There are moments in rescue that sit heavy, the kind you can’t shake, the kind that remind you just how fragile everything is for the animals who end up in the system. This was one of those moments. A call came in from Calumet Animal Control about three dogs on the euthanasia list, not because they are dangerous or unadoptable, but because there [...]
Introduction Every year, countless animals find themselves abandoned, surrendered, or lost, leading them to end up in shelters across the country. While shelters aim to provide temporary refuge and hope for these animals, the reality is often harsh, especially for those in kill shelters. Euthanasia, an act of mercy in some cases, becomes a routine protocol in these overcrowded shelters, leading to the heartbreaking [...]
At Famous Fido, one of the best ways to help us achieve our mission is through animal sponsorship. Many animals’ issues are simply forgotten or considered trivial when compared to the troubles of humans, which continues the perception that their lives are not as important as ours, meaning there are often less resources and support for animals available – making sponsorships incredibly important. Often, [...]
Today, we are thrilled to share a heartwarming tale of second chances for our good buddy Cody. The adorable pitbull puppy found his forever home this week through the tireless efforts of our staff who nursed him back to health after finding him six weeks ago, malnourished with cigarette burns on his hind, tied to a post outside a Rogers Park 7-Eleven. Thankfully, fate [...]
In the vastness of the universe, even the smallest of lives can shine like a comet streaking across the night sky. Enter Comet, an adorable little kitten whose fierce battle against a viral infection has touched the hearts of many. Stricken with pneumonia, Comet found himself in a dire situation, relying on a team of dedicated individuals to provide him with the vital care [...]
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 [...]
In our experience with caring for cats suffering from a wide array of illnesses, we have noted a worrisome trend in euthanization of animals with diseases that are treatable. Sadly, many pet guardians fall into a hopeless attitude when they find that their companion has a FeLV diagnosis. But there are treatment options for cats that can help them fight the virus before life-threatening [...]
"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 [...]
Famous Fido Rescue stands for an all-encompassing mission to protect all animals and the planet we share. We believe that the responsibility belongs to all of us and that the power is in our hands to make the change we want to see. Currently, there are 75 mammal, 335 bird, 41 reptile, and 65 amphibian species at high risk of extinction, with [...]
Why are Interventions Needed? Most animals do not get a second chance before they are lost in the shelter system. No kill or otherwise a shelter is not the answer.
