Get Educated
At ALIVE Rescue we strive to educate the public on current animal issues.
Finding A New Home For Your Pet
Details Coming Soon!
Benefits of Spay/Neuter
What American Humane has to say
Benefits of Microchipping
What Luv My Pet has to say
Lost Pets: What to do in the event your pet is lost
1) You can both post your lost pet and look for your lost pet who may have been found on the following websites:
Petfinder
Lost and Pound
The Center For Lost Pets
2) Make up flyers with your lost pets photo and description along with a number to reach you, the date your pet was lost, the area he/she was lost and post as many as possible in a large area. Always offer a reward.
3) Check at your local animal care and control on a daily basis to see if your lost pet was found.
In Chicago call:
- Chicago Animal Care & Control at 312.744.5000
- Chicago Animal Welfare League at 773.667.0088
- Anti-Cruelty Society at 312.644.8338
4) Call your local police department to see if someone may have brought your lost pet there.
5) Contact local veterinary clinics and area shelters.
Reporting Animal Cruelty & Abuse
To report cruelty, abuse or neglect of an animal:
Chicago Animal Care and Control:
Dial *311 and submit your information as noted above.
or
Please call (312) 644-8338 ext 304 or send e-mail to abuse@anticruelty.org
The Anti-Cruelty Society
157 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 644-8338
When making a report, please be ready to provide the following information:
•The nature of the complaint (i.e., dog tied outside without food or water.)
•A description of the animal(s)
•The exact address where the animal(s) can be found. If the address is on a numbered street, please specify if the street is designated as 'street' or 'place.' (i.e., 52nd Street or 52nd Place.)
•What city or suburb the address is located in
•A number that you can be reached at should the investigator be unable to find the animal(s) or has any questions.
ALL REPORTS are kept CONFIDENTIAL and your information WILL NOT be given out. If you prefer, reports can be made anonymously. You DO NOT have to leave contact information to make a report.
Report Animal Abuse or Dog Fighting:
Dog Fighting is a Felony offense. You can report this and other abuses in Chicago directly to the Animal Abuse Control Team, who are working in the field. They check voicemail often. Once you are contacted, you can ask to remain anonymous.
Sgt. Urbikas
Animal Abuse Control Team
(voicemail) 312-746-7141
Jordan Matyas (312) 643-0339 or jmatyas@hsus.org
IL State Director, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
Need someone to pick up un-wanted and/or injured animals?
The Field Service Department will pick up un-wanted and/or injured animals within the city of Chicago and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Their teams work from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, seven days a week.
To schedule a pick-up or for more information on the Field Service Department:
Please call (312) 644-8338 ext. 305.
Puppy Mills / Pet Stores that sell puppies: Why they are bad
What HSUS has to say
Dog Fighting: Need we say more?
What ASPCA has to say
Who Are My Officials?
Help by Taking Action!!!!!
Click here to look up your elected officials contact information and click here to find your alderman.
Don’t be afraid to politely tell them what you think and where you stand on Animal Laws, Regulations and Rights. You elected them.
Court Advocacy
Safe Humane Chicago & DAWG court advocacy
Animals used in entertainment
What Born Free USA has to say
What Mercy For Animals has to say
Animals used for testing and research
What American Anti-Vivisection Society has to say
What National Anti-Vivisection Society has to say
Cruelty-free Living
WHAT is it and HOW do I Start?
At ALIVE we will give you the tools you need to start living a cruelty-free lifestyle. It is something many of our volunteers are passionate about and we hope you will be too!
First, we thought a definition of cruelty-free may be helpful since many of you may be asking what the heck is cruelty-free living anyway.
Cruelty-free as defined by Webster: developed or produced without inhumane testing on animals.
Many of the products you buy such as cleaning products, make-up, shampoo and soap are tested on animals. In the process of testing these products hundreds of thousands of animals are poisoned, blinded, and killed every year.
Disgusted? We are too! However, it's simple to find products which were made without harming animals and you would be surprised that many of the products you may be using are cruelty-free.
Below are a few links to help you get started.
We HIGHLY recommend purchasing the Personal Care for People Who Care guide from NAVS. It's a must!
When shopping for products look for the Leaping Bunny.
Become a Caring Consumer.
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