It was a normal Monday at the Fleur floral boutique in Chicago’s Logan Square. The staff went about their daily routines as customers admired the beautiful atmosphere. Here, blooms fragrant the air and invigorate the senses. Since opening in 2002, they’ve created a peaceful and breathtaking oasis in the concrete jungle. But there is one […] More
There are some people that are born to be an inspiration to others. At just 13-years-old, Julia Plambeck has begun that journey earlier than most. Her inspiring goal is to show others the importance of fostering and spay/neutering. Julia and her family foster through Paws Chicago and the Feral Feline Project. Quickly becoming an Instagram favorite, […] More
Employees at Chicago’s Animal Care and Control (CACC) were horrified when a young cat was dropped off covered in chemical burns. They had no idea of the animals history but his wounds sadly told a tale of anguish and pain. For one employee, this tugged at her heartstrings deeply. As a child, her younger […] More
Once upon a time…September 10th, 2018 to be exact, seven little kittens were rescued from life on the streets. The babies were brought to Chicago Care and Animal Control (CACC). They were found as abandoned strays within the 5000 block of S. Paulina Street. The litter had been tucked under the steps of someone’s home, […] More
When it comes to the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child”, that is certainly the case for 8 tiny newborn kittens in Chicago, Illinois! The 5-day old litter was found under a porch on August 27th and brought into CACC, City of Chicago Animal Care and Control. Unfortunately this was not to their […] More
Some very lucky cats who narrowly escaped a fire in Illinois have warmed the hearts of their rescuers. Back in March of 2018, a raging 5-alarm fire in an apartment complex on the north side of Chicago broke out around 8:30 pm. All the residents in the 72 unit building were evacuated as the fire […] More
On the busy streets of Chicago, a tiny kitten was found tottering along, lonely and frightened. The stray feline was scooped up and taken to the local animal control. Sadly though, Chicago has one of the highest kill rates of stray cats and dogs in the nation, which didn’t bode well for the little furball. […] More
January 2017 not only rang in a new year but a new chance at life for a small cat in Chicago, Illinois. A utility worker in the city stumbled upon a shocking discovery in the basement of an elderly mans home. She was heartbroken to find a filthy cat, severely neglected and barely surviving in […] More
Almost a decade ago, a homeless man living in Chicago’s West Loop, Antonio Garcia began a selfless mission that would eventually touch the lives of the entire community. Tucked away in an alley, Antonio created a home for himself using matresses and wood scraps. During the first months in the location, he came across a […] More