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Estate planning: Protect your pets
- Part of a series - Q. I am getting up in years and I dona't have a partner to leave my property to. My family and relatives are doing fine financially. I have two dogs that I want to make sure are taken care of if something happens to me. What can I do to protect my pets? A. Unfortunately, pets cannot be beneficiaries of ...
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We Heart Pets
- Single and loving it! My name is Dottie and I'm searching for a home with an experienced owner where I can be the only pet. I am a very sweet and petite girl who loves people. I'm playful and very inquisitive and I'm very well-mannered in the house. I already know the command sit, and I'm ready to learn more. ...
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM WE HEART PETS!
- A special thanks to everyone who submitted pet photos for this year's installment. May you enjoy the warmth and companionship of your pets this holiday season. ...
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We Heart Pets
- Peggy is a sweet, loving, three-legged girl waiting for a loving home. She is very playful and surprisingly fast. She loves people. Peggy is spayed and fully vetted. All she needs is someone to love! Here is Christian, a handsome single male looking for love. He is active and would make a great jogging partner. He is neutered and fully ...
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Pets
- Caroline is a sweet little brown tabby girl. She was found outside pulling herself around with her front legs. Caroline has a spinal deformity which was likely caused by a previous injury and can only use her back legs a bit for walking. Caroline loves affection from people, but may prefer to live in a home with no other cats. ...
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Dog days of summer at SoFo
- Special to the online edition of Windy City Times - It was a fierce battle for popcorn, or any possible treat, as dogs of all sorts scampered through The Sofo Tap Aug. 18 during the Dog Days of Summer, a fundraiser for Fredsays.org that helps HIV-positive teens in the community. Robert Garofalo hosted the three-hour event. Photos and text by Ross Forman ...
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We Love Pets
- Pinky has been trained in both Obedience and Agility. She is a very sweet, loving, affectionate girl, with the cutest ears! She loves to cuddle and would be the perfect companion. She would prefer a home with older children and is good with most dogs. She needs a loving owner to keep her engaged as she is very smart. Pinky ...
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We Love Pets
- As you can see, Diego is a very handsome fellow. But what you can't see is what a sweet, cuddly and lovable guy he is! Diego is 8 years old and is a sharp-looking brown tabby who has the greenest of eyes. He's a good-sized fellow and is one big lover boy who is sure to love nothing more than ...
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Pets
- Cat Kora (yes, that's her full name) is eager to find a permanent home. Cat Kora first came to Tree House September 27, 2007, from the City of Chicago Animal Care & Control. It was determined that she was born in approximately 2001. This beautiful calico is very friendly and adores being petted. She was first adopted in 2008 however, ...
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Pets
- Hello! My name is Phillip (1-2 years old). I was found wandering as a stray and my owners never claimed me. Now I am with alive and waiting for my new family. I am a super sweet guy with lots of energy. I would make a great running buddy and would do well in an active home. I love to ...
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Pet for adoption:
- Thelma Age: Young Gender: Female Red Door Animal Shelter Chicago, IL 773-764-2242 info@reddoorshelter.org ...
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Pet for adoption: Lady
- Age: 6 years Gender: Female Lady is a pretty six-year-old girlie! She has a soft blanket of white fur with perfectly placed markings of brown. Lady is a friendly, gentle and quiet girl who enjoys attention, soft pets and chin scratches. Lady was such a good kitty model during her photo shoot; she sat perfectly calm as if she knew ...
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Lesbian couple campaigns against puppy mills
- Every Saturday, regardless of weather, Tina Smith and her partner, Stacey, join a handful of demonstrators outside a local pet shop to protest against the sale of "puppy mill" puppies. And every week, Smith said, she watches well-meaning puppy buyers funnel money into a system that abuses animals. "It's amazing how many people don't know," said Smith, an activist with ...
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Pet for adoption
- Mac Gender: Male Mac was found a couple of years ago running around in a park with other dogs. Everyone thought his owner was there too, but the last person at the park to leave realized he was alone. He was adopted into what appeared to be a loving home, however he was not treated very well. He was put ...
