The Society's 2011 Annual Report Magazine is Now Online!

The latest issue of The Anti-Cruelty Sociey Magazine, our 2011 Annual Report, is now available to read online. Featured in this issue is our annual honor roll of donors, questions answered by our expert Field Services  and Behavior & Training Managers, a recap of our "It's Raining Cats & Dogs!" gala, and so much more! Featured on the cover of this issue is Pat Cohen, posing with her daughter's handsome pups, and photographed by Steve Grubman. Click here to read the issue.

 


 

Sweetie Grace, a Pit Bull, and Her Owner Pull Themselves Through Adversity

In a few months, Sweetie Grace will turn 10 years old. Who is Sweetie Grace, you ask? She's the pit bull I wrote about in April 2003. Since then, from time to time, readers have asked me how she's faring, so I decided to check up on her. When I first met Sweetie Grace, she was just under a year old and had been in a garage fire months before that left her with burns over 50 percent of her body. Click here for full story...

 

The Anti-Cruelty Society in the Chicago Tribune

Click here to read an article that ran on the front page of the Chicago Tribune about our behavior specialists here at The Anti-Cruelty Society. Karen Okura and Avi Brown participated in the interview with reporter John Owens and did a great job! This article serves as a great tool to teach people about what it means to be an “open admission” shelter and what it is like to be on the behavior and training staff at the Society. Read the full article here.

Charitable Dawg at Franks ‘n’ Dawgs

1863 N. Clybourn, Chicago

Hungry?  Keep your calendar open for this special promotion. When you order “The Big Easy” during the month of December, The Anti-Cruelty Society receives $1. If you haven’t tried one, you are truly missing one divine dawg!

 

Panache

2252 N. Clark Street, Chicago

Mention this promotion when you shop during December for women’s clothing and accessories to receive 10% off your purchase and a percentage of your purchase will also be given to The Anti-Cruelty Society. This is a great opportunity to shop for all the ladies on your holiday gift giving list.  They are open Monday – Friday, 11 to 7 and Sunday Noon to 5.


Meet Guy...

Guy is the new mascot for The Anti-Cruelty Society. This very special cat has his own blog where you will learn about his adventures that he has while serving as a an important member of our team. Learn more about a day in the life of Guy here.

 

Comptroller's Critters

A big thank you to everyone who stopped out on Friday, October 28 from Noon to 3 p.m. at The Thompson Center for our Comptroller's Critters Adoption Event! We found homes for 3 dogs and 1 cat, and had a great time visiting with the community!

 

It's Raining Cats & Dogs!

The Anti-Cruelty Society’s 11th annual benefit, It’s Raining Cats & Dogs! was a huge success! Due to the generosity of our dedicated supporters we were able to raise more than $160,000. A portion of the funds raised has already gone towards a new van for the humane education department. Thank you to all who participated—from the chefs, to our volunteers, to our sponsors, and everyone in between—we could not have done it without you! More...


Office Cat Diane Has Her Own Blog!

Diane, The Anti-Cruelty Society's only permanent resident and "Office Cat" blogs about the daily activities and programs at the Society. Click here to read her blog and learn more about the Society from a cats point of view. 

 

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