Petition: Demand Chicago Increase Funding for Vulnerable Animals in Shelters

The dog nicknamed Ru, was found in the middle of the harsh Chicago winter. Not only was she starved to half her normal body weight, but she was having difficulties standing up, and was even wrapped in a urine-soaked blanket. She fought hard to survive, going back and forth between her loving foster home and the emergency vet due to countless complications resulting from the horrific abuse and neglect she endured.

While Ru is an especially horrific case and involves abuse, she is just one of the thousands of dogs, cats, and other pets that will be abandoned, harmed or surrendered in Chicago this year. Many people took in pets during the pandemic, for a little comfort, but ended up having a change of heart when the world opened up again.

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Pets are sensitive to severe cold and are at risk for frostbite and hypothermia when they are outdoors during extreme cold snaps. Exposed skin on noses, ears, and paw pads can quickly freeze and suffer permanent damage. If you encounter a pet that’s abandoned or left in the cold, document what you see: the date, time, exact location, type of animal, and take video documentation. Then contact your local animal control agency or county sheriff’s office and present your evidence. Sign this petition asking for Chicago to increase funding for vulnerable animals in the shelter system!

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