Cannabis For A Cause: Chicago Dispensary’s Unique Response To National Animal Shelter Crisis
Cannabis businesses are increasingly stepping up their community involvement, addressing pressing social issues and fostering positive local connections. During a national crisis of overcrowded animal shelters, one Chicago dispensary is making efforts to help.
Chicago’s Alarming Shelter Statistics
Animal shelters across the U.S. are grappling with an overwhelming influx of stray dogs, exacerbated by holidays like the Fourth of July. Nationally, shelters have reported increased stray admissions and euthanasia rates. In 2023, Shelter Animals Count estimates that 6.5 million cats and dogs entered shelters and rescues across America.
From January to April 2024, Chicago Animal Care and Control euthanized 669 animals, a notable increase from the previous year. Stray animal intake during this period also rose by about …