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At Famous Fido, we seek to engage issues of animal welfare locally and globally. Here we share information on animal care, finding homes for animals in crisis, and the rights of the animals we share the planet with.
Beyond the Ribbon: Why Every Animal’s Life Deserves a Lifetime of Commitment
Every year, conversations resurface about animals being given as gifts - and whether that somehow makes their lives less secure. Research tells us something important: studies have shown that animals given as gifts are rarely surrendered and are not more likely to end up in shelters than animals acquired in other ways. Yet beyond statistics and debates, there is a deeper truth we hold [...]
Isn’t This What Rescue Should Be?
Lately, we’ve been hearing the same words more and more from people walking through our doors: “I’m overwhelmed.” It’s becoming one of the most common reasons people surrender their animals. Life gets heavy, circumstances shift, expectations don’t match reality, and suddenly someone who wanted to do right by their companion feels like they’ve failed. But feeling overwhelmed isn’t failure; it’s human. And yesterday, we [...]
Let’s Talk About Full Circle Rescue
This morning, we learned of a dog abandoned in a park. He was tied up inside a tennis court, without food or water, waiting helplessly for someone to notice. One person, moved by his suffering, offered him food and water. Later, another person, wanting to do what they thought was best, transported him to the authorities. Online, people praised their actions, calling them heroic. [...]
Beyond Hardship: Confronting the Culture of Disposable Pets
We recently read an article in the Chicago Tribune on Thursday, September 25, 2025 titled “People giving up pets for financial reasons need help, DuPage officials say” and we wanted to take this opportunity to respond to it. At Famous Fido Rescue, we acknowledge that some families truly do face financial hardship and need support to keep their animals. We work with those [...]
King’s Story: A Lifetime of Neglect, Now a Fight for Healing
When King, an 8-year-old pomeranian mix, was surrendered to Famous Fido Rescue, the contrast between him and his former guardian was almost too painful to comprehend. The woman who carried him in was well-dressed, with freshly manicured nails and every detail of her appearance in place. King, however, was in a state of heartbreaking neglect. His nails had grown so long they curled into [...]
A Balcony, A Bird, and the Power of Not Turning Away
It started with a phone call late one evening. Christina, a neighbor in our community, spotted a bird sitting on her balcony. He looked lost, vulnerable, and out of place. Many people might have walked away, shut the door, and let nature take its course. But Christina did something different: she reached out for help. That phone call came to Famous Fido Rescue, and [...]