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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 ›

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Lassie Found Herself Homeless

By George Rohde | April 7 at 4:43 p.m.

Collies have been an American icon since the premier of the television show, Lassie, Timmy’s famed canine heroine. The collie became a very popular breed … Read more ›

Photos of dead animals presented in neglect trial

March 7 at 10:11 p.m.

In opening statements in the animal neglect trial of the owner of Dazzle’s Painted Pastures Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, a Cook County prosecutor Wednesday highlighted … 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 ›

Ruff Ruff, an eight-month-old Catahoula Leopard, recovers from a house fire on New Year's Day. (Submitted by PAWS)

PAWS organizes help for puppy injured in house fire

By Ashley Rueff | Jan. 10 at 2:44 p.m.

Efforts are underway to help a pet owner who lost everything in a New Year’s Day house fire pay mounting medical bills for his eight-month … Read more ›

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Bonded Pair of Doxies Looking for a Furever home

By Lori | Nov. 21, 2011 at 1:46 p.m.

Dory and Nemo came into rescue when their owner moved out of an apartment and left them behind. Both are 4 year old doxies. For … 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 ›

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From the community

Foster a Dachshund

By Lori | Oct. 6, 2011 at 1:23 p.m.

FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED:MidWest Dachshund Rescue, Inc., is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and placing homeless and needy dachshunds and dachshund mixes in the Midwest. MidWest Dachshund … Read more ›

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Local K9 Bakery Voted "Top Dog"

By Tricia Hansen | Oct. 3, 2011 at 7:53 a.m.

Taken from Make It Better magazine:Written by Elyse Russo Best Dog Treat Baker Who Also Gives BackTricia Hansen, "The Treat Diva" It's one thing to … Read more ›

Get up close and personal with geckos, frogs, iguanas, snakes, lizards, and tortoises at the Reptile Conference in Chicago
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Swamp Brothers and Nigel Marven Headline Chicago Reptile Conference

By Leslie Schreiber | Sep. 16, 2011 at 9:48 a.m.

Cold-blooded creatures invade Tinley Park when the North American Reptile Breeders Conference and Trade Show returns to the Tinley Park Holiday Inn Select and Convention … Read more ›

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