14+ hour, 47+ min ago   (605+ words) The majestic beasts of Lincoln Square! A shout rose: “There!” Fingers flew skyward immediately, as if everyone had spotted a UFO. In a window on Hamilton Avenue, the tabby known as Crumb, a real auburn cutie pie, appeared. Crumb regarded his…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (414+ words) The Humane Society of Hobart will soon receive $237,000 after the city’s board of public works approved a donation agreement at its Wednesday meeting. The donation agreement passed in a unanimous vote. All members of the Hobart Board of Public Works…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (702+ words) I am writing about my 11-year-old Maine Coon who has become increasingly aggressive toward house guests. We’ve had Scout since he was 10 weeks old. The breeder told us he shouldn’t be around visitors during his first few months because of…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (357+ words) Two Bostons, founded in downtown Naperville in 2005, has been named as one of America’s coolest independent pet retailers by PETS+ Magazine. Nine independent pet businesses earned the America’s Coolest title for their innovation, customer experience, community involvement and retail excellence,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (686+ words) The Humane Society of Hobart has been an animal shelter fixture in the community since 1954. Now it’s time to move on to a new location, said its executive director, Jenny Webber. “The cinder block is literally crumbling. It’s not safe…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (759+ words) If anyone can attest to the merits of adopting a dog from a shelter, it’s Jada Toussaint. The junior at the Chicago High School for Agriculture Science has fond memories of a dog her family adopted, a schnauzer named Nickels....

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (767+ words) Healthy dogs need frequent exercise and playtime. That also means finding them the best toys and equipment to set them up for success. Unfortunately, not all toys fit the task, either being too toxic or too fragile for more demanding…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (567+ words) LONDON — In turbulent political times, stability comes with four legs, whiskers and a fondness for napping. Larry the cat celebrates 15 years on Sunday as the British government’s official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, a reassuring presence who has served under…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (480+ words) Paws for a Cause Vet Care of Naperville was one of several animal welfare organizations in the Chicago area to provide free spay and neuter surgeries to help control outdoor cat populations. From March 9 to 15, organizations participated in the Chicagoland…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (983+ words) Gary Police Chief Derrick Cannon started his career with the city in 1999 at the animal shelter. Now, he’s one of the driving forces helping to get a new facility. “I wanted to do this 20 years ago,” Cannon said. “When I…...