11/02/2026
ā¤ļø ONE NEWS STORY. NINE NEW LIVES. AND AN ENTIRE RESCUE FULL OF ANIMALS STILL WAITING FOR THEIR TURN. ā¤ļø
We are incredibly grateful to WGN News for shining a spotlight on Many Paws Global Rescue and the nine dogs we recently welcomed into our rescue following the heartbreaking hoarding situation in Lemont.
But we need you to understand something: The story doesn't end when these dogs are removed from a terrible situation. That's when the real work begins.
These nine dogs have lived lives without the socialization, experiences, and human interaction that most dogs take for granted. Things we consider ordinary ā walking on a leash, playing with a toy, experiencing a new environment, receiving affection, or simply trusting a person ā can be completely foreign to them.
They have so much to learn. They need patience. They need consistency. They need people willing to show them that the world can be a safe and wonderful place.
And most importantly, they need FOSTER HOMES and FOREVER HOMES.
A foster home can change everything. It gives a dog the opportunity to decompress, learn, grow, and discover what it means to be part of a family. A forever home gives them the happily-ever-after they have never had.
But here's something else we need you to know.
While these nine dogs have understandably captured so much attention, they are not the only animals counting on us.
Our rescue was already caring for dogs who have been waiting weeks and months for someone to notice them. Dogs like Noodle, who continues to wait for an application and a family of his own. Dogs who have been overlooked, passed by, and are still hoping someone will choose them.
And then there are our CATS AND KITTENS. Sweet, loving, deserving animals who are waiting for families, too. Some have been with us for months without a single application. They deserve the same chance at a family, safety, and love.
And because rescue never really stops, we are also preparing to welcome a mama dog and her ELEVEN puppies this week.
That's twelve more lives depending on us.
Twelve more mouths to feed. Twelve more sets of medical needs. Twelve more lives that deserve a safe place to land.
We are a small, foster-based, entirely volunteer-run rescue. There is no big facility, no paid staff, and no endless supply of resources behind us. There are simply people who care deeply about animals and refuse to turn away when lives need saving.
But caring isn't enough. We need YOU.
If this WGN story moves you, please don't let it end with watching a video and scrolling to the next post.
ā¤ļø CAN YOU FOSTER? Open your home to one of the nine Lemont dogs, an existing rescue dog, or a cat or kitten. You don't have to make a lifetime commitment to make a life-changing difference.
ā¤ļø CAN YOU ADOPT? Please consider one of our dogs, cats, or kittens who have been patiently waiting for someone to choose them. Your next best friend may already be in our care.
ā¤ļø CAN YOU TAKE A DOG DAY OUT? Not everyone can foster, but you may be able to give a dog a few hours away from their kennel. Take a walk, explore a forest preserve, grab a pup cup, enjoy some fresh air, and show them that there is so much more to life than waiting. These outings provide enrichment, individual attention, and valuable experiences. You might even be the person who helps their future family fall in love with them!
ā¤ļø CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY? Donations help cover veterinary examinations, vaccinations, medications, spay/neuter procedures, food, supplies, and the countless unexpected expenses that come with rescue. Every dollar matters. Truly.
https://givebutter.com/lemont-hoarding-case
ā¤ļø CAN YOU HELP WITH SUPPLIES? Food, puppy supplies, cleaning supplies, bedding, and everyday necessities are always needed.
ā¤ļø CAN YOU VOLUNTEER? We need people willing to give their time, lend a hand, help with transportation, events, and the many little things that keep a rescue moving.
ā¤ļø CAN YOU SHARE? Share this story. Share our adoptable animals. Share our need for fosters. You never know whose heart might be waiting for the very post you share.
And if you cannot foster, adopt, volunteer, or donate right now, please know that sharing costs nothing and can still change a life.
We wish we could save every animal without ever having to ask for help. We wish every dog had a family waiting, every cat had a warm lap, and every puppy had a safe beginning.
But that's not the reality of rescue.
The reality is that behind every animal we take in is a commitment to keep showing up, keep fighting, and keep finding a way forward.
Nine dogs came out of Lemont needing a second chance. The dogs and cats already in our care are still waiting for theirs. And twelve more lives are about to depend on us.
We cannot do this alone. We were never meant to.
To everyone who has fostered, adopted, donated, volunteered, taken a Dog Day Out, shared a post, or simply cheered us on ā THANK YOU. You are part of every life we save.
And to the person reading this who has been thinking about fostering, adopting, taking a dog out for an afternoon, or getting involved: Maybe this is your moment. Maybe the life you change is waiting for you right now.
Please watch and share the WGN story. Help us turn this media attention into something meaningful ā homes, help, hope, and second chances.
Because every single one of these lives matters. And every single one deserves to be someone's somebody. ā¤ļøš¾
With gratitude,
Many Paws Global Rescue
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