Chicago proves its dog-friendliness
Though Baltimore dog-owners worry about this city's commitment to canines, Chicago is certainly not afraid to prove its love to its dogs.
The Windy City just revealed a new sticker that will go on all city vehicles. It reads: Dog Friendly Chicago.
Chicago City Clerk Miguel del Valle held a vehicle sticker art contest for all Chicago high school students, grades 9-12. He partnered with the city's Department
of Animal Care and Control for this year's sticker with the dog-friendly theme.
Students were asked to submit artwork highlighting the city's efforts to make Chicago dog-friendly, including incorporating dog friendly areas, allowing dogs at outdoor cafes and promoting the benefits of registering a dog with the city.

At a recent leash-law hearing, Baltimore's dog-owners made it clear that with so few dog parks and such high fines for people who let dogs off-leash outside, Baltimore might be gaining a reputation as anti-dog.
Denise Ferguson, a senior at Corliss High School, had the winning sticker design so her dog art will be displayed on approximately 1.3 million vehicle stickers beginning in June. Second and third place winners are Brittany Byrne, a senior at Resurrection High School and Ricardo Silva, a senior at John Hancock High School, respectively. Poster images courtesy of the Chicago city clerk's office.






Comments
Hmmm, moving back to Chicago is looking even MORE appealing these days!
Posted by: BCQ | May 19, 2009 3:14 PM