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Posts tagged "Chicago Animal Care and Control"

Rockin' Good Time for Rescue for Trio Animal Foundation

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The Trio Animal Foundation Rockin’ for Rescue Benefit was held May 19 at the Double Door. Over 400 people showed up to rock ‘n roll to help save animals... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
May 20, 2012 at 9:55 am
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Wolves Adoption Breaks Record for Animal Care and Control

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When the Chicago Wolves arranged their first Adopt-A-Dog Night in 2001, Wolves Chairman of the Board Don Levin figured the team would try the promotion once or twice. Fans loved it….and meanwhile Levin became a major supporter of Animal Care & Control. Other potential supporters saw what Levin was doing for the animals, and they... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
April 25, 2012 at 7:10 am
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Friend for Life, Adopt-A-Thon at Animal Care and Control

Friend for Life, Adopt-A-Thon at Animal Care and Control
Meet your match at the ASPCA’s Mega Match-a-Thon at Chicago Animal Care and Control…. If there’s a pet adoption ‘season,’ this is it. I hope you consider adopting from the City’s municipal shelter, which isn’t visited often enough – or tell your friends, neighbors, relatives…stop people on the street – spread the word. The event... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 28, 2012 at 11:21 pm
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Talking About Change at Animal Control on WGN Radio and more

Talking About Change at Animal Control on WGN Radio and more
Listen HERE to my usual 10:30 A.M CDT Saturday appearance wthl Bill Moller on WGN Radio. Why I am thrilled about Sandra Alfred taking as Commissioner of Animal Care and Control for Chicago. This change will save animal lives. In the animal welfare arena, this change is in my opinion long overdo, but does correct... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 25, 2012 at 12:25 pm
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Change at Animal Care and Control in Chicago

Change at Animal Care and Control in Chicago
Sandra Alfred is Chicago’s new Commissioner for Chicago Animal Care & Control Here’s a note from the City’s press office: Sandra Alfred is a champion for animal rights and advocate for animal care. She knows every facet of the Department of Animal Care and Control (ACC) and is a natural choice to lead the department’s... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 24, 2012 at 4:49 pm
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Why Won't Chicago Animal Care and Control Punish Irresponsible Owners?

Why Won't Chicago Animal Care and Control Punish Irresponsible Owners?
In my view, nearly everything at Chicago Animal Care and Control is today broken. Check this blog post: Who runs CACC and why won’t Chicago Punish Irresponsible Pit Bull Owners?  (click to read story) I congratulate the author for having the courage to address the problems, though there are inaccuracies in the blog post  (important... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 19, 2012 at 11:12 am
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Talking Breed Ban In Chicago, Again....STOP! BSL Doesn't Work

Talking Breed Ban In Chicago, Again....STOP! BSL Doesn't Work
Whenever something like this happens – some members of the public over-react, and public officials respond in kind – well meaning….but not effective. Banning a breed (Pit Bull-type dogs always among them) never solves a thing. It’s a response – but not an effective one, not hardly. The owner of the two Pit Bulls that... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 3, 2012 at 8:44 pm
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This Blog Post: Number 1,000

This Blog Post: Number 1,000
For about 18 months I’ve been the author of this blog – and I hope you join in celebrating my 1,000th post! Perhaps, I have set a pet blogger record. If so, I hope for the Tribune Company to present me with a silver scooper. When the Tribune launched ChicagoNow, I noted there was a... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 6, 2011 at 10:48 am
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WGN Petcast: Animal Welfare League of Chicago, Scanning Pets for Microchips, All Pets Wellness and Clipping Nails

Listen to this WGN Radio Petcast. Unsung heroes – that’s Chicago Animal Welfare League. Because they accept SO many strays and unwanted animals, they take a huge toll off Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC). Jill Cahr and Diane Spyrka I can’t imagine what our city would be without them. Yet, unlike CACC they receive... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 22, 2011 at 3:54 pm
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Blogs Celebrating Petfinder's Anniversary, Pet Adoption

A litter of puppies dumped at in a box at Chicago Animal Care and Control. Happily this doesn’t happen often… Ethel and I met for the first time, and I didn’t need to be sold. Knowing that at the time my wife Robin and I were seeking a dog, we received a call around the... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 15, 2011 at 9:26 pm
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