Pet Adoptions During A Pandemic
Gordon (left) was adopted shortly before the stay-at-home order, and lounges with Bruce. Erin Lippitz/Illinois Public Media
Many of us have been spending more time with our pets because of the stay-at-home order in the state, or even adding new pets to our households. Illinois animal rescue groups report that interest in fostering or adopting animals has increased during the coronavirus pandemic.
Guests: Mike Flickinger, Shelter Manager, PAWS Humane Society in Rockford; Freda Shore, President, Catsnap in Champaign