pets

With SNAP benefits at risk due to a government shutdown, Illinois families may struggle to feed their pets. In Rockford, the new Grocery Buddy Program from CARE for PETS is stepping in to help pet owners stay afloat.

Animal Emergency Clinic of Rockford is looking for local dogs to join its life-saving blood donor program. Your pup could help save another pet’s life!

With all the recent rain in Northern Illinois, huge mushrooms are sprouting in yards everywhere, including ones that can be lethal for pets.

There are so many effective ways to calm pets during fireworks season—white noise, calming treats, even thunder vests. Have any of these worked for you?

Illinois animal shelters are overwhelmed—not with strays, but with owners surrendering pets. Many are near capacity, and help is urgently needed.

There are multiple reports of a squirrel in Illinois dying from a contagious disease that can infect pets and be dangerous for humans, too.

Do you have a dog that you still need to buy Christmas gifts for? These gifts may look cute, but they can be seriously harmful for your beloved pet.

Winnebago County Animal Services in Rockford, Illinois, urgently needs donations after taking in over 80 cats in just 3 days.

It's true that times are challenging for businesses and that's also the situation for many volunteer organizations that are caring for others. 41 animals in Illinois had to be rescued recently when the shelter they were in suddenly had to close down.

Winnebago County Animal Services in Rockford, IL is in crisis with cages at critical capacity. Adoption fees waived for 100+ dogs and cats in urgent need of homes.