Blog & News
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.
Helping Outdoor Cats: George and Hades’ Stories
We're all familiar with so-called "outdoor cats." We may even see them somewhat regularly in our neighborhoods. A common perception is that most cats prefer to be outside because they have freedom to follow their instincts such as hunting and having expanded territory. While that may be true where food and fresh water are plentiful, this is rarely the case in urban environments. In [...]
How Compassionate Animal Care Serves the Community
Chicago is a model city for urban growth, business, invention, architecture, and quality of life. Unfortunately, our beautiful city has not been a model for compassion, especially regarding companion animals – dogs and cats. Despite our reputation for progressive ways of thinking, under current laws, companion animals like dogs and cats are considered property: commodities that are bought, sold, treated, bred, and traded by [...]
Compassionate Care for Senior Animal Companions: Why It’s Important and How You Can Help
Charlie is a senior dog at our rescue who is in need of a little extra care in his twilight years. Each week, he goes to the vet to have fluid drained from around his heart, a labor-intensive process that requires a lot of time and effort. But for those who care for Charlie, it's all worth it to see him comfortable and happy. [...]
What Sponsoring an Animal Means
At Famous Fido Rescue we help many animals that have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment. But we realize that not every person who is touched by an animals store has the ability to adopt. Remembering that every animal only gets one precious life, our goal is to have a positive influence and outcome, making their one precious life the best it can be. Becoming [...]
Sam and His Companions: Gus and Bella
Working to see that an animal gets a successful outcome can be time consuming, emotionally tolling, and financially expending. It takes a lot of correspondence, a lot of problem solving, and a lot of commitment. We approach each case on an individual basis and take the time to consider all possibilities before reaching a solution. Often, it takes more than just one solution, as we [...]
The International Wolf Center
Check out this video by Misi Stine, a respected and influential advocate for animal conservation practices and protecting species like wolves. https://youtu.be/Gd8fGfPLNhM