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It’s kitten season, so South Suburban Humane Society is hosting a shower
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (616+ words) Kitten season is fast approaching, and Peaches Bonnema knows she'll soon get a call to help out with the little furballs. Bonnema, a volunteer foster for the South Suburban Humane Society in Matteson, said kitten season starts in early spring,…...
Cuddling up with a good book and a furry friend
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (395+ words) A recent event at the Hobart Library found a furry friend in attendance who is an excellent listener. "The goal of the (Read to a Dog) program is to offer an opportunity for people of all ages, but particularly school-aged…...
Cat show gives felines their day at Kane County Fairgrounds
1+ week, 1+ day ago (552+ words) Dog shows offering owners a chance to show off their canine's abilities are pretty common, but cats were given their due over the weekend at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles as the Cat Fanciers' Association held its 64th annual…...
Area pet shelters harness holiday fun to boost adoptions, interactions with community
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (539+ words) Some of the visitors to the Animal Welfare League last weekend did a double-take when they saw the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who sitting in the lobby. First in line was LaVandy Goines, who had brought her family's two pit…...
The best feeders and fountains for happy, well-fed pets
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (751+ words) Petmate Pet Cafe Feeder This affordable gravity feeder can feed your dog even when there's no electricity. It has a 12-pound capacity, so it can keep your dog's bowl consistently full. It's also made of environmentally friendly PET plastic, and…...
Make grooming easy with the best dog grooming tools
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (560+ words) Whether your dog has short, straight hair or thick, curly hair, maintaining its coat is important for its health. Having the best brush for your dog will keep its coat tangle-free and might even prevent a big bill at the…...
‘Have you seen me?’: Chesterton rescue’s methods bring questions, few answers
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1820+ words) The meeting video, like most from municipal meetings, is not of the highest quality " a fact that is compounded by the setting. The speakers addressing the advisory board for Indianapolis Animal Care Services are wearing masks in the waning days…...
Grayslake-area shelter strives to find pets forever homes: ‘We give hope and a voice to these animals’
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (568+ words) Just walking through the front doors of the Save-A-Pet Adoption Center and Shelter in the Grayslake area has a calming effect. Since opening in 1995, the six-acre complex at 31664 N. Fairfield Road has provided safety and care to kittens and puppies, along…...
Pet adoption event pairs older residents with older animals from Hinsdale Humane Society
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (682+ words) Bobbi Cucco is nearly 90 years old, and she's got a plan for the future. Well, for tomorrow morning anyway. Tomorrow, she'll wake up, at six with a black paw poking her face and two yellow eyes, inches from her own....
Park District, police collecting pet-related donations: ‘We have a lot of animal lovers in Waukegan’
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (517+ words) As the price of pet food accelerates along with the cost of everyday grocery items, a holiday partnership between the Waukegan Park District and the Waukegan Police Department's Animal Control Unit aims to help ease the burden for local families....