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Illinois ranks lowest in pet ownership. Really?

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Illinois may rank low in pet ownership, but the Daily Herald ranks high. Here is photo editor Jeff Knox's Sam, a 4-year-old Cavachon dog.

Illinois may rank low in pet ownership, but the Daily Herald ranks high. Here is web editor Teresa Schmedding's rescue cat, Emmie.

Illinois may rank low in pet ownership, but the Daily Herald ranks high. Here is entertainmnet editor Lisa Miner's much beloved Riley.

Illinois may rank low in pet ownership, but the Daily Herald ranks high. Here is DuPage County/Fox Valley editor Jim Davis' Jack Bauer (pictured with Jim's wife, Margaret Brady).

Illinois may rank low in pet ownership, but the Daily Herald ranks high. Deputy managing editor Diane Dungey's beagle, Lucky.

Illinois may rank low in pet ownership, but the Daily Herald ranks high. Copy editor Pam Baert's dog Bowser.

Illinois may rank low in pet ownership, but the Daily Herald ranks high. Copy desk chief Neil Holdway keeps his soup away from Mac and Emily.

Illinois may rank low in pet ownership, but the Daily Herald ranks high. Graphic artist Tim Broderick's dog Fritz.

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Illinois residents don't appear to be too fond of pets. Our state ranks in among the lowest in the nation for pet-owning households, with roughly a third of us owning dogs or cats. We have to admit, us animal-loving editors were a bit surprised.