Pets
Some Volunteers Raise Concerns Over Mayor Brandon Johnson's Pick To Run Chicago Animal Care And Control
"Seeing the conditions inside the shelter, watching things happen that are inhumane is just catastrophic," volunteer Irene Jordan said.
February 27, 2026
Concerns remain over the future of Chicago Animal Care and Control after Mayor Brandon Johnson nominated its interim leader to be appointed as the agency's permanent executive director.
Find out what's happening in Chicagofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Some current and former volunteers at the city's animal shelter said more needs to be done to improve the agency.
"Seeing the conditions inside the shelter, watching things happen that are inhumane is just, it's catastrophic," volunteer Irene Jordan said.
