Quick trigger warning: This episode does talk about
euthanasia. Nothing graphic or disturbing, but the topic is discussed in nouncertain terms. So just be ready for it.If you’ve been on social media and/or keeping up with your local news lately, you’ve probably seen lots of reporting about how animal shelters across the country are at capacity. And there’s no denying that shelters here in Chicago and elsewhere are in crisis.
On this episode, Bill talks with Armando Tejeda. He’s the public information officer for Chicago Animal Care and Control. He also functions as the executive assistant to the shelter director and manages CACC’s community outreach and social media.
Bill and Armando talk about what CACC does and what day-to-day life is like there, for both humans and animals. They also get into some numbers and talk about how the shelter is managing, despite being pretty much packed to the gills.
You can find CACC online at https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cacc.html. You can also search for "Chicago Animal Care and Control" on all your favorite social channels.
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