When you or your family decide to add a pet to your home, there are MANY things to consider. Do you have other animals that will need to get along with your new fur-kid? Are you home a lot or do you spend most days out? What is the level of play activity that you’ll […] More
I will admit, I’m a bit biased here. The cats and kittens that live at Purrfect Cat Rescue, Inc in Crystal Lake, Illinois hold a special place in my heart. Not only is it located in my home county, it was begun by people who quickly became family to us. We were there to listen […] More
This “happy tail” began when I saw a Facebook post from Animal Outreach Humane Society, based in Northern Illinois. I grew up in the area and we worked with them during our brief stint living back there a few years ago. So I know their goal is always to find the perfect families and save […] More
It had been three years since two cats had left the basement they called “home”! Their only companions were a water heater and furnace. Unfinished concrete walls and exposed studs were all they had to gaze upon. That is until the brothers were rescued and brought to Purrfect Cat Rescue, Inc. in northern Illinois. Here […] More
It was a normal Monday at the Fleur floral boutique in Chicago’s Logan Square. The staff went about their daily routines as customers admired the beautiful atmosphere. Here, blooms fragrant the air and invigorate the senses. Since opening in 2002, they’ve created a peaceful and breathtaking oasis in the concrete jungle. But there is one […] More
For many people, the thought of caring for special needs animals is quite daunting. The additional care and attention they require is not something everyone can maintain. But for those kittens born with birth defects or overcoming tragedy, they deserve nothing less than others. With the amount of research online, case studies and everyday success […] More
For one feral cat in McHenry, Illinois, his curiosity almost got him killed recently. His exploration of a large barn had led him to new heights in life. That ended up being a small alcove near the rooftop of a barn! The cat was spotted late on Friday, February 22nd hiding over 40-feet above the […] More
The overnight temperature in Rock Falls, Illinois, barely reached into double digits Tuesday into Wednesday morning. It was in these bleak, frigid hours that an unknown person decided it would be a great time to get rid of an unwanted kitten. They inhumanely locked the small grey tabby cat in a pink topped carrier and […] More
An amended state law looking out for abused and neglected animals will receive a welcome update in 2019. Going into effect on January 1st, animal control officers won’t be the only ones who can legally pull an animal from these situations. According to the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act, Public Act 100-0740, local law […] More
There are some people that are born to be an inspiration to others. At just 13-years-old, Julia Plambeck has begun that journey earlier than most. Her inspiring goal is to show others the importance of fostering and spay/neutering. Julia and her family foster through Paws Chicago and the Feral Feline Project. Quickly becoming an Instagram favorite, […] More
Employees at Chicago’s Animal Care and Control (CACC) were horrified when a young cat was dropped off covered in chemical burns. They had no idea of the animals history but his wounds sadly told a tale of anguish and pain. For one employee, this tugged at her heartstrings deeply. As a child, her younger […] More
When it comes to the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child”, that is certainly the case for 8 tiny newborn kittens in Chicago, Illinois! The 5-day old litter was found under a porch on August 27th and brought into CACC, City of Chicago Animal Care and Control. Unfortunately this was not to their […] More
