The migrant student population of Chicago Public Schools continues to grow. Reports indicate that up to 9,000 students enrolled in the city’s schools for the 2023-2024 school year. Nearly 100 students signed up for classes in just one Chicago elementary school, according to ABC 7 Chicago. Many of these new students face the challenge of […]
Celebrating the power of canine human connection.
Wags on Willow knows that once in a while, we all need a spa day. The Wags team of groomers and stylists gives every four-legged customer an unparalleled personalized experience, sending them home happy, healthy, and looking sharp! Meet Wags on Willow Owner Mary Bowler. She and her pug Sushi co-founded Wags nearly five years ago. […]
Since PAWS Chicago was founded in 1997, the number of homeless pets killed in the city has been reduced by 87 percent. Now one of the largest No Kill shelters in the country, and one that has received Charity Navigator’s highest 4-star ranking for 16 years in a row, PAWS Chicago found homes for 5,371 […]
Carol Novello, Harvard MBA, former Intuit senior executive, and current president of Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV), and David Whitman, vice president for creative development at HSSV and former executive producer of The Tech Awards [now The Tech for Global Good, a program committed to inspiring a new generation of social entrepreneurs to utilize technology […]
Step inside Arizona’s Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, and you’ll be surprised to meet the newest member of the hotel staff. Bixby, a yellow lab, is the resort’s dog ambassador, greeting guests as they enter the lobby. Some might say this resort has gone to the dogs! The luxurious Fairmont brand, in recognition of the fact that […]
As the weather heats up, make sure your pets can withstand the heat! Dogs and cats cannot sweat like humans do and therefore can overheat quickly. Pets most at risk for overheating are young or elderly animals, overweight animals, those with short muzzles and those with thick or dark-colored coats. Never leave your pet […]
Summer has finally (finally!) arrived, and that means some QT outdoors with your dog. Here are the hot spots where you and your four-legged friend can get some exercise and a breath of fresh air. Parks Prairie Wolf Dog Exercise Area: Lake County Forest Preserves Waukegan Road (Route 43) south of Old Mill Road and […]
The Chicago Botanic Garden “Spooky Pooch Parade” was held on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. For two very special hours, dogs were allowed in the Garden. Cleverly costumed canines marched the parade route to celebrate the season. Spectators lined the parade route for a barking good time. In addition to the […]
