Cicero, IL Stray Female Dog Found Near Cermak Road & 58th Court

Facebook Community Response

West S.

1 month ago

Michael Belle We oversee posts in our groups, offer advice and follow up with residents that find or lose a pet. Our job is not to transport animals to police stations or shelters. That's why in the other posts made for this pup it was suggested you call Cicero police non emergency so they can assist. They're trained and have the proper equipment on hand, where most group admins don't. It's for the safety of the resident and animal. Unfortunately, many people are misinformed that it's an automatic death sentence if a stray is brought to a shelter. It's not, they work hard at finding the owner. If unclaimed, a rescue will step in to help or the pet is placed for adoption.

Michael B.

1 month ago

West Suburban Pet Connections I appreciate that. Please also consider that not everyone can stop their day to put a dog in the car and take it to a shelter at the drop of a hat. I work during the day and don't own a car. And yet, as an administrator of several lost and found groups, you didn't offer any help or assistance with bringing the dog to the shelter. Food for thought.

West S.

1 month ago

Michael Belle well as an administrator of several lost and found pet groups we've seen it all. The first step is getting any found animal scanned for a microchip and notify local police and shelters. We've seen strangers claim to be the owner and the dog ends up in the wrong hands. No one is giving orders, we're giving advice based on our experience in dealing with lost pets. Thank you for registering with Pawboost, hopefully we'll see an update soon marked REUNITED.

Michael B.

1 month ago

West Suburban Pet Connections Thank you for your concern and support. And thank you for acknowledging our efforts to take time out of our days to keep this dog safe and find her owner. You have no idea how many people think they can just order strangers around! And starting with "please" doesn't make it less of an order. For example, "Please come to our location at 2pm to pick up this dog and take her to the shelter yourself." See? I used please, and it still sounds like ordering a stranger around. Good lord, where were some of you raised? We're doing our best in the middle of a workday to connect this pup with their owner. 70% of dogs are found less than a mile from their homes, so we are starting there.

West S.

1 month ago

Please bring this dog to Waggin' Tails Animal Shelter/Cicero Animal Control where the owner will look first

Paula M.

1 month ago

Found in Cicero I’ll

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