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- Pet for adoption: Peet Age: 4 years , Gender: Male Peet, the mini Dutch bunny, is a four-year-old friendly boy who was brought back to Red Door after three years of adoption. His family lost their home and could no longer care for Peet. For more information, or to meet Peaches, contact Red Door Animal Shelter at 773-764-2242 or info@reddoorhshelter.org. ...
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Pets
- Pet for adoption: Peaches Age: 1-3 years Gender: Female Peaches was unceremoniously dumped outside and left to fend for herself ... without any claws. Now that she's safe and sound inside, Peaches is ready for a new home. Her looks are very striking, including her baby blue eyes, and she loves to be petted and scratched. She will reward your ...
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First movie filmed by cats, now in Orland Park
- From a News Release - "Cat Diaries: The First Ever Movie Filmed By Cats" presented by Friskies is currently playing in Orland Park! For the first time, cats took on Hollywood from the other side of the camera. Through this documentary-style short film, viewers were taken on a coast-to-coast adventure revealing the magical world of our feline friends. Using footage taken directly from cats who ...
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Pets
- Pet for adoption: Sly. Age: 11 years. Gender: Female. Color: Black. Altered: Yes Sly is a big, beautiful, declawed 11-year-old black kitty. She is a full-figured girl who is friendly and sweet. Sly loves people; call out her name and she comes running looking for love and pets. A calm and quiet girl, Sly is not looking for much in ...
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Pets
- Pet for adoption: Yikes. Age: 10 years. Gender: Female. Color: Brown Tabby. Altered: Yes Yikes a young 10 years old and is a very pretty, front-declawed brown tabby who has big green eyes. She is a gentle and friendly girl, although having only recently arrived in the adoption room, she is still getting used to her new surroundings and is ...
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We Heart Pets
- Sunday, September 5 Dog Wash at Whole Foods Market South Evanston, 1111 W. Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Get your dog bathed at Red Door's Dog Wash. Dog washes are $10 ( including a towel dry ) , all of which goes directly to the animals at the Red Door shelter. Is your dog water-phobic? Get ...
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We Love Pets
- Pet for adoption: Panda. Age: 4 years. Gender: Male. Color: Black and white. Altered: Yes Panda came to Red Door after his owners could no longer care for him due to allergies. Panda is a super friendly, loving. outgoing, healthy four-year-old cat with a funny, squeaky voice who would be great in a home on his own or in a ...
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We Love Pets
- Pet for adoption: Yikes. Age: 10 years. Gender: Female. Color: Brown Tabby. Altered: Yes Yikes a young 10 years old and is a very pretty, front-declawed brown tabby who has big green eyes. She is a gentle and friendly girl, although having only recently arrived in the adoption room, she is still getting used to her new surroundings and ...
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We Love Pets
- It was a hot, humid Pride Parade this year and yet I saw several people walking with their dogs in the parade. I saw one dog with a towel over him/her. I spoke to the owner ( OK, I will admit that it was more like I screamed at the owner ) and she insisted that the dog was fine ...
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Pets
- Pet for adoption: Earnhardt Age: 5 years Gender: Male Color: Brown, black and white Altered: Yes Earnhardt is a very handsome 5-year old beagle mix. He's a sweet fellow, although a bit on the shy side. He is a friendly and gentle boy who enjoys human companionship. Life has been rough for Earnhardt lately—he was a victim of the Nashville ...
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We Love Pets
- Pet for adoption: Diamond Age: 6 years Gender: Female Color: Black and white Altered: Yes Are you looking for a cat who is loaded with personality? Someone who is sweet and fun and who will do her best keep you on your toes? Well, if you are, you may have just found her! Diamond is 6 years old and ...
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We Love Pets
- Pet for adoption: Diamond Age: 6 years Gender: Female Color: Black and white Altered: Yes Are you looking for a cat who is loaded with personality? Someone who is sweet and fun and who will do her best keep you on your toes? Well, if you are, you may have just found her! Diamond is 6 years old and is ...
