In honor of “Be Kind to Animals Week,” the City of Chicago Commission on Animal Care and Control (ACC) is hosting the “People & Pets” exhibit, including special events from May 1 through May 8 at Chicago Animal Care and Control, 2741 S. Western Ave., each day between noon and 7 p.m.
Animal lovers will be able to explore the unique relationship between humans and companion animals. Topics include: the human/animal bond, responsible pet ownership and other interesting companion animal subjects. Participants are also given the opportunity to visit Chicago’s homeless animals at Illinois' largest animal shelter—and maybe to take a new pet home!
The kickoff is at noon on Saturday, May 1. Internationally known animal trainer Dennis Hill (as seen on WTTW’s “One Dog at a Time”) will demonstrate his unique method of dog training and talk about how to empower rather than overpower your dog. He will also autograph copies of his books and videos.
On Sunday, May 2, at noon, Chicago’s very own “Animal Cops,” members of the Chicago Police Department’s Animal Abuse Control Team, will discuss how they combat dog fighting and other animal abuses.
Starting at noon on Saturday, May 8, is “Animal Career Day,” where participants can learn about career opportunities in helping animals.
Guided tours of the facility are available each day during the exhibit.
“Chicago is pleased to host this event,” said Mayor Richard M. Daley. “Education and awareness are the cornerstones of healthy, happy relationships between humans and animals.”
Chicago Animal Care and Control operates 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. The shelter provides veterinary care, fresh food, clean water and shelter to more than 26,000 lost, stray, injured, abused, sick and unwanted animals—more than any other shelter or adoption facility in Illinois. Because so many adoptable pets come to ACC each day, it is a continuous challenge to find homes for the pets and save them from euthanization.
“We invite Chicago animal lovers to join us in celebrating the wonderful bond between humans and animals,” said Nikki Proutsos, executive director of ACC. “We also want to increase public awareness of the opportunity to adopt animals through the City in hopes of reducing the amount of unwanted and homeless animals in Chicago.”
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