Pit Bulls Take Center Stage in Chicago’s Midnight Circus
Jeff Jenkins and Rosie Rae performing in Midnight Circus. On a warm summer evening at McKinley Park on Chicago’s southwest side, hundreds of people have gathered for an amazing event. Acrobats,...
View ArticlePets and Mental Health: How Animal Companions Boost Our Spirits
Pets give us love, but they also give us so much more. As anyone who’s ever had the privilege of living their life alongside an animal companion can attest, our pets speak to us in unique and forceful...
View Article46 Pet Health Tips Everyone Should Know
As pet parents, we have two major goals: keep our pets as happy and as healthy as possible. And when it comes to the latter, there are lots of things we can do to ensure that our companion animals are...
View ArticleRescue Transport: How Animals from the South End Up in Chicago
Every other Saturday morning, in rain, snow, or sun, volunteers of Starfish Animal Rescue gather at a warehouse space in Batavia, Illinois, to welcome a special delivery. Two huge vans arrive shortly...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your Dog Safe in Cold Weather
Cold winter months are just as tough on pets as they are on people. Keep your dog safe in cold weather with the following tips from pet expert Jami Ippolito, founder of Paw Naturals in Chicago. Steer...
View ArticleFeeding Hope: Pet Food Pantries Fill a Critical Need
There was a time when the Rodriquez family thought they would have to give up their pets. The Chicago family of five was struggling to make ends meet after Louis Rodriquez lost his job at a...
View ArticleHow to Socialize Your Dog: A Practical Approach
By John Woods Nobody wants their dog to be shy, anxious, aggressive, or fearful, especially in social situations. This is why socialization in any dog is of high importance. From just three weeks old,...
View ArticleIs Raw Dog Food Healthy and Safe?
Caring for your dog involves a number of things, including paying special attention to his diet. The raw food diet, which includes raw meat and bones, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, is...
View ArticleSo Your Dog Ate Cat Food… Should You Worry?
By Emily Parker For multi-pet households, stopping your dog from getting into your cat’s food can seem like an impossible feat, plus it can be tempting to just let your pooch chow down on your cat’s...
View ArticleHow To Pick A Perfect Name For A Puppy
By David Woods The name you choose for your puppy will stay with both of you forever, so it’s important that you choose one that you will always love. But with thousands of names to choose from, how...
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