Head of Development and Community Engagement at Orphans of the Storm in Riverwoods, Sandy De Lisle, talks a special upcoming tribute to dog loving, fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French; and shares an update and truth about the animal sheltering situation on the North Shore and all about her award-winning film You’re Out, co-starring a pit bull looking dog.

In Chicago, and working on dog bite prevention initiative, Nahid Shirzadkhan and what she is doing with the Center for Canine Behavior Studies including an app for kids and other resources which will make a difference.

October is National Pet Obesity Awareness month.