This poor dog has more than just a bone to chew on. more ›

So who did get into the kitty treats? more ›

Story by Kim Bellware and Kevin Robinson more ›

In the wake of this week's blizzard, a number of family pets have been lost around the city. But a German Shepherd that broke loose during the storm in Chicago Heights has been rescued by volunteers at the South Suburban Humane Society. more ›

Bacon Flavored Bubbles? We're pretty much sold before you even finish the sentence. ThinkGeek, our favorite purveyors of strange bacon-flavored and/or caffeinated merchandise, brought this new gun to our attention. The same site that brought us dog beer and caffeinated soap now lets you shoot bacon flavored bubbles across the room! We've always loved bubble guns, but this takes it to a whole new level. more ›

It's survival of the domesticated housepets as a kitten goes tow-to-toe with a ferret. Everyone wins here. more ›

It's getting cold outside here in the Windy City, but Chicago's Animal Care and Control has some great pets to snuggle up with and keep you warm! This week we've got Wiggles, Presley, Toby and Diamond. And don't forget, if you don't see a pet you love here, there are still lots of dogs and cats at Chicago's Animal Care and Control that still haven't been adopted - you can check them all out here. If you got space in your home and room in your heart, won't you consider adopting one of these wonderful pets from Chicago's Animal Care and Control? more ›

Heading into Thanksgiving, shelter pets in Cook County have something special to be thankful for this year: the Wilmette Pet Center, at 625 Green Bay Rd. in Wilmette is now offering shelter pets for adoption right in the store. more ›

Remember the discussion in "Pulp Fiction" where Jules and Vincent debated the merits of how charming a pig had to be to stop being a filthy animal? more ›

If you want to keep up with goings on at ACC, become a fan of Cherie Travis, Chicago Commissioner of Animal Care and Control on Facebook. more ›

Once again Animal Care and Control is overwhelmed with cats, so this week, we'll be featuring only adoptable felines. This week we've got Bugs, Ashley, Oscar,Lance, Scratchy, Narita and Sally. And don't forget, if you don't see a pet you love here, there are still lots of dogs and cats at Chicago's Animal Care and Control that still haven't been adopted - you can check them all out here. If you got space in your home and room in your heart, won't you consider adopting one of these wonderful pets from Chicago's Animal Care and Control? more ›

The pets post was bumped to Thursday this week thanks to the election (and maybe because Bill Brady hates puppies, as well). But that doesn't mean we've forgotten about our furry friends on the South side! This week we've got some great pets for you, including Rocky, Zelda, Huggy, Penny and Polly. And don't forget, if you don't see a pet you love here, there are still lots of dogs and cats at Chicago's Animal Care and Control that still haven't been adopted - you can check them all out here. If you got space in your home and room in your heart, won't you consider adopting one of these wonderful pets from Chicago's Animal Care and Control? more ›

Today's diversion is a cautionary tale. Although the Chicagoist office manager wears sweaters and winter gear, she does not get into costume on Halloween. Dressing up your pet is just wrong. Especially if you're wearing a matching costume. That's straight up Motherboy behavior more ›

Hurricane Grabowski wasn't much but some strong winds here in Chicago, but all the great pets waiting to find a loving home haven't blown away. Every Wednesday, we've got some great pets for you. Today we introduce Turtle, Zelda, Spanky, Snowflake and just in time for the election, Alexi. And don't forget, if you don't see a pet you love here, there are still lots of dogs and cats at Chicago's Animal Care and Control that still haven't been adopted - you can check them all out here. If you got space in your home and room in your heart, won't you consider adopting one of these wonderful pets from Chicago's Animal Care and Control? more ›

New Chicagoist office manager Emmylou Harris Sudo may be deaf and arthritic, but she still can feel a bad storm in her bones. She spent most of the morning curled up by the desk or the fireplace, when she wasn't trying to climb into the bathtub to wait out the winds. All it takes is a rubbing of her belly and she's all calm. For a 13-year-old pit bull, Emmy has the mentality of smaller dogs. more ›

It's Wednesday, and that means pets here at Chicagoist. This week we've got some great pets for you, including Mister, Fudge, Mrs. Squeekers, Daisy, Tubby and Ashley. And don't forget, if you don't see a pet you love here, there are still lots of dogs and cats at Chicago's Animal Care and Control that still haven't been adopted - you can check them all out here. If you got space in your home and room in your heart, won't you consider adopting one of these wonderful pets from Chicago's Animal Care and Control? more ›

It's Wednesday, and that means pets here at Chicagoist. This week we've got some great pets for you, including Spooky, Lola, Harris, Blake and Mariah. And don't forget, if you don't see a pet you love here, there are still lots of dogs and cats at Chicago's Animal Care and Control that still haven't been adopted - you can check them all out here. If you got space in your home and room in your heart, won't you consider adopting one of these wonderful pets from Chicago's Animal Care and Control? more ›

After a short hiatus, we're back with more lovable pets in need of homes. This week we've got some great pets for you, including Inga, Blueberry, Moose, Jordan and Fang. And don't forget, if you don't see a pet you love here, there are still lots of dogs and cats at Chicago's Animal Care and Control that still haven't been adopted - you can check them all out here. If you got space in your home and room in your heart, won't you consider adopting one of these wonderful pets from Chicago's Animal Care and Control? more ›

