It is Now Or Never!
Written by Susan Taney At the request of Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey, the Cook County Independent Inspector General (OIIG) conducted an 8 month audit of Cook County Animal Control. …
Did Cook County Animal Control investigation go deep enough?
A recent investigation of Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control revealed the agency lacks a system for reuniting lost pets with their families. (Jeffrey Coolidge / Image Bank) …
Illinois HB4029 Has Passed!
We are happy to report that the Bill 4029 has passed. This bill requires shelters and rescues (the same as animal control facilities) to scan intake animals for a microchip …
Surge in Canine Flu Cases Demands Extra Precautions by Pet Owners
Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (CCDARC) is cautioning dog owners that a recent increase in reported cases of canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) could last for several …
Puppy Lemon Law Protects New Pet Owners
An Illinois law protecting new pet owners is just a day away from going into effect. The Puppy Lemon Law allows owners to return a new dog or cat or …
Liz Bagley Makes a Difference
Creature Comforts By Jan Larsen | Email the author | November 24, 2010 Liz Bagley Makes a Difference Making a Difference Rescue is imperative to this Channahon woman. Sometimes, Liz …
Desperate for help
The Herald News – Joliet (IL) July 29, 2008 | Dawn Aulet When Royal came out of surgery and his owner, Deborah Curtis, came to see him, he buried his …
Tips for finding lost pets
The Herald News – Joliet (IL) May 13, 2008 | Dawn Aulet The Henry family lives on 18 acres in Sheridan, and their dog Dakota loved to roam that land. …
Trooper the dog was doing well enough last week to go home with his foster mom.
The Herald News – Joliet (IL) April 22, 2008 However, the pit bull mix whose plight was written about last week in The Ark is still healing. He has a …
Trooper’s Fighting Chance… Abused Dog Dragged To Vet’s Office
Trooper is a pit bull mix that was literally dragged to a veterinarian’s office. Trooper was bitten, abused and stabbed. The Herald News – Joliet (IL) April 15, 2008 | …
