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Billy’s Closet welcomes canines

Billy’s Closet is Wheaton, Illinois’ newest and only male-only consignment shop located at 117 North Main Street. The concept to found...
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Menya blossoms in foster care, but still needs a forever home

  • Featured Pet
  • February 8, 2012
Menya had been waiting for a home for a while at PAWS and just wasn’t fairing well in the shelter. A move into foster care was all that she...
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Blagojevich adopts Twix to join Skittles: The Blagojevich family dogs

Before former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich heads off to prison for 14 years, one of his family goals was to add another dog to the family....
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Tips for keeping your pets safe during the holiday season

It’s the holiday season and you’re all set to spend some time with family and friends to celebrate the season. The extra activity,...
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Are holiday pet treats in Chicago-area stores safe?

Just this morning, I saw more cautions floating around the Internet regarding pet treat products (such as chicken jerky) sourced from China. As I...
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Breed rescue organizations are an overlooked resource

Unfortunately, breed rescue groups are an overlooked resource when many people are thinking of adding a dog to their household. This is a shame,...
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Coming home to my pets

After nearly three weeks on the road, visiting upstate New York, maritime Canada and the Twin Cities and points between here and there, I’ve...
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The importance of dog training

  • Dog
  • July 11, 2011
When you think of "dog training," what comes to mind? A bag full of treats and you pleading with your beloved pooch to sit? What about a...
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Pets 101: Car + Sun = danger

Temperatures in the 90s may be arriving in Chicago late this afternoon and are definitely in the forecast tomorrow. Rockford, Peoria and points...
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Grant Park Fun with Your Dog

Now that summer is officially here (as of yesterday) it is time once again to get the hiking boots out. Most Chicagoans are looking for something...
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