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Pet for adoption: Cassie
- Gender: Female. Color: Black. Altered: Yes Hi, my name is Cassie and I am a very special girl. My owners turned me into Chicago Animal Control because they did not want to take care of me. I was born with some neurological issues because I contracted distemper from my mother. Because of this I have double vision and look ...
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We Love Pets
- Pet for adoption: Allie, Age: 5-6 years Gender: Female, Color: Calico, Altered: Yes Allie is a beautiful 5-6 year-old calico girlie! She has pretty, colorful markings on her very soft, plush fur and gorgeous green eyes. Allie is also front declawed. Allie is a friendly, cuddly and cozy girl who came to the shelter when someone in her former family ...
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We Love Pets
- Pet for adoption: Rosy. Age: 10 years. Gender: Female. Color: Black. Altered: Yes Rosy is an adorable 10-year-old girl who is as lovely on the inside as she is on the outside. She is a lovable, huggable, purr machine who is a volunteer favorite--she easily stole a lot of hearts with her fun and flirty ways! Rosy loves attention; brush ...
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We Heart Pets
- Pet for adoption: Pet for adoption: Bindi Breed: Retriever ( mix ) Age: 4 years Gender: Female Color: Black Altered: Yes Bindi is a sweet and friendly four-year-old female Retriever mix looking for a new home. Bindi came to us when her previous owners were moving and could not take her along. She can be somewhat vocal and jumpy ...
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We Heart Pets!
- Happy Holidays from Bowie & Topo and all your friends at We Heart Pets! ...
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We Love Pets
- Pet for adoption: Eva The first thing you notice about Eva are her eyes—they are amazing! They are big, round and absolutely gorgeous! Eva is a super-sweet 3-year old pretty black kitty who is one stunning little lady! Eva came to the shelter in July of this year when her owner could no longer care for her. She developed ...
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Pets
- These days animals are being left at shelters at alarming rate. The start of the holiday season is a great time to consider adopting an animal or attending an event in support of all the wonderful agencies that help give homeless animals forever homes. Here are some upcoming events: —Thursday, Dec. 3, 4-7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, 12-5 p.m. ...
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Pets
- From left: Bailey with owner, and Scout with owner. Photos courtesy of Terri Klinsky Weekend before last was Andersonville's Midsommerfest. In our house that only means one thing: the annual Pet Parade. Readers of this column know that our dachshunds, Topo and Bowie, have owned the costume contest for years, and Topo is a two-time winner on her own in ...
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- Pictured: Lucky and Ramon The warm weather is finally here. Check out these upcoming pet events. —Sunday, May 31, is Paws Chicago's Angels with Tails adoption event on Michigan and Oak, 12-4 p.m. Adoptable pets include dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. See www.pawschicago.org for more information. —Sunday, May 31st is Woofstock 2009 at Pooch Park at Channelside Park, 3220 ...
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We Love Pets
- On Saturday, May 2, approximately 3,000 dogs gathered with their owners at Montrose Harbor for The Anti-Cruelty Society's 15th Annual Bark in the Park. The 5K walk—with or without a dog—was a day of fun and excitement for all. Chester, a cocker spaniel adopted from The Anti-Cruelty Society, started the race with his owner, board member Jerry Hagerty. The day ...
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PET FOR ADOPTION
- Salem is one phenomenal looking girl! She's a 9-year old gorgeous Siberian husky whose fur is full and soft, and her eyes are absolutely amazing! Salem is unbelievably friendly, sweet and affectionate. She's a happy-go-lucky girl who is playful and people-loving, and acts so much younger than her years. Salem came to the shelter when her owner was moving and ...
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Pet for Adoption
- Frisky is a gorgeous 8-10-year-old brown tabby. She has beautiful markings on her fur that are just striking, and her green eyes are amazing. Frisky is a sweet, gentle and friendly girl who came to the shelter when her owner had too many cats and couldn't keep her. Frisky appears to love attention—and people. Our vets noted that Frisky ...
