Chicago's Hidden Gems: Nonprofit Wild Hearts cares for disabled dogs
CHICAGO â Some dogs need a very special kind of love and care, and they're finding it at Wild Hearts.It's tucked away in Logan Square, and it's one of Chicago's Hidden Gems.Speaking of hidden, you can't even see the building from the street, near California Avenue and the Kennedy Expressway. It's also quiet; that is, until you get inside.At first glance, Poky, Josh, and their buddies seem like any cute canines, but it's worth taking another look.
But Kowalski will tell you she doesn't do it alone. There's a team of veterinarians and other specialists on board; and the specially-made carts, harnesses, and custom prosthetics they use were donated or bought at a discount from manufacturers. CBS 2 watched as she placed Josh into his cart.'It's built custom to his body,' she said. 'Feed his back legs through the saddle, lock him in, clip across here to keep his front end in, and then he's all ready to go.
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