As we've been mentioning, Chicago's Animal Care and Control is swamped with pets after taking in over 50 cats from a local animal hoarder. Last week we featured some of the overwhelming number of cats that ACC needs to adopt into loving homes to make room at the city's shelter. This week, we're taking a look at some of the cats. And don't forget, if you don't see a pet you love here, there are still lots of dogs and cats at Chicago's Animal Care and Control that still haven't been adopted - you can check them all out here. If you got space in your home and room in your heart, won't you consider adopting one of these wonderful pets from Chicago's Animal Care and Control? more ›

As we mentioned last week, Chicago's Animal Care and Control is swamped with pets after taking in over 50 cats from a local animal hoarder. Last week we featured some of the dogs that ACC needs to adopt into loving homes to make room. This week, we're taking a look at some of the cats. And don't forget, if you don't see a pet you love here, there are still lots of dogs and cats at Chicago's Animal Care and Control that still haven't been adopted - you can check them all out here. If you got space in your home and room in your heart, won't you consider adopting one of these wonderful pets from Chicago's Animal Care and Control? more ›

We're continuing our special coverage of cool dogs available for adoption at Chicago's Animal Care and Control today with four more handsome pooches. And don't forget, if you don't see a pet you love here, there are still lots of dogs and cats at Chicago's Animal Care and Control that still haven't been adopted. more ›

It's Wednesday, and that means pets here at Chicagoist. And don't forget, if you don't see a pet you love here, there are still lots of dogs and cats at Chicago's Animal Care and Control that still haven't been adopted. more ›

It's Wednesday, and that means pets here at Chicagoist. This week, we've got four more awesome pets, just waiting to wag their way into your heart. If you got space in your home and room in your heart, won't you consider adopting one of these wonderful pets from Chicago's Animal Care and Control? Mikey the Domestic Short Hair cat, Marley the Labrador Retriever, Roy the Tabby, and Gracie the Shepherd. As always, the adoption fee is $65.00 which includes spay/neuter, vaccines, a microchip and a city license, and all cats are screened for FIV. If you have room in your heart and your home for these pets, Chicago Animal Care & Control, at 2741 S. Western Ave in Chicago, is open for adoptions Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. You can visit in person, are call or email Patty Cerny, adoption volunteer, at (773) 230-2542 or email at graz97 [at] aol [dot] com. more ›

It's Wednesday, and that means pets here at Chicagoist. And don't forget, if you don't see a pet you love here, there are still lots of dogs and cats at Chicago's Animal Care and Control that still haven't been adopted - you can check them all out here. This week, we're featuring only cats, because the ACC has so many of them right now. If you got space in your home and room in your heart, won't you consider adopting one of these wonderful pets from Chicago's Animal Care and Control? Ruby, Hunter, Bisquit, and Spice are all waiting for a loving home, right here in your city. As always, the adoption fee is $65.00 which includes spay/neuter, vaccines, a microchip and a city license, and all cats are screened for FIV. If you have room in your heart and your home for these pets, Chicago Animal Care & Control, at 2741 S. Western Ave in Chicago, is open for adoptions Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. You can visit in person, are call or email Patty Cerny, adoption volunteer, at (773) 230-2542 or email at graz97 [at] aol [dot] com. more ›

It's Wednesday, and that means pets here at Chicagoist. This week, we're featuring only cats, because the ACC has so many of them right now. If you got space in your home and room in your heart, won't you consider adopting one of these wonderful pets from Chicago's Animal Care and Control? Marcus the Domestic Short Hair, Miranda the Domestic Short Hair, Rocky the Domestic Short Hair and Licorice the Domestic Short Hair are all waiting for a loving home, right here in your city. As always, the adoption fee is $65.00 which includes spay/neuter, vaccines, a microchip and a city license, and all cats are screened for FIV. If you have room in your heart and your home for these pets, Chicago Animal Care & Control, at 2741 S. Western Ave in Chicago, is open for adoptions Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. You can visit in person, are call or email Patty Cerny, adoption volunteer, at (773) 230-2542 or email at graz97 [at] aol [dot] com. more ›

Another wonderful Wednesday, and that means more wonderful pets here on Chicagoist, waiting to wiggle their way into your heart. Radar the shepherd (Korean Jindo?) mix, Ofvro the Domestic Short Hair cat, Sparkle, the Belgian Malinois puppy, and Camel the Domestic Short Hair cat are all available for adoption to a loving home. As always, the adoption fee is $65.00 which includes spay/neuter, vaccines, a microchip and a city license, and all cats are screened for FIV. If you have room in your heart and your home for these pets, Chicago Animal Care & Control, at 2741 S. Western Ave in Chicago, is open for adoptions Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. You can visit in person, are call or email Patty Cerny, adoption volunteer, at (773) 230-2542 or email at graz97 [at] aol [dot] com. more ›

Today at noon, two activists from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals will be handing out free Tofutti Cuties in front of Wrigley Field. Described as "delicious nondairy ice cream sandwiches," the free snacks will help Chicagoans cool off in the summer heat, even if the provocative, 1940's-inspired ice cream parlor outfits might heat a few spectators up. "We hope that these frozen treats will help folks who are feeling the heat in Chicago understand that it's never been easier to help prevent climate change and improve their health," PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman said in a statement. "Choosing healthy and delicious vegan foods is good for the planet and your waistline and helps prevent the suffering of countless animals on factory farms." more ›

It's Wednesday, which means it's time for more pets from Chicago's Animal Care and Control, ready to be adopted into wonderful homes. more ›

It's Wednesday, which means it's time for more pets from Chicago's Animal Care and Control, ready to be adopted into wonderful homes. more ›

This week, we've got two kick-ass dogs and two fun cats from Chicago's Animal Care and Control, ready to be adopted into wonderful homes. more ›