http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:03:39 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:40:38 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Catzilla-vs-Scotland-Yard?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner Catzilla, aka Gracie when not attacking (walking across map of) London.  Picture a peaceful Sunday afternoon: fire in fireplace, kids, dad and grandmother getting set to play a familiar board game … and suddenly a huge black and white p... pets cat play cat behavior Thanksgiving holiday Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:40:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Catzilla-vs-Scotland-Yard?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Enjoying-the-holidays-with-your-dog?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner Note rawhide "candy cane" chew toy by our beloved Amber's paw. She got a bite of meat, a lick of gravy ...but mostly she got appropriate dog treats not people food. And no begging allowed!Dogs thrive on belonging to their families, but the... pets dog forest preserve pet care safety health dog behavior Pet Health dog's food dogs in crowds responsible pet ownership holiday stress Thanksgiving Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:28:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Enjoying-the-holidays-with-your-dog?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Sunset-in-autumn?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner Crystal prepares to hop down from the minivan. She'll go walking morning, noon, or evening ... or all of the above, equally eagerly. One thing the change back from Daylight Savings to standard time guarantees, especially combined with shorter days: ... pets dog forest preserve birds photos walk dog behavior DuPage animals running autumn sunset Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:45:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Sunset-in-autumn?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Make-a-rescue-shelter-thankful?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner This photo shows my husband holding Amber, probably the day we brought her home from the West Suburban Humane Society. She was about 12 weeks old here; we enjoyed her loving, eager personality for another 12 years.As you count your blessings in this... pets ferret dog cat pet care animal rescue photos Humane Society puppy Thanksgiving Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:50:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Make-a-rescue-shelter-thankful?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Pets-101-Holiday-safety-for-cats?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner Chai loves to attack ribbon-ish toys. Just imagine him with  a room full of swagged greenery and bows...Holiday decorations and holiday entertaining pose many potential hazards for animals as curious and agile as cats. Because they can leap and... pets cat pet care safety health cat behavior kitten Pet Health responsible pet ownership holiday stress Thanksgiving Christmas Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:48:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Pets-101-Holiday-safety-for-cats?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Pet-sitter-for-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner My son Charlie bonded immediately with Cindy, a sweet older mixed-breed dog belonging to good friends. A pet-sitter should have a good rapport with animals ... while also the ability to keep them under control.In my most recent post, I suggested that... pets pet care exotics pet sitting animals Pet Health holiday stress Thanksgiving Christmas Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:01:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Pet-sitter-for-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Thanksgiving-for-your-pets?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner Crystal loves to travel but sometimes stays home when our son can feed and walk her. Our first dog, Amber, went with us nearly everywhere ... but when she was still a puppy, we put her in her puppy crate once she'd met all the guests, to keep her fr... pets ferret dog parrots cat birds fish pet care exotics reptiles lizards safety health pet boarding pet sitting walk cat behavior dog behavior road trip Pet Health dogs in crowds noise responsible pet ownership injury holiday stress Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:33:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Thanksgiving-for-your-pets?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d6-H1N1-and-our-pets?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner Water bottle or bowl, keep it clean. Don't let other people cough or sneeze on your pets .,, and don't nuzzle them if you're sick. Well, color me embarrassed. Not even a week ago, I wrote that cats and dogs rarely contract human influenza viruses, b... pets ferret dog cat birds pet care exotics safety veterinarian animal rescue health swine flu H1N1 Pet Health illness pot-bellied pig tamiflu Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:44:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d6-H1N1-and-our-pets?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Can-your-pets-catch-your-cold?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner This ferret is not sick, just comfy and slowly waking from a nap. Want proof? Open the cage door and see how fast he hops out of that hammock!You’ve probably seen the scare stories about exotic pets causing dangerous or even deadly disease in ... ferret dog cat pet care exotics reptiles mice veterinarian health swine flu H1N1 Pet Health illness Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:23:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Can-your-pets-catch-your-cold?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d30-After-the-rain?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner Crystal awaits p Midday today, flash flood warnings seemed not only reasonable but inevitable. The dog was not happy because she wasn’t being invited outside. At all. But things changed about an hour before sunset, when the rain stopped and th... pets dog forest preserve storm photos walk dog behavior DuPage bad weather autumn sunset Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:51:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d30-After-the-rain?