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| Provided this information to assist pet owners in crisis situations |
A Program of the Chicago Association of Realtors |
Households with Pets Facing Foreclosure
Pets are more than animals; they are family members. When financial hardships force a family into foreclosure, pets are affected by the situation too. If you must move into a situation where you will not be able to take your pet, please do the best thing for your devoted animal and make arrangements for him/her. Never abandon your companion animal or turn it loose; there are always other options.
Chicago Resources:
Free Behavior Hotline – Just like people, pets experience stress due to moves and life changes. Free help is just a phone call away. The Anti-Cruelty Society offers advice and support for dealing with any problem behavior your dog or cat is experiencing. Call (312) 644-8338 ext. 315 OR ext. 343, or email
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Food Bank – Low-income pet food pantries are available for families facing financial hardships.
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Animal Welfare League
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6224 S. Wabash Ave.
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Chicago, IL 60637
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773-667-0088
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Last Thursday of the month (noon-3)
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PAWS Chicago
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Emergency Pet Food Bank
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3516 W. 26th St.
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Chicago, IL 60623
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773-475-9426
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Tree House Humane Society
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1212 W. Carmen Ave.
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Chicago, IL 60640
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773-784-5488 ext. 221
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Temporary Housing – If you need a short-term home for your pet in an emergency.
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SAFE (Short-term Accommodations For Emergencies)
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The Anti-Cruelty Society
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157 W. Grand Ave.
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Chicago, IL 60654
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312-644-8338 ext. 354
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Safe-Haven Program for Pets
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PAWS Chicago
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3516 W. 26th St.
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Chicago, IL 60623
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773-475-9426
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Finding a New Home for Your Pet – Separating a family is always the last resort, but if you know you will no longer be able to care for your pet (and cannot place your animal with a caring friend or family member) take the time to give your pet a second chance at finding a “forever home”. There are many shelters in Chicago for you to choose from, but The Anti-Cruelty Society, The Animal Welfare League, and Animal Care and Control have open-door policies and will not turn away any animal.
| Animal Welfare League |
| 6224 S. Wabash Ave. |
| Chicago, IL 60637 |
| 773-667-0088 |
| animalwelfareleague.com |
| Animal Receiving: Weekdays 9a.m. – 6p.m. |
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| Chicago Animal |
| Care and Control |
| 2741 South Western Ave. |
| Chicago, IL 60608 |
| 312-747-1406 |
| http://cityofchicago.org/ |
| Animal Receiving: Everyday 7a.m. - 11p.m. |
Your pet is dependent on you and it will not survive if left behind in your home or turned out onto the streets. Stray dogs and cats in the city are not able to find their own food and they are likely to be hit by cars, ingest poison, become exposed to diseases, or suffer other ill fates. This is a difficult time for your entire household, but Chicago has many agencies to help you and your pet.
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REALTORS® to the Rescue is a newly formed 501c3 not-for-profit group of Chicago REALTORS® who are joining forces to bring to bear the power of The Chicago Association of REALTORS® members to impact the issue of homeless animals in the city of Chicago. Please feel free to browse our site for free tips, how to find a lost pet, local shelters and their fundraising events, pet emergency information and what our group has been up to. We are always looking for help, so feel free to contact us. Donations will be used to support our website and to provide direct support to the shelters.
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Microchips Talk to your vet about a microchip implant. A microchip provides identification for your pet. Shelters scan animals for this ID device, improving the odds of your animal's return to you. Pet Poisoning Prevention Tips ASPCA Web Site
Rescue Alert Pet Sticker
Alerts rescue workers that pets are present in the home.
Includes the number and types of pet and vet info.
Free from the ASPCA Hot & Cold Weather Tips http://www.aspca.org/site/DocServer/hotcoldweather.pdf?docID=184
http://www.animaland.org/asp/realissues/weather.asp |
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Potty train your dog by taking them to the same spot, each time you take them out to do their business. If they mess in the house, clean it up with paper towel or newspaper and take it out to the potty spot. Your dog should be on a leash at all times out side of the home. Check the collar to make sure it is the right fit. A buckled collar can be easy for a dog to get out of. Using a training chain collar will provide added security and control. With warm weather approaching, it is important to have water available for pets at all times. Look for fertilizer warning flags before allowing your pet to walk on grass. Black top pavement gets very hot in the summer, if your pet is too big to carry across it, you should run your dog across to grass or cement pavement. It’s best to leave your pet at home when running errands in the summer, temperatures can build very quickly and a long line in the grocery store could lead to heat exhaustion. If you choose to run your errands with your dog, use a travel water bowl and make sure they have access to it at all times. Pick up your dogs stool; it is unsanitary for the other dogs. Get a bag charm for your dog’s leash and you’ll always have one handy. |
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