Rescuing Special Needs Dogs in Chicago

October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Pet month and more and more people are discovering the wonderful opportunties shelters give us to find a special pet.  One shelter that really impressed us was Found Chicago, a shelter on the northwest side that specializes in dogs with special needs - the one's that other shelters don't want to take.  These dogs often become great pets after being rehabilitated.  Some dogs just need medical care, behavioral training, and a lot of love to become the dogs they were meant to be.  It always amazes me how a dog can go through so much pain and come out the other side as a loving pet with the right people working with them. Found Chicago is based out of Stay, a Chicago pet hotel and training facility.  There's a great article in the Chicago Sun-Times, dated Oct. 21, 2010, that tells all about the work of Found Chicago and it's owner, Michael Heltzer.  Check it out at   http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/easy/2821190,ESY-News-EasyDogRisk21a.article

In our area, in the southwest suburbs, there are also excellent shelters.  If you are looking for a pet and can give it the love and attention it deserves, check out these local groups:

PAWS Animal Shelter
8301 W 191st St.
Tinley Park, IL 60487

TLC Animal Shelter
13016 W 151st St.
Homer Glen, IL 60491

Animal Welfare League
10305 Southwest Highway
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

South Suburban Humane Society
1103 W End Ave.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Remember, a pet gives back so much more than it gets. 

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