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Smokey Safe from Bandit, Reunited with Owner
A Georgia woman was reunited with her dog, Smokey, in Chicago today. Click here for more.
Georgia Woman Reunited with Lost Dog
An 83-year-old Georgia woman was reunited with her lost dog Saturday here in Chicago.
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Fact Checker: The Anti-Cruelty Society
The Anti-Cruelty Society does so much more. Click here for more.
Adoptable Pets at The Anti-Cruelty Society
The Anti-Cruelty Society shows off some of its adoptable pets during a media open house.
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What Do You Know About The Society?
In honor of their 113th Birthday, find out everything that this incredible organization has to offer.
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Shy rescue dogs need compassionate homes
Fifteen dogs rescued in Mississippi were sent to the Anti-Cruelty Society.
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Take Care of Your Pet’s Dental Health: Dr. Barbiers
Did you know February is Pet Dental Health Month? One recent survey showed Chicago pets have some of the worst dental health in the country. Click here for more.
The Dog Days of…winter?
The dog days of winter can actually be dangerous for your pets. Click here for more.
White tigers exhibit shut down at Navy Pier
Navy Pier has closed its popular royal white tiger exhibit amid claims it is dangerous to children.
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15 rescued dogs donated to The Anti-Cruelty Society
Fifteen rescued dogs have been donated to Chicago's Anti-Cruelty Society. Click here for more.
Bad dogs: Nature vs. nurture
A horrific dog attack that left a jogger critically injured this week has brought to light a familiar debate over laws governing animals and their owners. Click here for more.
Rescued owner and Pit Bull celebrate adoption anniversary
Roberta Miller and her dog "Sweetie Grace" visit staff at the Anti Cruelty Society in Chicago to celebrate 10th anniversary of the adoption of the rescued animal. Click here for more.
Kyle Voissem, Chicago Man, Allegedly Dumped Boiling Water On His Dog boiling water on dog in Pilsen
A Chicago man was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty after he allegedly threw boiling water onto his dog, severely burning it after it urinated on the floor in his apartment. Click here for more.
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? Click here for more.
Family Abandons Dog—Strangers Abuse It
The tan mutt howled and barked for hours outside her owner's new home. But Lashon Johnson and
her son Lorenzo said they ignored the dog's pleas because they couldn't let her into their apartment.
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Lunchbreak: Culinary Canine
Cooking segment with three chefs from The Culinary Canine to promote the book.
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Veterinarian Dr. Robyn Barbiers on Pet Safety over the Holidays
Chicago - Veterinarian Dr. Robyn Barbiers joined Good Day Chicago to speak on how owners can keep their pets safer during the holiday season. Click here for more.
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. Click here for more.
A Different Kind of Grief
Sharon and Dan Firlit felt the sting of their dog Bandit's death when he died last month after a long struggle with congestive heart failure.When the Orland Park couple first received the diagnosis that Bandit, who was part beagle and part dachshund, had a heart murmur, they devoted a great deal of time to help their 13-year-old dog recover. Click here for more.
Chicago's Anti-Cruelty Society doesn't just show off cute animals—
they rescue abused pets, too
The look on Tessa’s face was one of nervous hesitation a s she watched Nicole Campos climb the steps of the second floor South Side apartment. “She was timid at first—she wasn’t sure what we were there to do,” said Campos. Click here for more.
Our Kitty Cam is Live!
The Anti-Cruelty Society has partnered with WCIU to present "Kitty Cam", a live, 24-hour video feed in our own Charlotte's Cat Corner. Click here for more.
Lost Pet Microchip Scan Measure Signed Into Law
Gov. Pat Quinn today signed a measure into law aimed at helping reunite lost pets with their owners by requiring animal shelters to be more diligent in checking for microchips that contain identifying information. Click here for more.
Nestlé recalls Purina ONE cat food for Salmonella risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Nestlé Purina PetCare Company announced a recall of Purina ONE cat food because of contamination with Salmonella. Click here for more.
Foreclosure? Many Pets Are Losing Their Homes
People are not the only victims of the dismal economy. Pets are also being forced to cope. Several Chicago-area animal shelters report a sharp uptick in the number of abandoned dogs and cats in the last four years. "We certainly have seen an increase in dogs surrendered," said Dr. Robyn Barbiers, executive director of the Anti-Cruelty Society. In its last fiscal year, ended June 2010, the shelter received 854 dogs. This year, the number jumped to nearly 1,000. Click here for more.
