Stray cat at O’Hare rescued by Minnesota man: ‘He was purring like a motor and immediately captured my heart’
The Cat Distribution System apparently has agents everywhere. Even airports.
Pets and Animals
6th of 30 rescued belugas dies in California, while Shedd says local rescues showing ‘encouraging signs’
The whales were evacuated to Shedd Aquarium and other facilities across the U.S. and Spain...
More than 1,000 birds reported killed or injured in building collisions in Chicago area over the weekend
Advocates say the devastating toll during fall migration highlights the urgent need for an ordinance...
Birding by ear: Will County program opens up hobby for people who are visually impaired
The Forest Preserve District of Will County aims to make birding accessible to those for...
A new cat cafe is opening in Naperville later this fall
Cafe Purrfection is planning to open in Naperville in mid-November, bringing cats and coffee to...
Trail camera sighting highlights bobcats’ stealthy presence in Will County
After being declared a threatened species in Illinois in the 1990s, bobcats have rebounded and...
Rocks and sticks found in dead beluga’s stomach, Shedd says
Some experts say the aquarium's findings fall short of explaining the deaths of the two...
President Xi Jinping says giant pandas from China will arrive at Atlanta’s zoo in the coming days
Chinese President Xi Jinping says two giant pandas from China will arrive at Zoo Atlanta...
Today in Chicago History: Brookfield Zoo’s Ziggy the elephant goes outdoors for first time in 29 years
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 23, according...
My Pet World: Helping fearful and reactive pets
I don’t know how to help this cat. What do you suggest?