The incredible comeback of Heartland Animal Shelter in Wheeling

20.7.2025

Steve Dale's Pet World

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Jenny Schlueter is the Executive Director of Heartland Animal Shelter in Wheeling. And the comeback story there is quite incredible. After suffering from a devastating flood (all animals were heroically rescued but the facility suffered serious damage); this is a comeback story of perseverance featuring record adoption numbers.   Anti Cruelty is the most established animal shelter in Chicago […]

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The incredible comeback of Heartland Animal Shelter in Wheeling

Steve Dale's Pet World

Weitere Episoden von „Steve Dale's Pet World“

Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Theresa DePorter talks the language of cats, pheromones to fish, and more

An in-depth conversation on senior pets with Dr. Heidi Lobprise

A step-by-step walk through on how to communicate with your dog

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#KangaroosAreNotSkins Campaign, debunking myths regarding pet foods, and more

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The incredible comeback of Heartland Animal Shelter in Wheeling

An in-depth conversation with Dr. Patricia McConnell about the current state of dog training, prong collars, and more