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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)

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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 ›

A.D.O.P.T. volunteer Rochelle Storm says she grew up with dogs and cats in her East Grand Rapids Michigan childhood home. Now, years later Rochelle plays with feline friend Clevy in her suburban-Chicago home (photo courtesy of R. Storm).
From the community

A.D.O.P.T. volunteer's passion, love for animals began during infancy

By Linda Kane, volunteer--A.D.O.P.T. & FVAWL | Sep. 29, 2011 at 8:16 a.m.

Rochelle Storm, suburban-Chicago resident, says she has a picture of herself at about 10 months old in a playpen. Sounds like a typical baby picture. … Read more ›

In addition to their love for animals, STEPS program participants Rachel Myrna and Randy Mertes enjoy sports. Rachel and Randy won gold medals as bocce partners when they represented the STEPS Special Olympics team, the District 204 Alumni Eagles (photo courtesy of A. Myrna).
From the community

A.D.O.P.T. partners with school district to help young people, animals

By Linda Kane, volunteer--A.D.O.P.T. & FVAWL | Sep. 15, 2011 at 9:58 a.m.

Rachel Myrna, 20, is normally quiet, her mother Ann said. That is until someone asks her about one of her loves—the cats at Naperville’s Animals … Read more ›

From the community

Presents for Pets Campaign

By Publisher | Sep. 14, 2011 at 5:21 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 ›

Bella the Beagle represents a multitude of canines that will enjoy the benefits of A.D.O.P.T.'s play yards renovation (A.D.O.P.T. photo).
From the community

A.D.O.P.T. to renovate, improve quality of life for its dogs

By Linda Kane, volunteer--A.D.O.P.T. & FVAWL | Sep. 1, 2011 at 11:47 a.m.

Bella the Beagle is a typical dog. She loves to sniff and play and dig. But one day Bella nearly met disaster. While digging, Bella … 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 ›

Serena Karevich of Bolingbrook prepares to blow out her 10 birthday candles at Naperville’s A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter. Serena invited 10 friends (and lots of dogs and cats) to join her (photo by K. Johnson).
From the community

A.D.O.P.T. provides opportunity to 'Paw-ty with the Animals'

By Linda Kane, volunteer--A.D.O.P.T. & FVAWL | Aug. 19, 2011 at 12:09 p.m.

Elizabeth Horvat, soon to be 10 years old, knew what she wanted at her birthday party. So, she got on the computer and “did a … 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 ›

Stallion, a black-and-white kitten, is one of many kittens now available for adoption at A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter in Naperville (A.D.O.P.T. photo).
From the community

A.D.O.P.T. seeks 'forever homes' for multitude of kittens

By Linda Kane, volunteer--A.D.O.P.T. & FVAWL | Aug. 2, 2011 at 4:31 p.m.

An abundance of homeless kittens continues arriving daily at Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment (A.D.O.P.T.) Pet Shelter in Naperville, a private, non-profit, no-kill facility. In … 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 ›

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