Perdy's Second Chance: From 6.6 Pounds to a Forever Home
When Perdy arrived at Kane County Animal Control (KCAC) on July 18, 2026, no one knew if she would make it through the night.
The young Dalmatian had been brought to the Batavia Police Department as a stray. An after-hours call brought a KCAC warden to the scene, where they found Perdy barely able to lift her head, let alone stand or walk.
She weighed just 6.6 pounds.
Upon her arrival at KCAC, Perdy was greeted by the County veterinarian and Animal Control staff. She was examined and found to be extremely malnourished and emaciated.
No one knows Perdy's full story. Animals arrive at KCAC under all kinds of circumstances. Some are strays or have been abandoned. Some are surrendered by families who can no longer care for them, while others are rescued from situations where the people entrusted with their care have failed them. Whatever Perdy had been through in her young life, the staff knew one thing: she needed help, and she needed it immediately.
Then the team went to work.
KCAC staff rallied around Perdy, providing medical treatment, carefully helping her eat and giving her something just as important: lots of TLC. Day by day, Perdy grew stronger. Her progress was slow, but she never gave up and neither did her caregivers.
One month after arriving at the shelter, Perdy weighed 13.98 pounds, more than twice her arrival weight. She went from a dire situation to a bundle of energy, running around the KCAC office and playing with staff.
Even better, she was given a new beginning. On Aug. 18, Perdy was adopted.
“Perdy's story is exactly why we do what we do," said Dr. Brett Youngsteadt, Administrator, Kane County Animal Control. “Seeing her go from barely able to lift her head to heading home with a loving family just one month later was incredibly rewarding."
Perdy is one of many animals whose lives have been changed through Kane County Animal Control's adoption and rescue efforts. In 2025, 115 pets found forever homes through adoption, including 76 cats and 39 dogs. Another 83 cats and dogs were transferred to rescue organizations, providing additional pathways to safety and care.
Interested in adopting? No appointment is needed. Adoptions are first come, first served.
Kane County Animal Control
4060 Keslinger Road, Geneva
630-232-3555
pets.kanecountyil.gov
Public hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9–11:30 a.m.
Additionally, the Kane County Connects newsletter features a Pet of the Week, highlighting an adoptable pet at Kane County Animal Control. Sign up for the free newsletter to meet more pets looking for their forever homes.
