Yesterday morning in South Elgin, IL, pet owners left their two dogs home alone. They came back to face extensive damage to their duplex, thanks to a fire started by one of the dogs. It seems the dog turned on a burner while attempting to get at a pizza box left on top of the […]
“If I Should Die Before My Dog –“; A Dog Lover’s Guide
We prepare for the what-if’s in our lives by establishing what would be needed in the event of our death or inability to care for our children. We buy insurance against the possibilities of loss to our cars, homes, valuables. We buy health and life insurance, even pet health insurance. But what about our pet’s […]
Pet Safety During Cold Weather
For much of the country, the temps are dangerously low – and that’s true for our pets as well as for ourselves. Just as we take extra precautions to keep ourselves safe and warm, it’s important to do so for our pets as well. Here are a few tips on winter safety for dogs and […]
National Dog Bite Prevention Month
It’s been a newsy day for pit bulls and other “vicious” dogs. A change in Ohio’s approach toward vicious dogs and the announcement of a rise in dog bite liability payouts were two that topped the list. Since May is National Dog Bite Prevention month, I suppose you could say these are quite timely. Photo […]
Hoarding Leads to Death of Child?
Here in the Chicago area, an extremely disturbing story has been unfolding. On September 8, a 14 year old autistic boy was found lying unresponsive in his yard, in the suburb of Berwyn, and later pronounced dead. His home was discovered to be filled with over 200 animals…and filthy beyond adequate description. His mother, Lydia […]