Lindsay Miller

Most who sleep with their pet can rest easy, health complications uncommon

Chicago’s CBS2 reported a unique study (survey, really) done out at the University of California’s School of Veterinary Medicine that might get some pet owners up in arms. According to the study, allowing our furry friends...

A special, rescued cat named Special preparing for adoption at Save-A-Pet

Special showed up at Save-A-Pet in early February with severe injuries after being hit by a car. This poor kitty was sent to Mundelein Animal Hospital for an overall assesment and pain medication. Suffering a shattered jaw and...

Use caution before assuming an animal shelter is No-Kill... or even humane PART4

Previously we looked at the role of euthanasia and municipal shelters in a No-Kill world. Ultimately, we can now look to how we can use all of this information to our benefit and the benefit of Chicago's...

Use caution before assuming an animal shelter is No-Kill... or even humane PART3

Recognizing the ways in which traditional shelters may distort their data, today we will look to Chicago shelters that truly implement the principles of No-Kill, while still recognizing the role of euthanasia and municipal shelters like Chicago Animal Care...

Use caution before assuming an animal shelter is No-Kill... or even humane PART2

Previously, we were introduced to how the growth and popularity of the No-Kill movement has caused some shelters to further hide their bad practices and animal euthanizations. Today, we will look to the methods shelters use to conceal this...

Use caution before assuming an animal shelter is No-Kill... or even humane PART1

As the No-Kill movement gains popularity across the United States, there are some concerning truths that Chicago residents need to be aware of. This series of articles will be published in four parts, in an effort to make Chicagoans...

Flick is a beautiful feline looking for his forever home at Save-A-Pet

Hurley (now known as Flick) is a big, beautiful orange tabby cat who came to be well known in his neighborhood. Skyler, a former staff member at Save-A-Pet in Grayslake would often meet Flick while walking her dog...

Get involved in Spay Day to help raise awareness about spay/neuter

Once a year, Spay Day, an annual campaign of The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, works to inspire people to save animal lives by spaying or neutering pets and feral cats. As explained by the...

A different kind of "cat rescue" - saving your pet after the Rapture

A group of atheist animal lovers nationwide have taken up the cause of caring for your pet... once you go to Heaven. Eternal Earth-Bound Pets claims that each member is a "confirmed atheist, and as such will still...

Cat rescued and cared for after outdoor incident - available soon for adoption

In another harrowing tale of rescue from Save-a-Pet in Grayslake, IL, this great animal shelter took in a suffering cat and brought her back to her loving, playful self. Miss Cinnamon's owner lost her home, and...

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