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Blue Island Stray Dog Project describes growth to licensed nonprofit, asks for continued support

Blue Island City Council · February 11, 2026
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Volunteer David Perry told the council the Blue Island Stray Dog Project has become a licensed nonprofit and handled more than 100 intakes in 2025, transferred dozens to rescues and spent over $30,000 on care; he thanked the city and flagged upcoming fundraisers.

Volunteer David Perry, speaking as a 47-year Blue Island resident, told the council on Feb. 10 that the Blue Island Stray Dog Project has grown from a volunteer effort into an Illinois-licensed 501(c)(3) organization that partners with the Blue Island Police Department to handle stray-animal intake.

Perry said the…

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