Mini-reviews of pet books that salute older pets, hardworking cats and dogs
Might want to adjust this graf for print: And a friendly tip: November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Beat the crowds and get yours now. If you read "My...
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Good ‘n’ Fun treats recalled
Salix Animal Health is expanding its September recall of Good 'n' Fun Beefhide Chicken Sticks because of possible salmonella contamination. Sampling conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed the...
That dog has a beautiful coat
Whether you're a dog lover, a fan of the work of artist William Wegman or someone who appreciates timeless fashion, Max Mara boutique in Chicago will be the place to...
Buy a T-shirt, help an animal
AJ Brooks, a former WWE Divas champion, has teamed up with Beautiful Disaster Clothing and launched a new line of clothing that will benefit PAWS Chicago. Brooks (ring name: AJ...
Lizzie Borden’s spirit still hovers over Fall River
In its heyday in the second half of the 19th century, Fall River was the leading textile producer in the United States, second in the world only to Manchester, England,...
Lizzie Borden facts: She loved animals, for one thing
Five Lizzie Borden facts: *She loved animals. At the time of her trial, stories circulated that as a child she would kill birds so she could hold funerals. "There were...
C’mon, let’s get out there and adopt
As part of Adopt A Shelter Dog Month, Pet Supplies Plus stores will make a push for adoptions of dogs and cats this weekend. Corporate stores and participating franchise locations...
Pushing 90, Dick Van Dyke prescribes song and dance
It's not even 9 a.m. in Malibu, Calif., yet Dick Van Dyke — soon-to-be 90 Dick Van Dyke — already is home from the gym, attacking his long to-do list...
From creepy to dangerous, some plants a perfect Halloween fit
Even plants can get into the spirit of Halloween. Kyle Martin sees it all the time. He's a doctoral candidate in plant biology at Cornell University whose specialty is brood-site...
Animal books worth cuddling up with for the noncanine crowd
The majority of animal-related books that cross our desk are dog-related. This month we give equal time to the noncanine crowd: cats, horses, elephants, birds and guinea pigs. Still waiting...