08/11/2026
A family boarded their 12-week-old puppy, Birdie, believing she would be safe.
According to a lawsuit filed by Hipskind & McAninch, Birdie suffered fatal injuries after being attacked by another dog while in the care of a Highland boarding kennel.
Now, the case is raising a bigger question: Should Illinois law continue treating the loss of a beloved pet mostly as a property loss?
For many families, a dog is not just property. It is part of the household.
Read the full story here: https://www.hm-attorneys.com/hipskind-mcaninch-files-suit-over-dogs-death-at-highland-boarding-kennel-is-it-time-for-illinois-to-stop-treating-pets-like-property/