Dogs
Best Breeders In The Chicago Area
When choosing a new pet for the home, take advantage of some of the quality breeders in the Chicago area to ensure an animal bred with love.
3 Charged With Animal Cruelty After 2 Dozen Dogs, 4 Cats Found In Elgin Home
An anonymous caller prompted Elgin Police to visit the home of 51-year-old Sherry Dove, on the 100 block of Villa Street.
Coyote Attacks Two Dogs In Glencoe
Both dogs were hospitalized after the attacks, April 28 on the 400 block of Lakeside Terrace, and May 1 on the 500 block of Sheridan Road – three blocks apart.
Owners Learn Their Watch Dogs Have More Bark Than Bite For Intruders
CBS 2 put four dogs to the test and asked police K-9 trainer Gary Tippett to pose as an intruder. Would the dogs attack or fall back? CBS 2′s Chris Martinez reports.
Dog Rescued From Ice On Lake Michigan
Emergency officials were called to the scene around 3:30 p.m. at Touhy Beach on the Far North Side. There, they found a confused Nova Scotia Retriever stranded on the ice.
Best Pet Boutiques In Chicago
Did you know that February 20th is Love Your Pet day? Humans get February 14 for Valentine’s Day, so why don’t you celebrate your pet’s own special day of love too. In order to pamper your pooch on this day, there are many boutiques around Chicago catering just to pets. Pick up a new bone or a new toy and show them how much you love them.
Horrible Horoscopes: Libra
If you don’t learn how to pick up after your dog soon, Libra, the stars will BRING THE HAMMER DOWN. Yes, that’s right, the stars will punish you if you let your dog poop on the sidewalk one more time. The destruction will be swift and painful, worse than any onslaught you’ve ever heard described in a metal song. Seriously. You will cease to exist.
Four Kids Donate Their Presents To Dogs
The kids came up with this idea on their own, according to their aunt Carolina Ruiz.
Team Of Dogs Provide Comfort To Residents Of Newtown
A team of dogs from the Chicago area is in Newtown Conn., to comfort those grieving after last week’s shooting.
Cancer-Sniffing Dogs Could Save Lives Of Women, Researchers Say
They’re not just great companions. Man’s best friend may also be a secret weapon in the fight against cancer. CBS 2′s Mary Kay Kleist reports.
Dogs Rescued From Jefferson Park Fire Doing Better
“They seem pretty happy right now,” said veterinarian Dr. Andy Orals. “We’re all getting kind of attached to them.”
Three Dogs Perish In Naperville Apartment Fire
One person was slightly injured and three pet dogs died Wednesday afternoon in a fire that did an estimated $100,000 damage to an apartment complex on in west suburban Naperville.
Dogs Saved From Tinley Park Garage Fire
Tinley Park firefighters saved two pit bulls that had inhaled smoke during a garage fire.
NW Suburban Couple Accused Of Mistreating 17 Great Danes
While searching the residence, police and animal control personnel were forced to wear protective suits, glasses, masks and gloves because of the large amount of animal excrement found all over the home.
Dog Rescue Worker Julia Ferrel Remembered
Cancer has claimed the life of a tireless rescue worker who saved more than 200 animals over the past 8 years in the Chicago area.
Best Dog Parks In Chicago
No worries if you find that your apartment barely has enough breathing for you and Fido. Chicago and its surrounding suburbs have plenty of “dog friendly areas” where you two can go outdoors and take in the fresh air and get some exercise.
Warning: Rare Disease Could Leave Dogs Blind
A warning has been issued for Chicago dog owners about a rare disease that could leave their pet blind.
Some Pet Owners Swear By Raw Diets For Their Animals
The food contains meat, organs, bone, and in some cases vegetables and fruit, all ground together and sold frozen. Just thaw it out and serve it up.
Best Places to Take A Doggy Park Day Trip Near Chicago
When summer strikes in Chicago, it’s time for families to start planning their weekend getaways. Just don’t make the mistake of forgetting a very important member of the family this year. That furry, four-legged pal who waits for you at the end of each day needs a little vacation as well. Take the time to plan a day trip to please the entire family at the best places to take a doggy day trip near Chicago.
New Guidelines Released For CPR On Pets
While dogs and cats do not suffer heart attacks the way people do, researchers have come up with a set of recommendations on how to revive loved pets if their heart stops.
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- Jail Inmate Charged With Previous Murder, Shooting In RobbinsA Cook County Jail inmate faces new charges in connection with a 2012 murder and a separate 2011 shooting in south suburban Robbins, the Cook County Sheriff’s office announced Saturday.60
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