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Orland Township hosts second Pet-palooza

By Jeff Vorva | May 11 at 1:58 p.m.

After pulling in $5,000 in cash donations and 1,000 pounds in donated pet food in 2011, Orland Township announced plans for its second Pet-palooza event. … 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 ›

CAPS and community members, shown Feb. 4, have been protesting an area pet store since November. (photo submitted by CAPS)

CAPS group says it will keep on protesting pet store

By Jeff Vorva | Feb. 8 at 4:04 p.m.

Whether it’s freezing and snowy or hot and humid, Kristen Kaminski said she is not going away. Kaminski and her group, the Companion Animal Protection … Read more ›

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From the community

Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth

By Dale Obrochta | Nov. 14, 2011 at 9:28 a.m.

You have been twisting balloons for several hours, you have to pee like a racehorse and you keep getting that one child who keeps coming … 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 ›

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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
From the community

Successful drive for animal rescue group.

By Tim Howe | Aug. 8, 2011 at 3:36 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 ›

There were 80 pets in the Petpalooza parade according to Orland Township Supervisor Paul O'Grady. (Photo submitted by Orland Township)

June’s Petpalooza, job fair a success, says township supervisor

By Jeff Vorva | July 1, 2011 at 11:50 a.m.

Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady lauded the success of two June events his organization put on and is planning on keeping them going in the … Read more ›

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