We just wanted to keep you informed of our 501c3 filing status. We filed our 1032 just before the COVID-19 situation and Safer at Home hit us with a windstorm. With the essential jobs only going on in the government, as well as every other aspect of our daily lives, there is a delay in …
Expanding to Kenosha County!
Yep, you read that right! We have found the most amazing lady to take the lead on a team in Kenosha County! We'll be announcing who she is soon. But we could not have found a more qualified and level headed person for the task! We are bursting with excitement! With this news, we need …
CBS58 Announces our non-profit status!
We had the honor of speaking with Cearron Bagenda of CBS58. This was scheduled for the Monday that Shrimp was caught. Adrenaline was running high and we were coming down from that high during the interview. So, if we seem drained, that's why! LOL I want to note, they did a beautiful full segment on …
Little Theo
On Saturday we got a message asking for help. Little Theo got loose from his foster mom right after bringing him home from intake. Dogs are especially spooked right after a grueling day of transport, bathing, vaccinating, and anything else they need to do. Then he's sent off with yet another stranger. It's terrifying for …
The Journal Times Introduces Billy’s Posse, Inc.!
"RACINE COUNTY — Posse, informal definition: a group of people who have a common characteristic, occupation, or purpose. In the case of Billy’s Posse, that purpose is to help you find your missing dog." Full story here!
Chewy’s story
Chewy The darling Chewy went missing when taken to a 4-H training session out at the Racine County Fairgrounds, by the owner’s Granddaughter. No one ever imagined that day would play out the way it did. Something spooked the poor little guy. See he was there for leash training, which he needed. That was the …
Federal Law against Animal Cruelty Passed!
It has finally happened! To help deter from animal cruelty crossing state lines, and fill some gaps missed by past bills, it is now a FEDERAL crime for animal cruelty. From LadyFreeThinker.com: " … The law will prohibit violence against animals, including suffocation, burning, crushing, impalement and drowning among other acts that cause bodily harm. …
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Bentley is now home!
Yesterday we started to see these posts about a pitty mix going missing in a pretty bad area of LaSalle St. We were instantly worried. Michelle, owner, was posting him in groups and people were telling her to reach out to us. We commented on her posts and she messaged us. Communication started. One of …
Where have we been?
Just a quick update. We meet with attorneys tomorrow for our organization's going non-profit. We are moving in the right direction with this. Also, there are stories to share on here we just haven't gotten to writing. They are still coming! We are still here. We are still searching for dogs. We do have several …
Much more to come …
So, it's been interesting! We've helped reunite several dogs over the last several weeks. Some directly, some indirectly. All are happy endings, and that's all that matters. We had another organizational meeting today. We meet with attorneys next month and then will file for non-profit status and become an official corporation and non-profit! This is …
Billy's Posse, Inc. 