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

Flere episoder fra "Steve Dale's Pet World"

Do pets suffer from a mid-life crisis?

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

Puppy proofing your home to caring for senior pets and everything in between

Tips to prepare your pets for the 4th of July and how CBD can help

Award-winning photographer Bob Walker discusses his latest book, the definition of community cats, and more

Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Christine Calder explains what cooperative care is all about

Puppy yoga classes using puppy mill pups are popping up all over Chicago and the city has taken action

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Dog trainer Zak George talks why shock collars are problematic and more