Animals In Need At DCAS

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Benny

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A So Called "Ugly" Dog


When it comes to adoptable Benny we have heard it all. "What an unusual looking dog", "He looks like a gargoyle", and even "He's ugly".

Benny came to the shelter emaciated and with a curved spine from mild scoliosis. He's put on much needed weight and here at the shelter we think his unusual spine (which does not trouble him at all!) makes him uniquely beautiful and perfectly curved for great hugs! Now Benny needs an adopter that can see the beauty we see. Someone who sees his great big heart that's full of love and longing for a person of his own!

If you think that person might be you, come by the shelter and meet Benny today. If you're not ready for a dog please share Benny, we need your help finding him a home!

Adoption Hours:

  • Monday & Thursday: 2-6:30pm
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday: 12:30-4pm
  • Saturday: 11-2:30pm

Sassy

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81 days. That's how long Sassy has been waiting for a family.

  • 81 days of hearing “Today might be your day”
  • 81 couchless naps
  • 81 times the lights have gone off in the kennel and Sassy has been left behind
  • 81 missed sunsets
  • 81 nights of sleeping alone
  • 81 times she’s been passed over

Let’s make 82 Sassy’s lucky number. The day she leaves the shelter with a family of her own. Ready to adopt? Come and meet Sassy today! 

Unsure if you’re ready for a dog? Consider fostering and fill out an application at: https://www.dupageco.org/AnimalServices/1139/.

And please share, share, share Sassy. Let’s get her out of here today!

Adoption Hours:

  • Monday & Thursday: 2-6:30pm
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday: 12:30-4pm
  • Saturday: 11-2:30pm

When It Rains It Pours


hoarding cats

When it rains, it pours. You saw our last adoption promotion, and heard all about how space is tight at DCAS. Well, we also received 13 cats and 4 nursing kittens from a hoarding case. That same day, DCAS also received another 6 felines from a separate address—these are some of their sweet faces.

Click on the image and watch volunteer Krystyna discussing the current population at DCAS and what you can do to help!

Adopt: bit.ly/DCASadoptables
Donate: bit.ly/SmileDCAS
Foster: bit.ly/DCASFosters

Brian

Puppy Mill Survivors


DuPage County Animal Services Committee Chairman, Brian Krajewski is pictured here with Elizabeth Sheaffer and Emily, a family friend, holding Hope (age 10) and Grace (age 9). Hope and Grace were just one of 3 powerful testimonies from the June 30th DuPage County Puppy Mill Workshop. They are also a clear reminder of why we continue to fight on this important issue.

Here are just a few highlights from their testimonial:
• Hope and Grace are both former puppy mill moms
• Hope spent the first 8 years of her life in a cage
• Grace spent the first 7 years of her life in a cage
• Grace was discarded by her commercial breeder after she could not naturally deliver her last litter of puppies
• Grace was brought to a vet and asked to have her puppies removed WITHOUT ANESTHESIA
• Her owner then requested she be disposed of once her puppies were delivered. The vet thankfully called a rescue instead
• Grace was so matted in her own feces that she had to be shaved completely down to her skin. She also had terrible dental disease and was covered from head to tail in sores and rashes.
• Grace has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety (which means she’s fearful of EVERYTHING) due to her lack of socialization and experience of living in a puppy mill
• Hope was purchased from her owner after she reached the end of her useful life (she could no longer produce puppies) and was put up for auction
• Hope’s fear and anxiety is even worse than Grace’s. Motorized noises are horrifying for her. Her vet presumes Hope’s cage was cleaned with a high-power pressure washer - with her in it. This is often the only kind of bath a puppy mill dog receives.
• Due to the behavioral issues resulting from a lifetime of trauma, puppy mill survivors like Hope and Grace have a very difficult time finding foster homes. And many of the few who are adopted, are often returned because their needs are so great. Placing a great burden on the shelters and rescues that accept them.

Help us make stories like Hope and Grace’s a thing of the past. If your town doesn’t yet have a local humane ordinance, contact your local legislators and politely ask for one. Not sure how? Reach out to any of our PuppyMill Workshop presenters: The Humane Society of the United States - Illinois Bailing Out Benji The Puppy Mill Project Dog Patch Pet and Feed Go Humane, Naperville Safe Pets for Joliet or visit the DCAS Legislation page at: https://dupageco.org/animalservices/legislation/ for workshop handouts andmore info.


Volunteer Spotlight


Joe

Meet Joe!

Joe is a dedicated bunny lover who is committed to giving DCAS buns their very best lives while they are waiting for their furever homes! Every week Joe faithfully sets up exercise pens to get the rabbits out to stretch their legs and spends time getting to know each individual's personality. Not only is he an amazing asset here at the shelter, Joe also has opened his home to foster a long-term rabbit resident of DCAS and he regularly helps share adoptable bunnies through his Instagram account. 


Fall Festival Flyer

Upcoming Important Dates


  • Saturday, August 24th- Stop by and see the DCAS veterinary vehicle at Dog Days of Summer hosted at the Crest Hill Branch Library from 10-2pm
  • Thursday, August 29th- DCAS is hosting a press conference where Congressman Krishnamoorthi will be introducing new legislation called the Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act at 11am. Register for free to attend by clicking here.
  • Saturday, September 7th- Visit DCAS adoptable kittens and dogs at Bartlett Heritage Days from 10-4pm
  • Saturday, September 21st- The DCAS Fall Festival Pet Expo will be back this year! Stop by and visit with rescues, pet related vendors, and DCAS adoptables. Then visit us at DuPage County Sheriff's Safety Saturday. 
  • Sunday, September 29th- the DCAS veterinary vehicle will be at West Suburban's Bark-A-Palooza walk-a-thon event form 10-2pm