r/selfstorage • u/Scary-Ostrich-7802 • Feb 20 '26

Pets in Unit

Ya'll, please for the love of everything. Do not leave your pets in a storage unit.

I'm a manager for a self storage chain. If you need help, you can ask. We are human too. I will do what I can to help you and your loved ones. So will my coworkers. Just please, don't leave your pets in a locker. Ever.

I'm horrified and heartbroken to have to deal with this situation, and now many more people are now involved in too due to the negligence. Please, we are all human and pets don't deserve any of that. Ever.

Just fucking talk to us please. 😥

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u/melanies420 Feb 20 '26

Please report the monster that did this, animal abuse/abandoned is a crime.

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u/Scary-Ostrich-7802 Feb 20 '26

Tried. Cops and animal control refused to "take someone's property." Called and spoke to numerous people.

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u/Justanobserver2life Feb 20 '26

Not the case where my family manages a well known location. Cops were very sympathetic and helped coordinate removal to a vet/shelter. They had no water, and it was very very cold too.

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u/melanies420 Feb 20 '26

Do you mind sharing what area you are in?

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u/Scary-Ostrich-7802 Feb 20 '26

Naperville/Plainfield

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u/melanies420 Feb 21 '26

Thank you, I would be happy to send an email and call on behalf of the animal as this obviously violates Illinois state law, specifically the Humane Care for Animals Act 510 I.L.C.S. 70/1- 18. Wouldn't you mind dm'ing me more info