The Ultimate Betrayal is a heart-wrenching reality that happens all too often, especially to senior animals like Prince. Imagine giving your heart, your loyalty, your very best for years, only to be discarded when you’re most vulnerable. It’s a pattern we see again and again at the rescue, and it’s devastating - animals who’ve spent their entire lives trusting, loving, and depending on [...]
Volunteering in animal rescue is not for the faint-hearted. It’s a commitment that requires time, energy, and a heart ready to feel deeply. Here at Famous Fido Rescue, we are blessed to have a small, devoted team - people who have been with us every week, month after month, year after year. Their dedication and commitment are the bedrock of everything we do. Without [...]
Let’s talk about something real: the bond between us and our furry family members. It’s something indescribable, built on love, trust, and countless shared moments. But there’s a harsh truth lurking beneath the surface, one that many of us shy away from: sometimes, our furry friends need medical care that we just can’t afford. It’s a gut-wrenching situation that far too many guardians face, [...]
In a world where our furry companions are cherished members of the family, ensuring their safety should be a top priority for guardians. One crucial aspect of cat and dog safety often overlooked is proper identification, which includes microchipping and visible tags on collars. Let's delve into why this seemingly small detail can make a world of difference. First and foremost, microchipping provides [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Bringing home a dog is one of the best choices you'll ever make. You'll be amazed at just how much love, joy and memories a dog will bring to your family. Getting a dog was the easy choice. Soon you'll have to make many more difficult choices to keep your dog healthy, happy and well trained. You'll realize that there's an incredible variety of options [...]
"Open door shelters" are places where people can drop off an animal with no questions asked. We believe these facilities actually encourage abandonment of dogs and cats. Here’s an example. A woman came to Famous Fido hoping to adopt a cat. During her interview, it came to light that in the previous year when moving from her last city, she had dropped her [...]
