name.
Dozens Of Dogs Rescued From Animal HoarderAdult canines and three liters of puppies are going to be checked out by vets, vaccinated, chipped and eventually put up for adoption.
Chicago Animal Care Officers, Police Can Now Scan Stray Animals For Microchips In The FieldChicago animal control officers and police officers now can return some lost pets to their owners right away, rather than first taking them to the city pound, thanks to microchip scanners donated by two animal rescue groups.
Chicago Animal Care and Control Received Visitors, Gifts On Christmas EveThe four-legged residents of a Chicago animal shelter received some visitors, and presents, on Christmas Eve.
Chicago Man Trapping Cats Hopes To Get City's AttentionHe says the city could be doing more to tackle the cat population on the West and South Sides; traps are an effort to get his point across.