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NAWS Moving, Expanding in Mokena

By Kirk Zoellner | May 18 at 5:28 p.m.

The National Animal Welfare Society (NAWS), a fixture at Mokena’s Promenade retail center at 10080 W. 191st Street since 2007, is moving down the road … Read more ›

In March, Marquette Bank employees held Pet Adoption Events at the Bank’s Oak Forest and Romeoville locations.
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Marquette Bank Employees Donate to Local Animal Welfare League

By Marquette Bank | April 26 at 11:53 a.m.

Marquette Bank, a locally-owned neighborhood bank, recently wrapped up its 2nd Annual Neighborhood Animal Awareness Drive. The purpose of this employee-led drive was to raise … Read more ›

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Dog Wash to benefit Heartland Service Dogs

By Tim Howe | April 6 at 7:49 p.m.

Not sure what to do for Mom for Mother’s Day? How about getting those spots out of Spot? (Or Lucky, Rover, Champ, etc.) Heartland Service … Read more ›

Ruff Ruff, who suffered serious burns in a January house fire, wears protective eyewear during laser therapy at the Veterinary Clinic of Tinley Park. (Photo provided by Tom Zeilenga)

PAWS to host meet and greet with puppy recovering from fire

By Ashley Rueff | Feb. 13 at 3:02 p.m.

A nine-month-old puppy that suffered severe burns during a Wilmington house fire on New Year’s Day has become a celebrity among supporters of PAWS of … 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!

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 ›

County rule change would allow pygmy goats and pigs

Aug. 9, 2011 at 5:02 p.m.

Herald News reports: Pygmy or dwarf goats and pigs would be allowed as pets in unincorporated areas of the county under proposed zoning ordinance changes. … 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 ›

Debbie serves as a board member and foster parent. Gizmo is currently seeking a loving home.
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Successful drive for animal rescue group.

By Tim Howe | Aug. 8, 2011 at 3:32 p.m.

Debbie VanArtsen and Gizmo, both from Crossroads Shih Tzu Rescue, were very excited to receive 2 gift certificates and a check from Pedigree Junction Dog … 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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