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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 10:41 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 ›

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Lost Dog, FINN

By cathy schadel | April 8 at 11:33 a.m.

Finn is a 2y/o neutered male Brittany. He went missing from the Cracker Barrell parking lot while he was on transport to his forever home … Read more ›

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Adoptable Cat of the Week – Josie

By Will County Humane Society | April 6 at 10:58 a.m.

Meet Josie. She's waiting at the Will County Humane Society for a new forever home. This very pretty calico cat has four white paws. She's … Read more ›

Exotic animal veterinarians Dr. Susan Brown and husband Dr. Richard Nye visited Peru with a group of fellow 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 5:53 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 ›

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Doggie Extravaganza Event and 4th Annual Hope 4 Paws Reunion, June 24 at Plainfield Pet Supply Outlet

By Hope 4 Paws Dog Rescue | March 29 at 2:47 p.m.

4th Annual Doggy Extravaganza Reunion Event June 24, 2012Plainfield Pet Supply Outlet23907 W. Industrial Dr. N. ~ Plainfield, IL10am – 5pm A reunion event for … Read more ›

"Flop" was the first rabbit to be spayed at 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 4:27 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 ›

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Cat of the Week – Shadow

By Will County Humane Society | Feb. 24 at 2:24 p.m.

Meet Shadow. She is a friendly gray tabby waiting at the Will County Humane Society for a new forever home. Her previous owner found her … 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).

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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 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 10:33 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 ›