The LOLcats site has been especially hilarious and adorable recently. Anyone who doesn’t know about it should definitely check it out. It’s hilarious enough to check out on a daily basis! I just can’t get enough of th…

On Saturday, May 10th, dogs and their humans will meet at the Ladd Arboretum in Evanston for the Community Animal Rescue Effort’s Strut for Strays – a 3 mile walk along the scenic nature trail. You can participate with or without your dog. There will…

Be Kind to Animals Week® is May 4-10!

Of course, we should all be kind to animals every week, but American Humane created Be Kind to Animals Week in 1915 to celebrate the unique bond between humans and animals and to spread kindness and compassion….

The title is pretty much self-explanatory. J & S

Does anyone have suggestions on how to keep cats from jumping onto the kitchen counter?

My cats have been walking on the kitchen counters while we’re not looking. It’s getting quite unsanitary with all the paw prints and sometimes tracks of cat l…

On Thursday, April 10, people all over the country will be “going orange” as a tribute to the great work of the ASPCA and a celebration of compassion for animals. Show your support for the ASPCA and the animals we love by dressing yourself (and your …

March 16 to March 22 is National Poison Prevention Week. The ASPCA website has several suggestions for pet parents to ensure that their homes are pet poison-proof. Here are a few…

Tens of thousands of cats have been rounded up in Beijing by the Chinese government in an attempt to ‘clean up’ the city prior to the Olympic games. Cats who are caught are crammed in boxes too small for them to turn around in and are sent to holding…