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Animal shelter and adoption facility coming to Palatine May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Despite concerns from a few neighboring businesses over noise and odors, an animal shelter and adoption facility has received unanimous approval to open in Palatine. Barb's Precious Rescue and Adoption Center will house up to 50 cats and six dogs in an old farm house at 313 N. Quentin Road. "I think I can offer the village of Palatine a solution for animal control in a very professional manner," said owner Barbara Weber.
Peregrine falcon returns to nest in Waukegan May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Midwest Generation's Waukegan Station is once again hosting Peregrine falcon, Fran, who has returned for 11 straight years to her rooftop nest during the spring to lay her eggs.
Vernon Hills considered as expansion site for Minnesota-based pet hotel May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The owner of the ADOGO Pet Hotel in Minnetonka, Minn.,is pursuing a vacant 16,857-square foot office/warehouse in Vernon Hills for a second location. John Sturgess estimates the investment in renovation, equipment and marketing coudl reach $1 million. "I'm combining my love of the hotel business with my love of dogs," says the high-octane former hotel executive, who owns ADOGO Pet Hotel in Minnetonka.
Police: Woman abandoned animals in Deerfield homeMay 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A Niles woman charged with abandoning her two dogs for two weeks in a locked and foreclosed Deerfield townhouse missed court Wednesday after checking herself into a psychiatric hospital, authorities said. Debra Jaffe, 42, of the 8000 block of Greenwood Drive, was charged with two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals after being accused of abandoning her Westie mix dogs. One dog died and the other was severely malnourished.
Proper training can temper pets’ behavior problems May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Tiana, a coonhound recently adopted from Naperville's Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment Pet Shelter, had behavior problems; she didn't want to share her food when other dogs were around. Full of energy, she needed a family who would be patient with her and help her continue to learn the correct doggy manners initiated by ADOPT staff and volunteers.
Don’t let ticks ruin your summer fun May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Warmer weather will be here to stay soon, and with it comes the draw towards outdoor activities. While enjoying these activities, don't forget to take action to prevent bites from ticks that share our outdoor spaces.
Household items can pose risks to pets May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
A toy poodle that was rushed to the vet after swallowing a tube sock. A Great Dane that had to be operated on three times for eating his owner's shoulder pads. These are just a couple of examples of the emergency cases Dr. Karen Halligan has seen involving household items that seem harmless until an animal decides to munch on them.
5 ways to cut that doggone pet food tab May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Pet food isn't cheap. Americans are expected to spend $21.3 billion on pet food this year, up 3 percent from $20.6 billion in 2012, according to the American Pet Products Association. Here are some tips on how to cut down costs for you and Fido.
Gerbils strut their stuff at pageant May 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The Friday-Saturday show drew gerbil enthusiasts and breeders from around the country and culminates in the presentation of champion and breeder certificates.
Collector keeps his 29 boa constrictors — for now May 4, 2013 12:00 AM
A Utah snake collector who says his rare boa constrictors are getting a bad rap has won at least a temporary reprieve from an order to remove more than two dozen of the exotic pets from his home.
Audit finds problems at Chicago’s animal shelter May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Tips for how to stop your dog from barking May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The windows are open, the curtains are fluttering in the spring breeze. After the weather ups and downs of the past couple of weeks, it feels good to have fresh air and sunshine coming into the house. Sounds come in through the open windows too - lawn mowers, birds singing, children playing and dogs barking.
Animal chiropractors offer pet care alternative Apr 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Thirty years ago, Dr. Gene Giggleman was a veterinarian who thought chiropractors were quacks. Since then, he says he's straightened out thousands of dogs and cats, not to mention the occasional snake, hamster, gerbil and guinea pig. "And I know people who have adjusted pigs, goats and rodeo bulls," said Giggleman, a professor at Parker University in Dallas, which specializes in chiropractic care. In Southern California, Dr. Rod Block has tended to an elephant, a paralyzed iguana, a turkey, pigs, llamas and countless dogs and horses.
New Kitten Bowl will be the cat’s meow Apr 27, 2013 12:00 AM
a Super Bowl matchup for the ages: cats vs. dogs. The Puppy Bowl, a fixture on Animal Planet during the Super Bowl for nearly a decade, will have new competition next year from the Kitten Bowl, the Hallmark Channel announced this month.
Poll Vault: Where did you get your pets? Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Is getting a pet from a pet store and not a shelter just wrong in your mind? Or do you think it's OK because unsold pets at shops will go to the shelter anyway, or worse? Where did you get your pets?
Elk Grove woman’s mission to save dogs continues Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
The effort of a former Elk Grove Village woman to save stray dogs in Mali continues even while she has been redeployed to other duties. This report updates the story of U.S. Air Force Maj. Gina Stramaglio, who has been working in her off hours been working to improve deplorable conditions at a shelter for dogs.
Pet owners may receive protection from 'lemons' Apr 25, 2013 12:00 AM
The state's first "Puppy Lemon Law" would seek to protect consumers who purchase a sick dog or cat from an Illinois pet store was approved by an Senate committee Wednesday. State Sen. Dan Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat, sponsored the proposal, which he said would reduce the amount of lawsuits filed between pet owners and pet stores.
Biting, chewing and scratching — oh my! Apr 25, 2013 12:00 AM
When our pets are itchy it can drive us crazy, not to mention how it affects our cats (and dogs).
Northwest Community Healthcare to use more therapy dogs Apr 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwest Community Healthcare therapy dogs, which have been visiting hospital patients since 2007, now are being used at physician offices in Arlington Heights, and NCH is planning to expand the program to its offices in Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect, and Schaumburg. "The patients' faces light up when the therapy dogs make a visit to the waiting room," says Diane Ryzner, an advanced practice nurse who helped expand the program.
Citizens group hopes to buy Hoffman Estates a new police dogApr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
The Hoffman Estates Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association is hosting a fundraiser on Sunday, May 5, in an effort to raise about $12,500 for a new K-9 unit for the village's police department. Bundo, the department's dog for more than seven years, retired this month.