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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The Community Animal Rescue Effort operates out of Evanston’s animal shelter, 2310 Oakton St. The Human Services Committee will discuss on Monday the future of the nonprofit, which has drawn criticism for its euthanasia policies.

Future of Evanston shelter unclear after concern over euthanasia policies

February 2, 2014

As community concern around the dog euthanasia policies at Evanston’s animal shelter escalates, the nonprofit responsible faces an uncertain future. Evanston’s Human Services Committee will discuss...

Berto is up for adoption at Community Animal Rescue Effort. C.A.R.E. is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that operates the Evanston animal shelter.

Community pressures Evanston animal shelter to decrease its dog euthanasia rate

January 24, 2014

The nonprofit that operates Evanston’s animal shelter has come under scrutiny in the last year after volunteers questioned the center's high dog euthanasia rate. Volunteers say the shelter’s kill-rate...

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