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Aldens Doggy Day Camp offers fun and learning for area pets

By Rich Publicity | May 2 at 7:47 p.m.

As summer approaches it’s time to start thinking about sending the little ones to day camp where they’ll have fun while you can get some … Read more ›

Three years ago Aurora native Crystal Hoskins adopted feline friend Paris from Fox Valley Animal Welfare League. Crystal has volunteered with the organization ever since (photo: C. Hoskins).
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Passion for helping animals propels 25 year old into volunteering

By Linda Kane, volunteer--A.D.O.P.T. & FVAWL | April 27 at 10:37 a.m.

Little did she know that adopting a kitten from Fox Valley Animal Welfare League (FVAWL) would affect her life so dramatically. Three years ago Aurora … Read more ›

2011 race runners approaching the finish line.
From the community

2nd Annual 5K Run to benefit Anderson Animal Shelter

By Anderson Animal Shelter | April 4 at 10:23 a.m.

Lace up your running shoes for the 2nd annual RunFurShelter 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 20, 2012 beginning at Sherman Immediate Care in South Elgin, … Read more ›

Exotic animal veterinarians Dr. Susan Powell and husband Dr. Richard Nye visited Peru with a group of veterinarians last October to visit the macaws of Tampbopata (Photo: S. Brown).
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Education key to human-animal bond, exotic animal veterinarians say

By Linda Kane, volunteer--A.D.O.P.T. & FVAWL | March 29 at 5:43 p.m.

Dr. Susan Brown was having so much fun. “I was so excited,” she said. “I was talking about how great this was. [But when] I … Read more ›

ZuZu on spring grass
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Horses and Grass

By Mustang Sally Horse and Pet Sitting | March 28 at 3:09 p.m.

With an early spring and grass already in need of cutting. Remember to integrate grass grazing slowly for your horse. Early spring grass has a … Read more ›

"Abbey" was one of the first two rabbits to be spayed at the new Fox Valley Animal Welfare League's new low-cost spay/neuter clinic in North Aurora. Veterinarians Dr. Susan Brown and Dr. Richard Nye specialize in exotic animals (photo: FVAWL).
From the community

Husband-wife vets help pet owners learn about, care for their exotic pets

By Linda Kane, volunteer--A.D.O.P.T. & FVAWL | March 8 at 4:00 p.m.

Dr. Richard Nye has seen it many times. He knows the effect it can have on an individual’s life. An animal—be it a dog, a … Read more ›

Gabbygirl, a pitbull, was the first dog to be spayed at Fox Valley's new low-cost spay/neuter clinic in North Aurora. The clinic is now accepting appointments for its weekly surgeries (photo: FVAWL).
From the community

Feb. 28 ribbon cutting scheduled for FVAWL spay/neuter clinic

By Linda Kane, volunteer--A.D.O.P.T. & FVAWL | Feb. 16 at 7:20 p.m.

If Bo, a Portuguese water dog, is America’s “First Dog,” then certainly Gabbygirl, a pitbull, must be Fox Valley’s “First Dog.” But Gabbygirl, whose picture … Read more ›

Niles, a white Shih Tsu, found his "forever home" thanks to Fox Valley Animal Welfare League (photo: FVAWL).
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New North Aurora clinic helps animal rescue groups, pet owners

By Linda Kane, volunteer--A.D.O.P.T. & FVAWL | Feb. 2 at 10:30 a.m.

Niles arrived on Labor Day weekend 2010. His journey first took him to a local veterinary clinic. But the clinic could not treat him, for … Read more ›

Thanks to the Fox Valley Animal Welfare League, Reno, an eight-month-old orange tabby kitten, survived to find his "forever home" (photo: FVAWL).
From the community

New low-cost spay/neuter clinic opens to serve Fox Valley-area animals

By Linda Kane, volunteer--A.D.O.P.T. & FVAWL | Jan. 19 at 10:48 a.m.

Only eight months old, Reno found himself lost and alone. Even worse he was injured: Something was wrong with his eyes, one of his back … Read more ›

Bubba, a 12-year-old Schnauzer mix, is just one of hundreds of animals helped by Fox Valley Animal Welfare League. The League will open a state-of-the-art low-cost spay/neuter clinic in February, 2012. It will be the first of its kind in the area (photo courtesy of FVAWL).
From the community

Fox Valley Animal Welfare League strives to improve animals' lives

By Linda Kane, volunteer--A.D.O.P.T. & FVAWL | Jan. 4 at 7:19 p.m.

Volunteer Ellen Wullbrandt happened to be there when he arrived. “One of the animal control staff members was carrying him like a small child,” Wullbrandt … Read more ›

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