More people have been giving up their dogs and cats, citing a tough economy and housing restrictions. The surge is putting a ...

Leaders of Chicago’s Anti-Cruelty Society are raising concerns after one of their four-legged friends disappeared under ...

PAWS Chicago is set to take in animals impacted by devastating flooding in Texas, the organization said this week.

Animal shelters across the U.S. are reaching critical capacity as more pet owners grapple with the rising cost of pet care—many of which can be alleviated by pet insurance. While some shelters are ...

This year's Clear the Shelters animal adoption campaign runs from Aug. 1-Aug. 31, and we're aiming to make it our biggest year yet.

Reduced hours at the Chicago Animal Care and Control shelter may be creating more work for the police department, sources told the ABC7 I-Team.

One Tail at a Time is a rescue organization that saves animals from overcrowded shelters and helps them find loving forever ...

The outdoor, 24-hour free microchip scanner is held in a waterproof-case outside Chicago Animal Care and Control’s shelter at 2741 S. Western Ave. Provided by Chicago Animal Care and Control.

Nearly two dozen displaced puppies and dogs from a rescue organization in Texas arrived at PAWS Chicago late Monday night after a 500-mile plane and van journey, with more on the way as the shelter ...

In 2023, 6.5 million animals entered shelters across the nation, a slight increase from 2021, according to Shelter Animals Count’s national database. That number slightly decreased in 2024, with ...

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — Pet Helpers, an animal shelter on James Island, is grappling with severe overcrowding. J.J. Steele, a representative from Pet Helpers, said Wednesday, "We have ...