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We Love Pets
- November is Adopt a Senior Dog month. Now more than ever, we think about the older, adoptable dogs that are commonly overlooked in favor of active puppies. The dogs that have had lifetimes of experiences and have ended up in rescues and shelters, through no fault of their own, are often the last to find homes. As Good as Gold—Golden ...
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PET FOR ADOPTION
- Bo will be the perfect addition to any family looking to adopt a sweet, handsome senior with impeccable manners. Bo is 10 years young and has settled into his foster home consisting of two golden brothers, two kittens, a foster mom and dad and sisters who love to lavish him with attention. Bo gets nervous in new situations and ...
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Pet for Adoption: Mocha
- My name is Mocha. I'm a pit bull/terrier mix, and a very affectionate and energetic little girl. Cuddling is very important to me, so a nice warm lap would make me happy. But if you're willing to get silly and play with me I'd love that, too! I also need plenty of exercise. I'm very smart and have already learned ...
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We Love Pets
- The election is finally over! I have been obsessed—obsessed with every single thing about it. I have spent too many hours online on message boards, blogs, political Web sites, etc. What now? At the President-elect's first press conference, the topic of the puppy that was promised to the Obama girls came up. This is now the big thing in the ...
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Pets
- Pictured: Chester is up for adoption from ARFhouse. See below. From Halloween events to benefits, the fall seems to have it all for pet lovers. —Thursday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. 'It's Raining Cats & Dogs' at The Anti-Cruelty Society, 510 N. LaSalle. The cost is $125 per person in advance and $140 at the door, with a reserved table ...
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PET FOR ADOPTION Amy
- Amy is a stunning two-year-old dilute tortoiseshell! She has wonderful gray fur that has the perfect markings of tan and white sprinkled throughout. Amy is a lovely girl who may start off a bit shy, but once she gets to know you, she is affectionate and sweet. Amy recently had a litter of kittens and was an absolutely great ...
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Pets
- Photo: Kathy Talkin walking her pig. If you love animals as well as beautiful scenery in a peaceful setting, I highly recommend taking a trip to Best Friends Animals Sanctuary located in Kanab, Utah. Best Friends is located on 33,000 acres and cares for over 2,000 animals. It's an incredible and inspiring place—as well as being very unique. Best Friends ...
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Pets: Dog days of summer
- After attending all of the summer festivals, I was very surprised by the amount of dogs that attend them. Every year I think how much fun my dogs would have if I took them with me to attend, but then I remember, 'Oh, you're a dog; you have a fur coat! If I'm sweating, you must be ready to pass ...
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Pets: Calendar
- and Pet for Adoption: Tigris - —Sat., Aug. 2: Anti-Cruelty's Annual Dog Wash, 169 W. Grand, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Calling all dirty dogs! Come to The Anti-Cruelty Society's Annual Dog Wash and get more than just a bath. Doggie lovers can talk to an animal behaviorist; get information on the dog-training school; and win prizes for such categories as dirtiest dog and biggest pup. The ...
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We Love Pets
- Pack away your snow boots and shovel, and say, 'Hello, summer!' I couldn't be more excited about summer activities geared toward our beloved canine companions. My dogs and I love dog beaches, which are for friendly, controlled, socialized canines. Before you and your pal head out, ask yourself: —Does my dog listen to me off-leash? Even though Chicago's dog beaches ...
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We Love Pets
- Last Saturday ( May 3 ) started out as a beautiful, sunny, spring day. Then I left the house. The dogs and I headed over to pick up our friend Kathy and head down to Montrose Beach for the 14th Annual Bark in the Park. Our wild spring weather took an ugly, windy turn that my hair is still complaining ...
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- I am a lowly kennel worker at Animal Haven ( www.animalhavenshelter.org ) , a no-kill shelter with locations in New York State. My main tasks are walking and feeding the animals; doing laundry; and cleaning up urine and poop. I love my job. Some of the residents of Animal Haven. My job starts before the shelter opens. I open the ...
