Quote Originally Posted by fragrancehound View Post

Can anyone recommend pet ambulance services in the Chicago area?
Do a http://www.google.com search for "Pet Transport" + Chicago
and you'll get a few good hits.
Here's one:
http://www.pet-sitters.biz/search_detail.cfm?mem=42081

You could try other terms, too:
* Pet Taxi
* Pet Ambulance

And ask your VET for suggestions.

Steps?
Ask some friends who can swing a hammer and run a saw to build a gently
sloping RAMP to cover part of the steps for Fido.
Nail indoor/outdoor carpet down for increased traction.