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Posts tagged "pets"

Is Posner Pooping Out on Pets? Would You Kill Yours for a Cool Million?

Is Posner Pooping Out on Pets? Would You Kill Yours for a Cool Million?
Blogger, friend and Chicago mover and shaker Kathy Posner noted that CBS News with Vanity Fair conducted a random poll, the results were published in the February issue of Vanity Fair. The questions: “Would most people you know kill their favorite pet for $1 million?”  11% say Yes 83% say No Well, my friend Kathy... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 19, 2012 at 5:31 pm
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Steve Dale and Bill Moller on WGN Radio

Steve Dale and Bill Moller on WGN Radio
In case you missed it, CLICK HERE for my weekly pop with Bill Moller on WGN Radio: I talk with Bill about Maru the cat on YouTube, an appearance I have on December 7 eating Buffalo wings to venefit Pet’s and Patients and All Pets Wellness, and talk to a listener about her cat using... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
December 6, 2011 at 8:45 am
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Raising My Furry Children, Tracy Ahrens

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I had the honor of writing a guest story for this book, “Raising My Furry Children” by Tracy Ahrens. It’s a fun read, and definitely you will feel the bond that Tracy’s had with her pets…See, you’re not alone. (A portion of the proceeds benefits the American Humane Association, and American Brittany Rescue). Listen to... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
December 3, 2011 at 3:46 pm
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Dogs Dress Up for Barker & Meowsky Tricks and Treats

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So many screams and barks from the 8th Annual Tricks and Treats Halloween party, presented by Barker & Meowsky: A Paw Firm, at the Bridgeview Bank, Armitage Ave. at Halsted St. Having a howl of a good time were many dressed up dogs (though only three could win the Halloween costume contest), and dressed up... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
October 31, 2011 at 8:55 am
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Are You a Guardian or an Owner of a Pet or Companion Animal?

What’s that furry critter next to you? Once again we seem to have a prestigious group of individuals telling us that being a pet just isn’t good enough. The latest is from reverend Andrew Linzey, PhD, DD, and his fellow editors of the Journal of Animal Ethics have put out a call for us to... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
May 15, 2011 at 6:56 am
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Emanuel Refuses to Explain Proposed Pet Tax

Only in Chicago: Dogs and cats have become a campaign issue. There’s Rahm Emanual’s proposed tax on pet services and another issue is the situation at Chicago Animal Care and Control. Rahm Emanuel I wanted to hear what the major candidates had to say about these issues, and also offer Emanuel a chance to clarify... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
February 11, 2011 at 10:55 am
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Animal Behavior Coffee House On the Web

ATLANTA, GA. — Decades ago, legendary veterinary behaviorist Dr. R.K. Anderson realized that preventing behavior problems keeps pets in homes. He’s been barking the same mantra for a very long time. Dr. R. K. Anderson “It’s all about behavior. When there are no behavior problems, there’s a stronger bond with the pet,” adds Anderson. In... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
August 4, 2010 at 5:20 pm
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National Pet Week

How are you celebrating The American Veterinary Medical Association’s National Pet Week? National Pet Week continues from today through May 8. For us…let’s see, we’ll take Ethel to the Puptown (a DFA or dog park); we’ll take 15-year old Lucy nowhere (she prefers it that way now); we’ll take our cat Roxy for a walk... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
May 4, 2010 at 7:15 am
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Foreclosures, Evictions and Pets

People are losing their homes – sometimes landing on the street, the same is true for pets. In some places around the Chicago area, and around the country, shelter intakes are up and the number of roaming stray cats and dogs are also up – it all seems tied to the the increase in foreclosures... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
September 21, 2009 at 9:16 am
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