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Happy endings to sad stories: Dogs''tails' (Photos)
Bad news -- it seems to permeate newspapers and television shows. Daily we read about dogs that were abused, stolen, lost and abandoned, and shelter dogs that need homes. For those of us who love...
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Aurora man faces three years in prison for beating his dog
In 1993 Phillip Rinn of Aurora spent thirty days in jail and had to complete two hundred hours of community service after he chained his dog to his car and dragged it down the street. When he got out...
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Think twice before slumbering with your dog
The arctic blast that Chicagoans are experiencing might encourage a slumber party with your warm and furry best friend. Your dog, especially a big dog like a Labrador retriever, is better than a...
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Buckle up -- your dog
Responsible drivers wear their seat belts and make sure that their passengers wear theirs. Yet, not a day goes by that Chicago area drivers don’t see a dog with its head hanging out of a car window,...
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Deer Park rescue shelter owner faces up to five years in prison
Diane Elrup, owner of Muddy Paws dog shelter in Deer Park faces up to five years in prison for allegedly starving nineteen dogs and three birds to death. Four emaciated and dehydrated dogs, including...
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Labrador retriever earns top spot as Chicago's most popular dog
Here’s another reason to love Chicago. The American Kennel Club (AKC) has named the Labrador retriever the most popular dog breed in the city, followed by the German shepherd, golden retriever,...
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Caring for your big dog during the Blizzard of 2011
The anticipated Blizzard of 2011 is creating all kinds of flurry in the Chicago area. Grocery stores are selling out of staples, such as milk, bread, and toilet paper, hardware stores are low on...
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Tune into Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl before the Super Bowl
Before the Green Bay Packers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 6, 2011 fans can tune in to Animal Planet for the seventh annual Puppy Bowl.Chicago Bears’ fans who...
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Labrador and Labrador mix puppies at PetSmart adoption events (Photos)
Fortunate Lab Rescue Adopt a Thon Events take place next Saturday, February 12, 2011 at three Chicagoland PetSmart stores. Meet some of the dogs that are available for adoption, including the most...
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Finding love with the help of your dog
All of you Chicago lonely hearts who spent Valentine’s Day with your Labrador Retriever, a self purchased box of chocolates, and your television, cheer up. Your canine buddy can help you find love in...
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Chicago's top dog and more at the International Kennel Club Chicago dog show
The International Kennel Club of Chicago is hosting its 150th dog show this weekend at McCormick Place North. The show begins on Friday, February 25 with Blackhawk Kennel Club – unbenched, which means...
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Is your dog fat?
The obesity trend in Chicago and throughout the country continues to rise at an alarming rate. A recent obesity study conducted by Harvard University found that obesity is an infectious disease...
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Black Lab and her two puppies face death if foster home isn't found soon...
Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue, a Chicago area Labrador Retriever rescue organization, is in desperate need of foster homes. The selfless volunteers who rescue and foster Labs and other breeds are...
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Chicagoland Family Pet Expo is this weekend
The event Chicago area pet lovers look forward to each year is finally here. The Chicagoland Family Pet Expo at Arlington Park Racecourse will take place this Friday, March 18 through Sunday, March...
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Top dog is most abandoned dog in Chicago
The Labrador retriever was crowned the most popular dog in Chicago in 2010. This can be looked at as good news or bad news depending on who you ask.Breeders would consider the designation to be good...
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Three Dog Bakery awards Gracie Grant to Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue...
Three Dog Bakery believes that all dogs deserve a healthy, happy life -- that is why the Three Dog Bakery Foundation created the Gracie Grant, to help organizations that help dogs continue to provide...
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Prevent fleas and ticks from feasting on your dog this spring
Chicago is finally warming up and that means that Labrador Retrievers will be spending a lot of time rolling around in the grass to try and cool off. It also means that if you don’t protect...
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Heavy rains could mean heartworm if your dog isn't protected
The heavy rains that Chicago has endured over the past few weeks have created the perfect environment for mosquitoes to breed. If you haven’t been giving your Labrador retriever his or her monthly...
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Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue Adopt A Thon is this Saturday
Everyone knows that Labrador Retrievers are loyal, smart, loving, and family friendly. Sadly, they are also one of the most abandoned breeds. That’s why shelters and rescues are the best place to look...
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Is your dog prone to ear infections?
Labrador retrievers and other breeds with heavy, floppy ears need to have their ears cleaned often -- their big, weighty ears keep their ear canals warm and moist and are havens for bacteria.Now that...
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