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URGENT Isaac needs a home by the end of the week!! Chicago area
Hey everyone, me again, with yet another dog from my school that needs a home. This is Isaac.
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Dog up for adoption
Anyone in IL looking for a lovable 45lb, approximately 2-3 year old mixed breed? My school has animals on site, and Samara's been up for adoption for the past month. She's the dog I've been put in charge with training and she's reached the 6-7 month mark, ready to be sent to a forever home ( Read more... ) -
Tats for Cats
Hey all, if you were ever thinking about getting a tattoo or piercing, this weekend would be the time! Insight Studios is donating 100% of their profits to Tree House Humane Society. This is starting Saturday, January 23rd through January 24th. They will not take appointments during this time, walk-ins only. More info on the event can be found ( Read more... ) -
Dog Winter Coats
Chicago winter is now in full effect, and while its recently warmed up, the past few days have shown me we're in for a bitter winter. My dog, Zepplin, tolerates the weather okay, but his house training begins to get shaky once we hit the below zero wind chill. I'm already looking into getting Muttluck boots for his feet, but was at a loss for ( Read more... ) -
Dairyland greyhounds need homes!
Dairyland Greyhound Park is closing at the end of 2009, and this means that up to 900 greyhounds need to find homes! Contact Joanne Kehoe, Operations Director (312) 559-0887 or Dairyland Race Track Adoption Center direct at (262) 612-8256 ( Read more... ) -
Fish? Goldfish?
Hello!
My family has a shiny new aquarium just waiting for some fish. We've had the filter going and everything, so the water should be fine for fish we hope.
The question I have for you is, where are the best places to buy fish? We're concerned that maybe PetsMart is not the best place?
Thank you!
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Success after heartbreak
The power of second chances - this is just one of the many positive stories that have come about as a result of the Michael Vicks case: some of Michael Vicks' dogs are working as therapy dogs.
Not just any animal can be a therapy animal; they must pass training and tests. The fact that not just one but multiple dogs rescued from Vicks' dog ( Read more... ) -
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Hi, everyone!
I'm new here... my name is Gia, and I have 3 cats, a lizard, and I work at the Chicago Canine Rescue.
Every so often, Care2.com offers contests to shelters all around the country and gives them a chance to win a lot of money so that they can better help the animals they take in.
So, we're asking you to PLEASE vote for Chicago ( Read more... ) -
A Pet's 10 Commandments
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful ( Read more... )
