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Healthy and Happy Pets in the New Year
Did you make any resolutions for your furry friend at the start of the New Year? Create a plan to provide your pet with a healthier and more active life for 2022 by improving his diet, exercise, and mental stimulation. Always check with your vet before you begin a new diet for your four-legged friend. Learn more!
Senior Cats Need Loving Homes
We have more than 40 cats ages 8 and older who are longing for a forever home. These special animals have so much love to give. Learn the benefits of adopting an older feline.
Help Pets with Tax-Savvy Donations Before Dec. 31
Many of our pet lovers have asked how they can help prevent animal cruelty and protect animals in need during these trying times. We need your help now more than ever before — here are two, tax-savvy ways to make an immediate impact with a gift from your IRA or Stocks.
‘Tis the season to be safe: Holiday Safety Tips
Securely anchor your Christmas tree. The tree is very enticing to furry friends and if they are playing near the tree, it could tip or fall over on your pet. Avoid the tinsel. The shiny material may look like a toy, but swallowing it can lead to an obstructed digestive tract, severe vomiting, dehydration, and can even require surgery.
Holiday Wish List
The Anti-Cruelty Society relies on the generosity of donations from individual and corporate donors to care for homeless pets. There are a variety of ways to help!
October Is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!
October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month-a month dedicated to recognize all the wonderful dogs in shelters across the country awaiting their forever homes.
Community Programs Have Gone Virtual
Want to practice yoga with kittens, create crafts, or tune in to a story time complete with Muffin the pup puppet? Several of our popular programs, including Web Warriors for teens, and our Pet Loss Support Group, are now available online! Visit our calendar of events for a wide range of engaging options. Registration is required to receive a link to the virtual program.
July Is Lost Pet Prevention Month
Pets can get lost for a number of reasons, but it is how you get them back that matters the most. Microchipping is an easy way to make sure you get your four-legged friend back ASAP!
April Is National Heartworm Awareness Month
Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal disease that is transmitted from animal to animal by mosquitoes. To protect your dogs, they should get a monthly dose of a heartworm prevention pill. This is prescribed by your veterinarian and often comes in tasty flavors to help make it more appealing to your dog.
Warmer Weather Brings Surge In Cat Population
Chicago’s mild winter is having an impact on local cats. Animal experts tell CBS 2 when the weather is warmer, more cats who aren’t spayed go into heat. That means a surge in the pet population.
February is Adopt a Rabbit Month
Rabbits are incredibly intelligent, loving, and social creatures. With an average life span of 7-10 years, these affectionate pets are great for people from all walks of life. Did you know? Rabbits are VERY social animals. In terms of time commitment,…
New Animal-Related Laws in 2020
Illinois passed over 250 new laws that take effect on January 1, 2020. There are several new laws related to animals and animal care.
Cold Weather Safety Tips
The weather outside is frightful, but keeping your pet safe doesn’t have to be! Following these tips will help prevent the cold weather from affecting your pet’s health.
Home for the Howlidays
We love to hang out with the animals in our care but sometimes our animals need a break from shelter life. In the past year, we sent over 1,000 animals to foster homes, which was so critical for animals who need a little extra attention in a comfy home environment.
Subaru Love a Pet Adoption Event
Subaru loves pets and we do too! So on Saturday, October 12, Subaru will be covering the adoption fees of every kitten, cat, puppy, and dog adopted from The Anti-Cruelty Society at our 510 N. LaSalle Street Adoption Center.
Pet Wellness in the Community
The Anti-Cruelty Society has been hosting dog wellness fairs in areas that do not have access to veterinarian care for several years now. We believe that caring for owned pets is just as important as helping homeless pets find their forever homes, so providing education and resources to these communities, free of charge, is just one way we do that.
High Rise Dogs: A Workshop
Living in an apartment complex with your dog can be difficult. The Anti-Cruelty Society has a workshop that can help! High Rise Dogs: A Workshop helps tenants and their furry friends put their best paws forward.
Other Ways to Give
The Anti-Cruelty Society cares for more than 5,500 shelter animals each and every year and we couldn’t do that without people like you! Our supporters give of their time and treasures to help us help animals get the second chance they deserve. There are many ways to give to animals in need.
What Dog Owners Should Know About the FDA Alert
Our friends at VCA Hospitals recently shared an article by Melanie Hoffman, DVM, about the FDA Alert on grain-free dog food diets that should be noted by all dog owners.
Dog Days of Summer Annual Fundraiser
We got the pawfect cure for the Monday Blues, and it involves a cocktail in hand and a puppy by your side.
4th of July Tips for Pet Parents
It is difficult to enjoy a firework show knowing your pet is huddled at home terrified of the unknown, and once the boom start , it is hard to soothe their fears. However, there are a few techniques you can do to reduce the anxiety your pet endures this Independence Day.
Chicago Dog-Friendly Treat Pass
Does your dog love to explore? Grab the free Chicago Dog-Friendly Treat Pass from Sidewalk Dog and grab free treats for you and your pup all over Chicago!
It’s Raining…Kittens!
Caring for a very young, orphaned kitten is so important but it is a lot of work. Humans must step into the role the mother cat would normally play: feeding them every few hours, cleaning them up, and teaching them…
National Pet First Aid Month
Learning pet first aid can help in many emergency situations related to your cat or dog. Since animals cannot verbally tell us when something is wrong, reading their body language in an emergency is vitally important. Here are some of the…
Reducing Stress for your Cat
Depending on your cat’s needs, there are several feline enrichment activities that could benefit them. Adult cats benefit greatly from 30 minutes of play time per day. Kittens need a bit more activity, about 45-60 minutes per day. Just like…
Reading Your Pet’s Body Language
Dogs and cats have their own ways of telling us what’s going on. Here are some common behaviors from our furry friends that will help us better understand their needs. Dogs: YAWNING. We may think it’s cute and that they’re telling…
Meet Foster Dog, Mack
Five-year-old Mack arrived at the Society in January and is currently in a foster home to help him open up to new people and experiences. Able to see through his shy demeanor into his fun-loving side, his foster Silvia Stangalino…