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The Lemont rescue of 76 dogs
DevelopingNext check Oct 27: Look for a proposed ordinance, a documented board referral or an announced consideration date; also check whether the November status hearing gains an exact date.
Where it stands
Police removed all 76 dogs from the McCarthy Road home and garage, ending their confinement there; the property was condemned, and the dogs’ immediate care and placement followed. Lemont is reviewing possible limits on how many animals residents may keep, but no limit has been proposed or adopted; the dogs’ permanent placement is not established in the reports.
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The story so far
Update 220 hours later
After 76 dogs, Lemont weighs household animal limits
After police discovered 76 dogs at a McCarthy Road property, Lemont’s chief is reviewing household animal rules. No cap has been proposed or adopted.
Update 1
For 76 dogs rescued in Lemont, getting out is only the start
A firearms search led to the removal of 76 dogs from a condemned Illinois home. Shelter space ran short, and many dogs now need individual care before adoption.
History
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Who's involved
Places
- BridgeviewBridgeview, IL, United States of America2 reports
- LemontLemont, IL, United States of America2 reports
- ChicagoChicago, IL, USA1 report
- McCarthy RoadMcCarthy Road, Lemont, IL 60464, United States of America1 report
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