HHS Rescue Road Blog
A look inside animal shelter life and the road to rescue.
What You Need to Know about Pets and COVID-19
With news articles surfacing regarding a tiger in the Bronx Zoo testing positive for COVID-19, we wanted to share the most recent information from our own Dr. Kristin Tvrdik, who has been monitoring this situation closely. Here’s what she had to say about what we currently know related to COVID-19...
Special Medical Needs Animals
In this new world of COVID-19, medical concerns are at the forefront of everyone's minds. Thankfully we know our pets cannot carry the virus. But life does carry on despite it all, and we've had a number of pets unexpectedly struggling through other medical issues. They have needed intensive help...
Adoptions Will Continue on an Appointment-Only Basis
Beginning March 17th, all adoptions will be handled on an appointment-only basis, and we will be closed to non-adopting visitors. Following is our appointment-only adoption process: If you are interested in adopting a pet, please fill out an online application. Next, please call...
Joint Statement from The Chicagoland Lifesaving Coalition:
In these unprecedented and uncertain times, our organizations have come together to share important information about COVID-19 with our communities. The World Health Organization (WHO) states there is no evidence that companion animals or pets such as cats and dogs have been infected or could...
