{"id":82394,"date":"2020-09-29T11:17:22","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T11:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=82394"},"modified":"2023-02-16T07:26:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T07:26:22","slug":"pets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/chicago\/pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Pets Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page-header\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">\n<h2>Chicago Pets Guide<\/h2>\n<p>Chicagoans love pets and more particularly dogs. The city is very dog-friendly: they have their own parks, their own beaches, their own bakeries and their own section (food, clothes and accessories) in department stores. During the winter, you do not see many dogs but out and about, but as soon as spring arrives, dogs are a common site in the streets and parks with their owners.<\/p>\n<p>It is common to see dogs and their owners in restaurants during summer time, especially those with terraces and patios. Most of the time, however, you do not see them inside restaurants and shops. When dogs are not allowed, it is clearly written on a sign on the door stand of the stores or supermarkets.<\/p>\n<p>The main rules that dogs\u2019 owners have to follow are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always keep your dog leashed in the streets, parks and areas where there is a leash law. There are specific spots where dogs can be unleashed: for example, dog-friendly areas managed by the Chicago Park District, beaches for dogs (cf. in the next sub-section).<\/li>\n<li>Always clean up after your dog by using a poop bag or pooper scooper. You can get a ticket if you do not do it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A myriad of services are available throughout the city for dogs and cats. There is daily dog walking, cat care, pet sitting, pet stores, grooming salons, veterinaries, hotels for pets, and even pet therapists. Please see the section &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/chicago\/pets\/facilities-for-pets\/\">Facilities for pets<\/a>&#8221; for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;city-side-bar&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-one&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Top Tips&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-one-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">01<\/td>\n<td>Before choosing somewhere to live in Chicago thoroughly research all areas. This decision will have a direct impact on your way of life in this city.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">02<\/td>\n<td>Choose your children\u2019s school first and then look for an accommodation as the area you live in may determine the school your child can attend.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">03<\/td>\n<td>The US Social Security administration also advises you wait 10 days after arriving in the United States to apply for a Social Security number.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">04<\/td>\n<td>Chicago can be extremely hot in summer but very cold in winter. Bear this in mind when searching for accommodation; you&#8217;ll need good AC and heating!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">05<\/td>\n<td>Subscribe to a local Newspaper. We advise the Chicago Tribune. It is a good way to get familiar with both the city and what is going on.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-two&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Useful links&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.greatschools.net\/city\/Chicago\/IL\" href=\"http:\/\/www.greatschools.net\/city\/Chicago\/IL\">http:\/\/www.greatschools.net\/city\/Chicago\/IL<\/a><br \/>\nA website that provides an overview of schools in Chicago<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/\">http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/<\/a><br \/>\nThis the web site of Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) that will keep you up to date with travel information, CTA fares and timetables.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.expatmum.blogspot.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.expatmum.blogspot.com\/\">http:\/\/www.expatmum.blogspot.com\/<\/a><br \/>\nBlog of an expatriate Brit in Chicago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-three&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Interesting fact&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-three-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"fa fa-snowflake-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>Chicago is home to North America\u2019s tallest building \u201cSears Tower\u201d, which has 110 floors. From its Sky-deck at 103rd floor you can see all the way to neighboring states of Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin\u2026 40 to 50 miles away.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Chicago Pets Guide Chicagoans love pets and more particularly dogs. 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