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Photo-cat?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner I wonder ... could Nicolai become a famous photo-ferret?  OK, I know lots of people who take pictures of their cats … or dogs. I even know some professional pet photographers. But when a friend pointed me to Cooper-the-cat’s websi... cat animal rescue photos cat behavior CHICAGO Pet Destination Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:21:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Photo-cat?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Halloween-and-pets-101?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner Rorshach was a big and very black cat. You’ll have seen or heard this several other places, in print or on the local news, by the time next weekend rolls around, but it’s worth repeating: Halloween can be great fun for kids but it is no... pets pet care safety responsible pet ownership pet costumes holiday stress Halloween Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:48:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Halloween-and-pets-101?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d23-A-dogseye-view-of-rainy-days?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner Crystal doesn't mind wet legs and belly but hates getting washed. Rain is OK, though. Today makes me happy that my remaining cough gets me out of dog-walking duty. Cold, wet, raw wind, undistinguished grey sky … what’s not to avoid? Ac... pets dog squirrel pet care photos walk dog behavior Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:12:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d23-A-dogseye-view-of-rainy-days?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Beyond-fear-of-bees?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner An industrious honeybee worker works her way around a white clover blossom. Anyone who has ever been stung should at least respect the pain that follows if you annoy a bee or wasp—and if you’re one of the unfortunates who have some leve... autumn bees honey Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:04:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Beyond-fear-of-bees?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Colds-pets-and-fall-migrations?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner My regular cardinals and a visiting sparrow.  Our dog, Crystal, has experienced serious attention shortfall from her humans this past week. Not for anything she did and not by our choice. Starting last Monday night, first our son Ian, then I, a... pets ferret dog birds health birdfeeder autumn migration illness Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:03:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Colds-pets-and-fall-migrations?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Danada-Fall-Festival-crowds-meet-FTEA?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner Bungee waits patiently while his rider loops up thestirrups after dismounting. My friend Sophie likes Bungeebest because of his bouncy energy. The chilly weather didn’t stop crowds of people from showing up for The Fall Festival at the DuPage... forest preserve health photos DuPage therapeutic riding equine therapy horses Danada Winfield IL service animals Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:51:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Danada-Fall-Festival-crowds-meet-FTEA?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d10-My-new-friend-Loki?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner Loki, waiting patiently while his new friend (me) wastes time  standing around with a small black device held next to her face. Beautiful morning after days of rain—I got out early with my camera to get some autumn photos. As I walked to... humor pets dog play photos walk dog behavior autumn keeshond Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:42:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d10-My-new-friend-Loki?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d8-FTEA-joins-Danada-Fall-Festival-Sunday?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner My friend Sophie loves learning to ride with the help of the FTEA staff. Sophie's favorite mount is Bungee, who she describes as "nice and bouncy." Sunday, October 11 brings horses and horse-lovers to the Danada Equestrian Center in W... forest preserve farm animals Wheaton DuPage therapeutic riding equine therapy horses Danada dressage Winfield IL service animals Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:05:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d8-FTEA-joins-Danada-Fall-Festival-Sunday?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Animal-blessings?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner The birds at my feeder remind me of the glory and grace of God's creation every day, a blessing indeed. Today, October 4, marks the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, for those who follow such occasions. Not having grown up in a tradition that honor... birds animals birdfeeder blessing animals St Francis of Assisi Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:10:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Animal-blessings?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Kids-reading-to-dogs-really?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner  Sit Stay Read (www.sitstayread.org), a not-for-profit organization founded and based in Chicago, focuses on increasing the literacy rate of schoolchildren. The program, provided free of charge to Chicago public schools and community faciliti... pets dog pet sitting dog behavior dogs in crowds literacy at-risk kids reading skills Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:43:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3030-Chicago-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Kids-reading-to-dogs-really?cid=exrss-Chicago-Pets-Examiner