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Dalmatian Rescue of Illinois Blog
Last week we took a very handsome four-year-old boy into rescue. He had been relinquished to a shelter in Chicago earlier in the week. A volunteer had contacted us about him. Although she knew little about this dog, she said he seemed to be a very nice boy. We agreed to take him. One of our volunteers drove to Chicago to pick him up.
Dalmatian in Chicago shelter
Most of our Dalmatians come from shelters, and often we know little about them. Animal control is run by counties, and every shelter is run differently. Sometimes the shelter has a veterinarian on staff, as well as experienced employees and volunteers who are trained to do temperament testing. More often, there is no veterinarian, few employees, and many volunteers, all of whom may love animals but who have little or no experience in judging temperaments or behavior.
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Fall Fundraising Campaign October 1-31
Our goal: $10,000 by October 31. Become a Donor!
Ten Reasons to Donate $10 to Dalmatian Rescue of Illinois
Lila
1. All work is done by a small group of experienced and dedicated volunteers.
2. We take in dogs from shelters where they have run out of time and from owners who can no longer keep them.
3. We take in dogs of all ages, and those with heartworm, disabilities, and injuries.
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Are you sure that you know what a Dalmatian looks like? Not all of them have black spots, brown eyes, and short coats! 
Are Dalmatians given up because they are hyperactive, deaf, or aggressive? The real reasons may surprise you. 
Six puppies were rescued, cared for, and went on to new homes and loving families. The smallest puppy was named Bones. 
A rejected pet store puppy scheduled to be euthanized is taken into Rescue, finds a home, and touches many hearts. 
A young Dalmatian taken into Rescue turns out to be aggressive, and the painful decision is made to euthanize him. 
