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The Grinch Returns Christmas for Cache Creek Animal Rescue

The Grinch Returns Christmas for Cache Creek Animal Rescue
There is reason to smile this week after all for a Joliet animal shelter seeking a new home. Earlier this week, Cache Creek Animal Rescue broke the news that it was facing eviction January 10th from its current home. Along with needing a new home, the group needed to raise $50,000 to stay afloat. Then... Read more »
By Raining Cats and Dogs,
December 19, 2014 at 11:04 pm • 

Shelter Dog Kisses: How to Get Yourself Some

Shelter Dog Kisses: How to Get Yourself Some
If you’re looking for love, you don’t need to head to the personal ads. And, if you’re looking for a sweet kiss, a sloppy kiss or just a special kiss…you can get that at the same place – your local animal shelter. But, how do you go about getting Shelter Dog Kisses? A Chicago volunteer... Read more »
By Raining Cats and Dogs,
October 15, 2014 at 6:21 am • 

Will things work out for Lux the 911 cat?

Will things work out for Lux the 911 cat?
Lux the 911 cat has been in the news a lot lately. His family called 911 after he allegedly terrorized his family, sending them to a bathroom to hide for cover. This week, he’s at a local animal shelter for evaluation. According to news reports, he’s not been given up for adoption…they are hoping to... Read more »
By Raining Cats and Dogs,
March 18, 2014 at 12:08 pm • 
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Collaborative effort helps Polar Vortex cat find rescue and a home

Collaborative effort helps Polar Vortex cat find rescue and a home
When the weather turns bitterly cold, rescues often work on borrowed time trying to save as many stray and neglected animals from the outdoors as possible. During Chicago’s first Polar Vortex, a group of rescuers battled to save a cat from the streets. Thanks to a collaborative effort, Gummi Bear was saved and moved into... Read more »
By Raining Cats and Dogs,
January 29, 2014 at 7:33 am • 

When trolls attack: The polar vortex of cyberbullies and social media

When trolls attack: The polar vortex of cyberbullies and social media
It’s been a doozy of a winter so far – lots of snowstorms, lots of cold thanks to the polar vortex and lots of downtime for people to spend more time than usual on social media.  Unfortunately, not everyone uses the time for catching up. With folks inside for the winter, the trolls have come... Read more »
By Raining Cats and Dogs,
January 27, 2014 at 11:48 am • 

Chicago pet events for this weekend

Chicago pet events for this weekend
There are lots of great Chicago pet events this weekend – from Tats for Cats to Catapalooza to Spare the Hounds and many adoption events. Cool alert of the weekend – Pet Communication session to benefit The Puppy Mill Project. Check out the Chicago Pet events below and stop by to learn about rescue. Saturday,... Read more »
By Raining Cats and Dogs,
January 17, 2014 at 7:27 am • 
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Chicago pet events through January 19

Chicago pet events through January 19
Did you survive Chiberia and the Polar Vortex? Well, the cold, snowy January hasn’t put a total damper on great activities to help support pet rescue. There are just a few Chicago Pet Events (and suburban pet events) on the schedule this week as folks recover from the holidays. Here’s a great look at some... Read more »
By Raining Cats and Dogs,
January 12, 2014 at 10:52 am • 

Confessions of a crazy cat lady

Confessions of a crazy cat lady
I’m coming up on a year anniversary blogging for ChicagoNow and I have a confession to make – I am a crazy cat lady. You didn’t know that? Seriously? If you know me personally, your response would be – duh. Just ask my little brother, he gifts me with a gazillion posts a week about... Read more »
By Raining Cats and Dogs,
January 6, 2014 at 7:21 am • 

It's National Feral Cat Day: Making a difference for community cats

It's National Feral Cat Day: Making a difference for community cats
The small tuxedo cat was waiting for me every morning on my recent vacation – sitting on the edge of the beach walkway with his tail curled around the pole to the resort sign. To most people, the cat was invisible, but I saw him right away and slowly approached. Today is National Feral Cat... Read more »
By Raining Cats and Dogs,
October 16, 2013 at 2:50 pm • 
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Review: Love Saves the Day - Meet Gwen Cooper at the Black Cat Ball

Review: Love Saves the Day - Meet Gwen Cooper at the Black Cat Ball
There’s nothing like a two week vacation to unplug and unwind in paradise – especially when you load up your Kindle with your missed reading list. I’m so glad I added Gwen Cooper’s latest Love Saves the Day. The story of a rescued kitten from the cat’s point of view is clever, funny and heartwarming.... Read more »
By Raining Cats and Dogs,
October 15, 2013 at 6:00 am • 
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    I am a crazy cat lady and puppy mill warrior that blogs to advocate and educate about pet issues. In American animal controls, millions of pets are abandoned each year and an estimated 4 million die just because there are not enough homes. It truly seems like it’s Raining Cats and Dogs.

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