Chicago Pet News Examiner

Banfield Veterinary stops cosmetic surgeries: Leaders of the pack

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:56:38 -0700

Banfield, the largest network of animal hospitals in the US(730 hospitals 2,000 veterinarians), has come out against tail docking, ear cropping and devocalization on dogs. None of these procedures will be sanctioned at their hospitals, except for med...

Dog Day on the Green at Soldier Field on Sunday

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:15:56 -0700

This has got to be the biggest event for and about Dogs in the City of Chicago, and there's fun for the whole family. You can bring your dog* too! There are agility demonstrations, the Fido Fashion Show, Doggy Olympics, and a host of vendo...

Forced to fight, judge allows Rampage the pit mix to go home

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:52:01 -0700

Judge Bakalis approved a request that Rampage the pit bull mix be allowed to return to his home in Lombard on Wednesday. Robert Kollman, 21, is another story. Charged in June with inciting the dog to fight a neighbor dog, h...

Stu the dog not guilty, 4 years in LA's Animal Services lock-up

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:54:42 -0700

Recap Stu, the dog, who has been wrongfully kept from his owner for nearly four years at LA Animal Services on a bogus charge of being a”dangerous dog,” may get out of this mess alive yet. The Appeals Court had ruled that Animal Services ...

Pet Fashion Week, frivolous fun for FiFi

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:53:17 -0700

While Anna Wintour sends regrets, rumors of Pet Fashion Week’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. The posh annual trade show, running from August 22 to 23 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, is a branding opportunity for vendors, attrac...

Got AnimalSense? Get some here!

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:22:02 -0700

If you are anything like me, you want your dog trainer to be a professional. A few weeks ago I discovered one of Chicago’s hidden gems, AnimalSense Canine Training and Behavior, and to my delight found they are growing in a nationally...

HSUS takes a stand, fate of pit bulls shifts

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:14:26 -0700

Since the eight State real-time reporting on the roll out of the biggest organized dogfighting ring raid in history concluded, there followed an almost immediate concern about the disposition of the 400+ dogs. It seemed to some that the dogs might n...

Bear the Chicago Police Dog AWOL--Again

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:26:37 -0700

Bear, the 74-pound black and tan German Shepherd is trained to track, search and rescue. He has gotten loose twice in as many months. Bear went missing the first time in May when, out of fear during a thunderstorm...

Organized network of dog fighting rings busted in 8 States

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:59:37 -0700

UPDATE: 7/9/09 10pm - Nebraska and Mississippi, have been added to the network of dog fighting rings taken down in this sweep. (source: HSUS revision)The ASPCA and HSUS organizations worked with Federal, State and local authorities to simultane...

Petland Buys 95% of dogs from puppy mills--HSUS new chain of evidence

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:09:56 -0700

A new HSUS six-month study provides an irrefutable chain of evidence that "the most notorious, abusive puppy mills supply more than 95% of Petland's dogs. Using Department of Agriculture transport documentation, the study traced 15,000 dogs tran...

Tenant murders landlord over dog

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:55:36 -0700

As landlord William Hallin, 67, came to collect the rent, he could not have imagined what would happen that day. When Martin Vega, 27,came to answer the door, Hallin saw that Vega had a dog, something specifically not allowed according to the l...

Sunday Funny!

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:31:07 -0700

To cap off the holiday weekend, here's a short video good for a Sunday laugh from Mike Bauer and his dog Bailey, as seen on Dave Letterman:

The tale of Stu the dog

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:05:51 -0700

The following could happen anywhere, given the right circumstances. It is germane to every city; a tale of how legislation, unfiled court pleadings, and politics can coalesce to ensure that an innocent dog is killed with no due process or recourse, ...

4th of July, hot dogs tips and summer safety

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:05:30 -0700

It’s already the end of June, and the 4th of July is just around the corner. The coming holiday is good fun for families, picnics replete with every conceivable classic dish of our shared childhood on display, burgers and hot dogs o...

Steve Dale's Pet World Debuts Today with Evanger's Joel Sher on FDA Problem

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:49:26 -0700

Steve Dale is back! WLS AM radio has picked up “Steve Dale’s Pet World” along with his national audience, and today it begins. From the Press Release: “Steve Dale brings his expertise and passion to The Big 89 both on-air an...

Weekends with your dog!

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:03:58 -0700

It's the weekend, and though it looks like we'll have some rain, again, on Saturday, at least the dogs won't have to endure 90 plus degree temperatures. Since today is national "Take Your Dog to Work" day, and Taste of Chic...

Workplace goes to the dogs, 5 tips to make your dog shine!

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:00:17 -0700

Friday is the day the workplace goes to the dogs during the 10th Annual “Take Your Dog To Work” day. What better way to work than with your dog by your side? The good news is business is becoming more savvy about the benefits of instituti...

$45.4 billion spent on pets, where does it all go?

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:40:39 -0700

Pet loving consumers have ensured that the pet industry's projected sales of $45.4 Billion in 2009 have not been slashed by the Bear market. According to the American Pet Product Association, there is hardly a scratch to be seen in spending on ...

Weekend Dog Events

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:45:07 -0700

I think the rain may be ending for the weekend, and the beaches should be busy as it nears 80 degrees. Protect you and your dog from sunburn and overheating...watch that paws don't get too hot in the sand and on the sidewalks. Don't forget to pack yo...

Seattle Sutton's for pets? Sirius Cooks Whip Up Nutritious Meals

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:05:08 -0700

I was telling my neighbor what a tough time I have trying to get all the nutritionTashi needs in his diet. Vitamins are nice, but they really don't replace proper foods. He’s a rescue and nutrition in his previous life had been very poor....