2+ hour, 28+ min 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....

5+ mon, 4+ 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…...

2+ mon, 1+ 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…...

9+ mon, 6+ day ago  (818+ words) Your pets need proper hydration throughout the day, especially during the hotter months when you might not be home that often. Most owners put out a bowl of water, but you can't predict how thirsty your pet will get. An…...

3+ week, 6+ day 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…...

1+ mon, 1+ day 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…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1102+ words) A week ahead of a vote to determine the leadership of Chicago Animal Care and Control, officials and advocates are tangled in a heated battle over the current nominee. Susan Cappello was the acting director of the city shelter for…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1185+ words) With Easter approaching, some might think a cute and cuddly bunny would make a perfect gift. But before picking up a rabbit for that Easter basket, you may want to consider all that's involved in adopting a small animal. "Many…...

1+ mon, 2+ week 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,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week 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…...