If she’s such a bad dog, why are we snickering?
This is Bondi (pronounced bon-DIE, after the beach in Australia). An 18-month-old Australian cattle dog, she is shown reclining on a couch that she has, uh, customized to her liking....
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Car-crossed lovers? Chicago Auto Show opens on Valentine’s Day
"Hey, Sweetie, for Valentine's Day, let's go to the auto show." Unless your significant other is seriously shopping for a set of wheels, or perhaps that new car smell drives...
Dog food recall is expanded
Pet food maker J.J. Fuds of Valparaiso has expanded a recall of its J.J. Fuds Chicken Tender Chunks to include its Beef Tender Chunks and Duckling Tender Chunks. Only the...
The perfect Valentine’s Day date?
Looking for the perfect companion for the Valentine's Day weekend? Chicago's Commission on Animal Care and Control has an idea: its Meet Your Match adoption event Saturday and Sunday, Feb....
Cook County offers $40 spay/neuter rebate
Dog, cat or ferret owners can get a $40 rebate from Cook County when they have their pet spayed or neutered in February. Cook County residents need only bring their...
Live healthier like a rock star
You may not sing like Aerosmith's Steven Tyler or play the guitar like Dave Navarro of Jane's Addiction fame. But you can have something in common with a lot of...
Animal facilities cannot silence volunteers, judge rules
A judge's ruling in Maryland may make some animal control facilities and shelters think twice about a seldom-discussed policy — forcing volunteers and would-be rescuers to remain silent about any...
Cooler bag an easier haul than lugging a box
Name: IceMule Classic Cooler What it is: A portable dry-bag cooler that holds ice for up to 24 hours. How it works: This lightweight sky-blue cooler, which comes in 10-,...
Get binoculars ready for annual Backyard Bird Count
It's time again for the Great Backyard Bird Count. The 18th annual count is Feb. 13-16, and anyone, anywhere is invited to participate. All you have to do is count...
Plan to harvest deer, monitor disease draws fire
Fears that a wholesale slaughter of deer will soon take place at a private campground in Morris, Ill., are unfounded, according to the president of the club. John Giblin says...