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Pets
- Upcoming pet events to hold you over until the big spring thaw: —Thurs., March 6: Happy Meower at T's Restaurant & Bar, 5025 N. Clark, 7-10 p.m. Come have a drink for the cats at T's. After 7 p.m., a percentage of the profits made at T' s will go to Tree House Animal Foundation, a cageless, no-kill shelter dedicated ...
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PET FOR ADOPTION: BLANCHE
- Blanche is an energetic one-year-old rat/Jack Russell terrier mix. This active girl is looking for an equally active guardian who is familiar with her breed and can keep up with her busy lifestyle of long walks and a lot of play. Blanche is very smart—she has been through training and responds well to commands. Blanche is a focused dog ...
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Pets
- You love animals, but still … you're allergic to cats and you don't have the time to do regular dog walks every day. Before you decide you are not ready to make a commitment to a pet, consider adopting a rabbit. Not one of those little brown bunnies you see hopping around outside—those are wild rabbits that can't be tamed. ...
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Pets
- Winter is in full swing and I bet your dogs are getting cabin fever. Even our small dogs get restless, as noted by Bowie digging to China when I let them out in the yard. Typically, dogs sleep about 14 hours a day ( I am so jealous ) , but they do need their exercise as well—even if it ...
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PET FOR ADOPTION
- Hello there, I'm Sir Edmund Hillary. I'm a grey tabby, with very large, very beautiful and very smart green eyes. I'm around eight years old. I have no health issues. I have been at Tree House Animal Foundation for a couple of months now, and am quite ready to be adopted by you. I was a former stray cat ...
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Pets
- #1 Topo and Bowie. #2 Clyde. #3 Disco. #4 Disco, Romeo, Peanut, and SweetPea #5 MK. #6 Morgan and Fairchild. #7 Peanut. #8 Prince. #9 Talullah. ...
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Pets: Time to shop!
- I know that if you have a pet you must be busy shopping for their holiday gifts, right? Eighty-five percent of pet owners not only purchase holiday gifts for their pets, but they also wrap them for their pet to tear open. ( OK, I just made that whole thing up so we would feel more normal over here. ) ...
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Pets
- BY DR. LEONARD R. JEWELL, JEWELL ANIMAL HOSPITAL Tessamine The winter season is just around the corner and there are a few things we can do to make out pets more comfortable during the time of year. Even with global warming, Chicago winters can be brutal for humans as well as for dogs and cats. When walking your dogs in ...
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Pets
- October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! If you are looking for a new best friend, this is the month to visit your local shelter. ___ Pictured: Summer. See his story below. ___ Events: Fri., Oct. 12, 6-9pm, TreeHouse Animal Foundation; Cats on Parade Art Auction and Gala, Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark; $50, $45/advance; TreeHouseAnimals.org Fri., ...
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Featured Pet for Adoption: Ned
- Hello! My name is Ned, and I am a healthy, very young 10 years old. I love people. When you come visit me you can see just how much of a lover I am when I greet you at the adoption floor door. If I see a lap I make sure to sit in it; after all, what good is ...
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- Peer pressure is a powerful thing. Each September, The Midwest Doxie Fest takes place in Hooterville, uh, Danville, Ill. We attended a couple years ago and swore we would never go again. It was a three-hour trip each way and had many overall-clad participants—Not that there's anything wrong with that. This year, our Chicago Dachshund Group decided that we should ...
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Featured Pet for Adoption: Sergio
- Sergio is a dashing one-year-old German Shepherd. This outgoing pup is playful, curious and trusting. Sergio will win you over with his big floppy ears, doggie kisses and kind heart. Sergio loves exercise, and will always happily accompany you on a nice long walk. Serg gets along with children and likes most other dogs. Like most German Shepherds, Sergio loves ...
