Animal rescues play a crucial role in addressing the growing issue of pet homelessness and neglect. Across Chicago and beyond, thousands of animals are waiting for a second chance, many of whom are ...

A north suburban Chihuahua named Frannie and her best friend, Dan the mailman, have inspired a best-selling book and a big donation to a local animal nonprofit.

But after the surge in adoptions, by 2021, a considerable percentage returned their animals or sought new homes for them. Shelter Animals Count, a national database of shelter statistics, estimated ...