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Posts tagged "Ethel"

Dining with Fido - Old Town Social

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Continuing our summer series Dining with Fido, featuring restaurants and bars that are dog friendly. I loved everything about Old Town Social  (455 W. North Avenue at Cleveland St.) the impressively amazing beer list, the people (patrons and staff) and the food – BUT MOST OF ALL, they are more than dog friendly; they are... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
September 3, 2011 at 12:02 am
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Chicago's Canine Cruise

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So, when the career ends, what will I be remembered most for? Will it be fighting breed bans, and mandated early spay/neuter, or the dollars I’ve helped to raise for lots of causes – including fighting FIP in cats and the most common heart disease in cats (feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) – my volunteer work, the... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
August 22, 2011 at 5:22 am
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Dining with Fido: Harry Caray's Tavern at Navy Pier

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In this installment of Dining with Fido, we visited Harry Caray’s Tavern, at Navy Pier. Offering choices for dog friendly dining around Chicago.  If you have friends visiting from out of town (as you’ll see we did), Navy Pier is a great destination. And Harry Caray’s is about fun, at any of their locations... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
August 10, 2011 at 8:00 am
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On the Road Again, The Companion Animal Parasite Council

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The Companion Animal Parasite Council is a not-for-profit who’s goal is to educate the public about parasite protection and control…So, each summer parasitologists hit the road – to go to the people – traveling in the parasite-mobile. Seriously, they do an amazing job of reaching professionals by bringing experts to lecture about the latest research... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
August 3, 2011 at 11:59 pm
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Sunday at the Dog Beach with Hazel

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Always some interesting activities at the dog beach, known as Mondog (at Montrose Avenue in Chicago). It was also our new dog, Hazel’s first beach experience (at least with us – we don’t have any idea whether she was previously exposed to water). Our spunky 9-lb. dog proved to be a fearless swimmer. She didn’t... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
August 1, 2011 at 7:57 am
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Road Trip at Wrigley Field

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The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) super sized van parked across from the friendly confines on July 24. Experts answered pet owner/Cub fan questions about parasites. Some say Cub fans have long suffered from parasites. Follow the CAPC Road Show, Northern Exposure, here and on the CAPC website. Wherever they are, CAPC will hand out... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 26, 2011 at 7:52 am
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Sheffield Garden Walk Festival Hates Dogs

Sheffield Garden Walk Festival Hates Dogs
Seriously, we were turned away from the Sheffield Garden Walk with our dog, Ethel. We were told, “For the safety of the children – your dog can not be here.” The security guy said, “Do you really want children to be hurt?” This summer, Ethel had already attended several neighborhood festivals, including Ribfest – no... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 24, 2011 at 11:28 am
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WGN Radio Petcast: An Hour with Dr. Ian Dunbar and Kelly Gorman Dunbar

WGN Radio Petcast: An Hour with Dr. Ian Dunbar and Kelly Gorman Dunbar
Click Here for this WGN RADIO PETCAST with the First Family of dog training, (may take a moment to load) – with Dr. Ian Dunbar and Kelly Gorman Dunbar are in studio for an entire Podcast. Among the many topics in this very special broadcast – and might be the most important hour I’ve spent... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 6, 2011 at 8:46 am
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Dining with Fido: The Dock at Montrose Beach

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With this post begins a new feature, Dining with Fido….reviewing and commenting, and hoping you comment as well – on restaurants and bars that allow canine clientele. If I told you the story of how dog friendly dining on patios and sidewalk cafes at restaurants and bars officially became legal in Chicago – that would... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
June 26, 2011 at 2:53 pm
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Who Let the Dogs Out? Ribfest and the Dogs

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Ribfest Chicago was held on Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square, June 10 through 12. You can take your dogs lots of places, but can you think of anything better for a dog than a rib festival? ... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
June 13, 2011 at 8:47 am
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