Chicago is a great city for pets. All of Wirtz Residential’s Chicago northside apartment communities are pet-friendly, with a majority of them being both cat and dog-friendly.
We’ve written blog posts in the past about apartment living with a dog in Chicago and our favorite Chicago dog parks. Now, we’d like to provide some helpful online resources for pet owners in Chicago. Check out our new Lakeview Chicago Pet Guide.
This informative web site provides links to a variety of pet-friendly places in Chicago. From hotels to restaurants to stores and parks, you can find information about a variety of dog-friendly places around the city. We were surprised to learn that places like Navy Pier and Buckingham Fountain are dog-friendly. Check out all of their resources at http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/travel/uscities/guides/us/cities/usonlinecityILChicago.shtml.
The Anti-Cruelty Society’s web site includes a section with local resources for pet owners. The Lost & Found Pets page includes recommended steps to take if you’ve lost your pet. It also includes a list of local shelters to contact. The Emergency Preparedness page provides information to help pet owners be ready for evacuations and other emergencies.
The City of Chicago requires all dogs four months old or older to be registered. The City of Chicago – Dog Registration web page includes all relevant information for registration, as well as a direct link to register your dog through the City’s online registration system.
BringFido.com provides information for pet-friendly travel. Their Chicago section includes an interactive map highlighting dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, attractions, events and resources in the city. The site also features information about pet travel policies for many of the major airlines.
Looking for a pet-friendly apartment on Chicago’s northside? Search our apartment communities or give us a call at 312.943.7000.
