After more than two decades with the Chicago Police Department, a retired officer found a new calling: rescuing, feeding and trapping stray animals in the south suburbs.
NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup spent the day with Cindy Purtell in Harvey, where the stray animal problem is described as overwhelming.
“There’s not a lot of resources out here in the south suburbs, so I come out and try to do what I can out in the community,” Purtell said. “There are a lot of strays. I am one person; the only other alternative is euthanasia. We need someone to come out here and to educate people about the dangers of these animals being out here, and the overpopulation issue that we’re facing. We’re running out of space to put these cats, you know, which is why I’m out here trying to get them fixed.”
Purtell has been helping stray animals for about 15 years. The goal is not just to feed the stray dogs and cats, but to get them shelter and have them spayed or neutered.
“I’ve been seeing her for quite a while, maybe more than a month, doing all of this,” said Alicia Cardenas. “I think she has a good heart.”
Purtell said her efforts leave her feeling good at the end of the day.
“It’s a little time, money – but worth it,” she said. “Without Anti-Cruelty, I would not be able to do this.”
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