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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 ›

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 ›

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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 ›

Willie, a recently rescued thoroghbred gelding finds a safe haven at FODHRA.
From the community

Field of Dreams Horse Rescue & Adoption 'rescues' Willie

By Lorrie Marsiglio | June 18, 2011 at 1:47 p.m.

Willie, a sweet and handsome 21 year old thoroughbred gelding was recently rescued by Field of Dreams, a horse rescue and adoption organization in Batavia, … Read more ›

Misty Lindstrand pets her foster dog, Maggie, while daughter, Eliana, 5, watches. (Sheryl DeVore/Tribune)

Green Pup Shelter provides foster, permanent homes for unwanted dogs

By Sheryl DeVore | June 8, 2011 at 1:33 p.m.

The first three years of her life, Maggie lived in a wire cage no larger than her tiny body. She had little human contact, and … Read more ›

Max is barely visible underneath all the snow in Elgin. (Photo by Irene Richardson)

Post your winter pet photos, see them in a gallery

By Sheryl DeVore | Feb. 8, 2011 at 3:22 p.m.

TribLocal readers — we’re loving your pet photos and so are other readers. Post your winter pet photos on your local Website and we’ll highlight … Read more ›

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From the community

Annual Pet Blessing

By Laurie O'Connor Stephans | Sep. 28, 2010 at 5:10 p.m.

In the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi, bring your pets to Calvary Episcopal Church (Route 31 and Main Street, Batavia) at 2 p.m. on … Read more ›

From the community

4th Annual Jewelry Faire to Benefit Anderson Animal Shelter

By Belynda Hudspeth | April 5, 2010 at 10:37 p.m.

You Are Invited ToThe 4th Annual Jewelry FaireTo Benefit Anderson Animal ShelterFestival of the VineSaturday Sept. 11, 2010Preview 10 am to 11am $10Main Event 11 … Read more ›

Michelle Groeper, director of operations at Anderson Animal Shelter, plays with two male cats that are up for adoption, Yoshi and Mufasa on Jan. 5. Photo by Mel Mazuc.
From the community

Fewer animals killed at local shelters

By Kaneland Krier | Feb. 10, 2010 at 10:32 p.m.

BY KERI GROEN Kaneland Krier Reporter Animal shelter overcrowding is decreasing in the Chicago area, with less animals being put down after living in a … Read more ›

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