If you’re experiencing weather anything like what we’ve been having here in the Midwest, you know just how miserable cold, damp, snowy or icy weather can be. Just this week we had some below-zero-degrees wind-chills. While we can turn up the heat or throw extra logs on the fireplace, animals left to the effects of […]
Chicago Pet Store Ban Lawsuit; A Cautionary Tale
Last year was a banner year in Illinois for those wanting to see the end of puppy mill pets sold in pet stores. Considerations took place in towns, counties, and even at the state level,. With great fanfare last Spring the city of Chicago passed a ban, and Cook County soon followed suit. While well-intentioned, a rush to […]
When You Want to Make a Difference
When a shocking story is published, an inhumane experience recounted, or a heartbreaking photo seen, caring people naturally want to do something about it. THIS IS A GOOD THING. How we react to it, though, can make a big difference on whether we can actually bring about the change we seek. There are various ways you can […]
Naperville: Due Diligence Needed on Issue of Retail Pet Sales
On Tuesday night, Naperville city council heard commentary on potential regulation of retail pet sales from 21 speakers over the course of 2 hours, interspersed with pointed questions by board members. Previously, the board requested city staff research the issue and provide recommendations. While having received a good deal of information, the board decided additional due diligence […]
Orland Park Mulls Pet Store Ordinance
On Monday evening, an Orland Park committee convened with a hot topic on the docket – namely, the sale of pets by pet stores within the town boundaries. After a few months of listening to experts explain the details of the symbiotic relationship between pet stores and the puppy mills they source their pets from, as well […]