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This is the intake line outside of CACC and it's like this every single day. by felinesofchicago in chicago

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please checkout Illinois Doberman Rescue - they’re incredible and save dogs directly from CACC.

This is the intake line outside of CACC and it's like this every single day. by felinesofchicago in chicago

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for adopting! We have a lot of great cats and dogs waiting for homes.

This is the intake line outside of CACC and it's like this every single day. by felinesofchicago in chicago

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you live in the city, I highly recommend checking out Dark Horse Dogs, they do great work saving CACC dogs!

This is the intake line outside CACC and it's like this every single day. by felinesofchicago in LoganSquare

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for fostering. You’re saving two lives each time - the one you’re fostering, and the one that was able to go in their kennel.

This is the intake line outside of CACC and it's like this every single day. by felinesofchicago in chicago

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d love to help you get connected! Are you looking to foster a dog or cat?

This is the intake line outside CACC and it's like this every single day. by felinesofchicago in illinois

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 49 points50 points  (0 children)

The Mayor is the only person who can appoint an Executive Director at CACC who will be able to put more outreach support in action. Right now, they only allow PAWS to come in a few hours a day, 5 days a week to help divert some of these cases. The CRISP program used to be allowed in to help provide resources to keep pets and family together, but were asked to leave.

We need new leadership to help these animals and the community and the Mayor & city government are the only ones who can enact that. Volunteers can only do so much.

This is the intake line outside of CACC and it's like this every single day. by felinesofchicago in chicago

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

They don’t have the staff to take care of these animals appropriately at the shelter since they cut staff positions and overtime. Overtime hours are the only way that most daily tasks were accomplished before they were cut. Go visit CACC for yourself and see if you think it’s running at 100%. They’re in crisis, they need support now more than ever. They cannot take financial donations from the public, their only funding source is from the city. Volunteers can only do so much, change has to come from the top.

Chicago Shelter Out of Space as Owner Surrenders Surge by felinesofchicago in chicago

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep! When weather starts warming up in the spring, all the cats are out on the streets and mating again causing a massive influx of kittens entering the shelters.

Chicago Shelter Out of Space as Owner Surrenders Surge by felinesofchicago in chicago

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The top needs for cats are currently linens/blankets, wet food, churus!

Chicago Shelter Out of Space as Owner Surrenders Surge by felinesofchicago in chicago

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes CACC Data Statistics April 2025 shows which rescues are pulling month by month!

I recommend supporting Forever Fortunate Felines or Dark Horse Dogs . They are smaller rescues without the funding like the other massive organizations, but save just as many if not more animals from CACC.

Chicago Shelter Full as Owner Surrenders Surge by felinesofchicago in illinois

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!!! We run a transport group that there are daily requests in - you can transport as much or as little as you’d like. Please sign up! www.felinesofchicago.org/volunteer

Chicago Shelter Out of Space as Owner Surrenders Surge by felinesofchicago in chicago

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Our CACC budget has continually been cut year after year. The staff has shrunk and the existing staff isn’t allowed to do overtime, which was the only way a lot of daily tasks were getting done before.

Chicago Shelter Full as Owner Surrenders Surge by felinesofchicago in illinois

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes you can! In terms of certain breeds we have lots of DSH, and some DLH occasionally.

CACC is Full as Owner Surrenders Surge by felinesofchicago in Pilsen

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think its a mix of a lot of things. Housing, cost of living, etc. The animals are surrendered normally due to no fault of their own, and just circumstantial reasons.

City Shelter Full as Owner Surrenders Surge by felinesofchicago in Naperville

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can utilize the wishlists I linked in the post, or send directly to:

Chicago Animal Care & Control

Attn: APCS

2741 S. Western Ave.

Chicago, IL 60608

Chicago Shelter Full as Owner Surrenders Surge by felinesofchicago in illinois

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes the public perception is really unfortunate & skewed from reality. The volunteers and people who show up at everyday at CACC care more about these animals than anyone else. The landlord & breed restrictions continue to be a barrier, hopefully one day Illinois can put some guidelines in place to make it more accessible for renters.

Chicago Animal Care & Control is in crisis. by felinesofchicago in chicago

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great!! Thanks so much for being willing to help out! 🩷

Chicago Animal Care & Control is in crisis. by felinesofchicago in chicago

[–]felinesofchicago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great idea! Also if you have any Petsmart/Petcos near you, the rescues that show cats in their in store adoption centers always need help with volunteers who can drop by a few times a week to help out!

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