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Cross Town Bark Around Fundraiser

By Lori | April 15 at 6:09 p.m.

MidWest Dachshund Rescue will be having the largest doxie rescue fundraiser in the MidWest. Come with or without your doxie. May 19th, 2012 DuPage County … Read more ›

Toby, winner of the best pooch costume at the Schaumburg Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade, relaxes on the cool October day. Toby is dressed as an Olympic gold medalist speed skater. (Photo submitted by the Schaumburg Park District)

Share photos of your costumed pets!

Oct. 18, 2011 at 8:38 a.m.

It’s not just children and adults getting into the Halloween spirit, pets get in on the action too. We want you to share photos of … Read more ›

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Presents for Pets Campaign

By Publisher | Sep. 14, 2011 at 5:08 p.m.

FLOOFINS & CO. PARTICIPATES IN NAPPS “PRESENTS 4 PETS” CAMPAIGN IN HONOR OF HSUS NATIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK With National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week … Read more ›

Jeanette Schulz, executive director of On Angel's Wings, saved this dog from euthanization. He'll song go to an adoptive parent in Fox Lake. (Sheryl DeVore/Tribune)

On Angel’s Wings dream come true for pets and humans

By Sheryl DeVore | Aug. 29, 2011 at 7:02 a.m.

Inch Bug had two days left to live. It’s not that the 3-year-old Chihuahua-Pomeranian mix was sick. There just wasn’t enough room for the dog … Read more ›

Owners turn to support groups in the Chicago area when their pets die

Aug. 23, 2011 at 6:34 a.m.

To help cope with the loss, the couple turned to Wings, a support group run by the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association that helps people deal … Read more ›

Sara Tucker had her 24-year-old horse Kismet cremated at Hinsdale Pet Cemetary in Willowbrook. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune photo)

Horse crematorium open in western suburbs

By Bridget Doyle | Aug. 22, 2011 at 3:41 p.m.

When Darien resident Sara Tucker was deciding how to peacefully dispose of her deceased horse’s body, the last thing she wanted was to see her … Read more ›

Pet obesity: Big dogs, fat cats increasingly common

Aug. 8, 2011 at 8:03 p.m.

Even before Eric Pihl pulls into TheraPET Wellness Center parking lot, his dog, Bonnie, climbs up from her lounging position in the back seat and … Read more ›

Photographer Jim Hoch captures a dog as it leaps to catch a disc in the air. Photo submitted by Cantingy Park

Share your doggie photos with TribLocal

By Harry Huggins | Aug. 1, 2011 at 3:32 p.m.

We are undoubtedly in the dog days of summer; every day seems to bring another heat advisory or apocalyptic storm. But instead of grumbling and … Read more ›

What is this cat smiling about? Name-Your-Own-Price Cat Adoptions at DCACC!

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Name-Your-Own-Price Cat Adoptions at DuPage County Animal Care & Control

By Kristie Lecaros | July 13, 2011 at 9:11 a.m.

Sizzling Summer Savings To Make You Smile…Name Your Own Cat Adoption Fee at DuPage County Animal Care & Control! How often have you wished you … Read more ›

Quincy, the "miracle kitten," will soon celebrate his first birthday. He and littermate Pippen live happily in Linda Gates's Willowbrook home (photo courtesy of L. Gates).

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A.D.O.P.T. kitten survives near-death ordeal to thrive in 'forever' home

By Linda Kane, volunteer--A.D.O.P.T. & FVAWL | June 23, 2011 at 11:24 a.m.

Linda Gates knows the anguish of losing a pet. Last fall the Willowbrook mother of three had to put her sick 21-year-old cat, Mistletoe, to … Read more ›

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