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Tree House has new eco-friendly Roger's Park building and a new look
Tree House has a new, modern logo and refreshed brand to match their new shelter facility and cutting-edge cat care model. For the third time in its 48-year history, Tree House is introducing a new logo ...
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TPAN launches Paws N' Effect program for HIV+ clients
TPAN, Lurie Children's Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Division Head and TPAN Board of Directors member Dr. Rob Garofalo and Felines & Canines adoption center held a kick-off event for a new program, Paws N' Effect, ...
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Happy Pet Holidays from Windy City Times
Windy City Times' annual pet photo feature. ...
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Happy Holidays from your pets and Windy City Times
Enjoy Windy City Times' annual photo gallery of pets in holiday finery. ...
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Tree House Humane Society gets new home, executive director
What would inspire a former police officer and a veteran of more than 20 years with animal welfare organizations from across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Australia to leave a year's worth of well-deserved retirement ...
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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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PAWS Chicago honors
the late Paul Lutter
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
The late gay attorney and activist Paul Lutter, who died last May, was honored at a PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Chicago event Feb. 25. Lutter's estate bequeathed the PAWS for Life program $500,000 so low ...
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Photos: Pets at the holidays
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 Love Pets
Mr. Peppermint is a three-year-old male New Zealand White. He has a lot of personality; he loves to follow you around the house, wedge himself under your feet while you sit, or hang out on the ...
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Couple asks for help in locating missing dogs
An Avondale couple is asking for help in locating their two French bulldogs, who went missing after a burglary the morning of March 11, NBC 5 reported. [UPDATE BELOW: The dogs have been found.] David Wilk ...
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM WE HEART PETS!
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Pets have long been Diane Dodin's passion
For Diane Dodin, her passion for pets dates back to her childhood, when the family pets ranged from cats and turtles to fish, gerbils and even a tarantula. "Pets have touched me in such a way ...
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Dog in Hawaii heading to Chicago in September for reunion
The long-awaited reunion for Sheryl Jans with her dog, Koki, who she has not seen in eight years, is set for mid-September, when the Boston terrier is bound for Chicago. "Koki is coming home via cargo," ...
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New ownership for Arlington Heights veterinary clinic
From a press release
Diane Dodin, DVM, has purchased the respected Prospect Animal Hospital, 2326 E. Rand Rd. in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The clinic will host an Open House Sunday, Aug. 18, Noon-3 p.m., with refreshments, free pet/owner photographs and ...
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Roosevelt University president addresses LGVMA annual meeting
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
"The Relevancy of the LGBT Community and Professional Leadership" was the topic of a talk given by openly gay Roosevelt University President Charles Middleton at the Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association(LGVMA) annual meeting at the ...
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L/G Veterinary Medical Assn. marks 20 years
Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
The Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association (LGVMA) commemorated 20 years of service and advocacy during the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) annual convention at the McCormick Place West July ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Pets
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Pets
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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' ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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Chicago House Birdhouse Auction
Chicago House held its Birdhouse Auction/Cocktail Party June 19 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago. The chic venue was the perfect backdrop for the silent-auction items, which ranged from the traditional to the ...
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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 ...
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PET FOR ADOPTION: AUSTIN
Austin is a 3-year-old boy who is happiest when snuggling in laps or arms. He simply loves people and has been known to follow them around. Austin would be happiest in a home where he could be the only lap ...
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Pets
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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