Overview

• Police responded at 4:30 p.m. on August 1 to a cruelty complaint at a Chicago Lawn residence and discovered multiple dogs confined in the backyard and garage.
• The dogs were moved to the city shelter, which officials warned would face added pressure from the large intake.
• Area 1 detectives have launched a formal investigation into the neglect and injury allegations to determine whether criminal charges are warranted.
• Shelter officials said the animals from this case are not yet available for adoption but noted that hundreds of other pets remain at the facility awaiting homes.
• To alleviate overcrowding, rescue groups are providing foster programs and officials are urging residents unable to adopt to consider fostering.