29 07, 2023

Euthanasia in Kill Shelters: The Heartbreaking Fate of Shelter Animals

2023-07-29T09:14:32-05:00

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 [...]

Euthanasia in Kill Shelters: The Heartbreaking Fate of Shelter Animals2023-07-29T09:14:32-05:00
29 05, 2023

The Importance of Animal Sponsorship

2023-05-29T22:09:34-05:00

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, [...]

The Importance of Animal Sponsorship2023-05-29T22:09:34-05:00
18 05, 2023

Cody is Going Home!

2023-05-18T00:26:25-05:00

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 [...]

Cody is Going Home!2023-05-18T00:26:25-05:00
12 05, 2023

A Beacon of Hope: Saving Comet the Kitten’s Life

2023-05-14T18:30:14-05:00

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 [...]

A Beacon of Hope: Saving Comet the Kitten’s Life2023-05-14T18:30:14-05:00
1 05, 2023

Sam and His Companions: Gus and Bella

2023-05-01T19:13:43-05:00

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 [...]

Sam and His Companions: Gus and Bella2023-05-01T19:13:43-05:00
26 04, 2023

FeLV – Strategies to Live with Feline Leukemia

2023-04-26T19:46:35-05:00

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 [...]

FeLV – Strategies to Live with Feline Leukemia2023-04-26T19:46:35-05:00
15 04, 2023

The No-Kill Philosophy

2023-04-25T16:07:00-05:00

"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 [...]

The No-Kill Philosophy2023-04-25T16:07:00-05:00