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Lake Shore Animal Shelter depends on the generosity of the community to care, shelter and feed the homeless and uprooted dogs and cats in Chicago.

We ask that you be as generous as possible in helping us with out mission, either through a tax deductible donation to our general fund or choose one of our projects that we have immediate needs to complete.

Poor Tillman. All dogs have a "third eyelid" containing a tear gland that helps with the production of tears. It is located in the corner of each eye. Normally you can't see this gland.

Cherry eye happens when the gland of the third eyelid comes out of its normal position and becomes red and swollen - making it look like a cherry.

Cherry eye can occur in dogs at any age and it affects males and females equally. Certain breeds are predisposed but since Tillman is part Pit Bull and hound, which are not on that list, it may be a congenital condition. None of his other siblings have the problem.

If left untreated, it could become infected and bigger than it is pictured, and of course affects how Tillman sees the world – and more importantly for adoption, how the world sees him.

The treatment surgically repositions the gland. Removing the gland can result in chronic dry eye. Then, dogs as with humans will need daily artificial eye drops.

Please help us with our goal for Tillman. Surgical costs run around $700 baring surprises – whatever you can give is appreciated!

Charlie, a charming little pit bull, was born at Animal Care and Control in Chicago with a birth defect in his front leg. Lake Shore Animal Shelter has taken responsibility for Charlie and his four other brothers and sisters, finding each the most suitable homes. Charlie is the only one of the litter who was short-changed.

Charlie can’t be placed until his paw has been fixed. He was born without a Radius bone; several Veterinarians have advised that the paw will never grow properly or at all, and needs to be amputated soon. Charlie’s got his whole little life ahead of him. The surgery is estimated at $1, 800. Whatever amount you can spare, please help Charlie go on with his life and find his new family. Thank you:)

Four Isolation/Surgical Rehab Units Needed
Fund Drive Target: $4000

These enclosed units are necessary to the health and well-being of the general population of animals awaiting re-homing, as well as to animals who are surgical or other medical needs patients who need to recuperate in a quiet space.

It has been the case that there simply are not enough skilled foster homes available when needed. Fostering requires families to move fast and without much notice, which never works during holidays, vacation time, back-to-school, and the heavy work loads which seem to be more the ‘norm’ than not. In fact, less and less of our foster homes have someone home most of the day to keep an eye on sutures, or monitor behavior.

Training Equipment
Fund Drive Target: $1000

From channeling the energy of an over-active Jack Russell Terrier to developing the sound physical condition of dogs who have muscle attrition from being penned up and underfed, training course equipment is useful in building confidence in the timid and focusing the attention of the hyperactive. This is most useful in bringing dogs up to the “adoptable” stage with less likelihood of a crushing return to the shelter. The more that can be done to make the transition to new family life a smooth one, the better it is for the dogs and the people who want to love and keep them in their lives.

New Leashes/Halters
Fund Drive Target: $225 (goal reached- thanks)

Lake Shore makes their leashes last, but need another 20 new leather leads.