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- UPCOMING EVENTS: —Thurs., Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. Margate Field House, 4900 N. Marine The Montrose Dog Beach Committee holds its monthly meeting. On the agenda will be the installation of an access ramp ( to comply with ADA regulations ) , fundraising and end-of-summer clean-up. The meeting is open to any interested parties. www.mondog.org/wp/ —Sat., Sept. 15, 8:30 a.m-1 p.m., ...
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We love Pets
- MK, Suzanne's friend. Liger. There were always my 'dog' friends and my 'cat' friends. Independent cats—yes! Needy dogs—no! That was really how I looked at it. At one time I had three cats, but then allergies developed and cleared my life. When I got together with my late partner Maria in 1991, she had two dogs and two cats. Animals ...
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Pets
- Pictured: Peter. See Featured Pets, below. I have a friend in Boston who is trying to adopt a dog. Let's call her Amy, since that's her name. Like me, she believes strongly in adopting a dog that needs a home, but she has been turned down several times. She lives in a condo complex with no fenced-in yard, plus this ...
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We Love Pets
- Some fun things to do in these dog days of summer: —Sun., July 15, 4-7 p.m., Felines Inc.; Drink.Demo.Dine. The Chopping Block, 4747 N. Lincoln, Chicago; Cost: $100, www.FelinesInc.org. —Sun., July 22, 12-4pm; Anti-Cruelty Society's 7th Annual Let's Pet Together Festival; 157 W. Grand $10/adults, $5/children. Treats for the pups and great food from many River North restaurants along with ...
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Pets
- A cicada attacked me last weekend. The cicadas never made it to the city and I was glad to avoid the whole nightmare of them. Then came the attack. We were on our way to the suburbs ( first mistake ) for a birthday party and when I opened the car window to pay a toll ( second mistake ) ...
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Featured Pet for Adoption: Helix
- Helix is a two-year-old, 40-lb. male Shepherd mix with lots of energy. He was transferred to us after being dumped at a shelter in Kentucky. He gets along well with other dogs and children. He would make a great running partner and enjoys a good game of fetch. He is housetrained and currently has all of his shots. If you ...
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- Costume winner. Cutest small dog. Last weekend was the annual Andersonville MidSommarfest. They have what they call a Pet Parade on Saturday morning each year. It is really not a parade but they have contests, including a Best Costume contest. Our dogs, Topo and Bowie, are two-time winners. Last year, they won for their rendition of Bonnie and Clyde and ...
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Pets
- Events are in Chicago unless otherwise indicated: Sat., June 2, 12-5p.m., PugParty.com & Pug Rescue; Joe's Bar, 940 W. Weed. Party with 300+ pugs and their owners. www.pugparty.com Sun., June 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m, Woofstock 2007; Pooch Park, 3220 Oakton, Skokie. Although Woofstock 2007 may not rival its 1969 music festival namesake in sheer attendance numbers, the June 3 event ...
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Pet Featured for Adoption: Molly
- Molly was found running down the street on the north side of the city. She is approximately 15 lbs. underweight, and will probably be 65-70 lbs. when she's fully recovered. She is currently in a boarding facility, and is doing poorly. She paces and cries—and is not gaining weight as she should. However, in a home situation, she is ...
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Pets
- If you are a regular reader of this coulumn you know I am all about helping animals get adopted. But knowing that not everyone can adopt an animal I asked the folks at ARFHouse to tell us about other ways that people can help animals in need. Have you ever wanted to help your local animal shelter, but were unable ...
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Pets
- SUMMER IS HERE! Well, at least it was last weekend. Spring is here so complaining about the heat can't be far behind. If you and Fifi ( and certainly someone in this community has a dog named Fifi ) are headed out to the dog parks, don't forget that dogs need to sport both the city license and the one ...
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Featured Pet for Adoption: Paola
- My name is Paola and I'm two years old. I'm a very sweet, timid little girl. I may poke my head out a tad and sniff the air, but I really need you to make the first move. I'm shy and lack confidence, but if you reassure me with a kindly word I may tiptoe out daintily and greet ...
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