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Wolves Lead Donation Efforts For Heartland Animal Shelter Following Damaging Flood

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Wolves Lead Donation Efforts For Heartland Animal Shelter Following Damaging Flood The Chicago Wolves, led by owner Don Levin, are doing their part to help Heartland Animal Shelter recover from a devastating flood that displaced more than 100 animals and heavily damaged the shelter’s facility and destroyed pet supplies. On June 26, 2024, a water…

News, Sports

Cook County Announces Pilot Program to Provide Free Rabies Vaccines and Microchips to Pets of County Veterans and Service Members

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Cook County Announces Pilot Program to Provide Free Rabies Vaccines and Microchips to Pets of County Veterans and Service Members The one-day Vets and Pets clinic is scheduled for Saturday, July 1st. Limited to first 200 pet owners. Located in the city of Chicago The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs and the County’s Department…

Cook County, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Support the Orland Township Pet-Pantry T-Shirt Fundraiser

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Support the Orland Township Pet-Pantry T-Shirt Fundraiser Orland Township has launched a t-shirt fundraiser for the Orland Township Pet-Pantry, in support of Pet-Palooza’s 10th anniversary. Orland Township has announced that the Pet-Palooza 10th Anniversary t-shirt fundraiser is live, and limited-edition shirts are now available for purchase! The Orland Township Pet Pantry aims to provide food…

Cook County, Events, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza: An ‘Ultimutt’ Success

September 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza: An ‘Ultimutt’ Success The 9th annual pet fair and fundraiser was on September 25. Orland Township’s 9th annual pet fair and fundraiser, Pet-Palooza, attracted nearly 1,500 guests on September 25. With live entertainment, such as musician Erik Donner and professional reptile educators Crosstown Exotics, free food samples, the ever-so popular…

Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township raises the ‘Woof’ at Pet-Palooza 2021!

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Orland Township raises the ‘Woof’ at Pet-Palooza 2021! The 9th annual pet fair and fundraiser, Pet-Palooza, is on September 25 on Orland Township. Will be held Saturday Sept. 25. Pets should;d be up-to-date on vaccinations, and on leashes Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza, scheduled for Saturday, September 25, is right around the corner. From noon to 3 p.m….

Entertainment, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Pet-Palooza scheduled for Sept. 25 in Orland Township

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pet-Palooza scheduled for Sept. 25 in Orland Township Orland Township’s Pet-Palooza returns on September 25! Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza is scheduled for Saturday, September 25, from noon to 3 p.m. on the Orland Township grounds, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park! This is a rain or shine event. Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board…

Cook County, Features, Government, News, Orland Park

Hurley Supports Sale of Cruelty-Free Cosmetics in Illinois

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hurley Supports Sale of Cruelty-Free Cosmetics in Illinois Cosmetics companies would be encouraged to find alternatives to testing new products on animals under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago. “Safety testing by the cosmetics industry is often painful and distressing to animals,” Hurley said. “While many brands have taken it upon themselves to…

Government, Illinois Legislature, News

DuPage County Animal Services unveils specialty Veterinary vehicle

June 12, 2018November 9, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

DuPage County Animal Services unveils specialty Veterinary vehicle DuPage County Animal Services and DuPage Animal Friends today unveiled a new, state-of-the-art, 26-foot, specialty veterinary vehicle for DuPage County Animal Services (DCAS). The specialty veterinary vehicle is the result of a donation from the Brooks McCormick Jr. Trust for Animal Rights Law and Policy to DuPage…

DuPage, General Topics, News