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The beautiful Virginia McCatskey
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My Cat

My cat, Virginia McCatskey (namesake of the grand dame of football, Virginia McCaskey, owner of the Chicago Bears) is formidable. Not only formidable in attitude … Read more ›

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More Chicago Area Pets Go Online

Contacts:Kim Saunders, Petfinder.com, 908-810-1976SAFE Chicago, joseph@urbanoutsitters.com, 312-651-7387La Grange Park Cat Clinic, lgpcatvet@att.net, 708-562-2287 For a complete list of shelter and rescue groups in your area, … Read more ›

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Mary Ann Minick Dedicates Life to Helping Others and Animals

Mary Ann Minick’s Christmas card from 2010 is a beautiful picture of her, her husband and their nine dogs. Minick is the founder of the … 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!

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

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 ›

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Pets in Costume! "Tricks & Treats Yappy Hour" hosted by Classic Kids and The Modern Dog Boutique!

You and your pooch are invited to a FREE "Yappy Hour" on October 20th from 6:30pm-8:30pm, hosted by Classic Kids Photography & The Modern Dog … Read more ›

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Chicago Pet Show – Cold Blooded Creatures with Jim Nesci

The Chicago Pet Show will be at the Darien Sportsplex, September 10th and 11th. Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. The Chicago … 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

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 ›

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

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 ›

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Pet obesity: Big dogs, fat cats increasingly common

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 ›