Puurfect Day To Adopt A Pet At PAWS Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — PAWS Chicago needs you to take little furry, four-legged new friends home…as soon as possible. It doesn’t happen every day, but PAWS Chicago, which created the national model for...
View ArticleHouse Bans Eating Of Cats, Dogs
(CBS) — The government shuts down at the end of the month, and Democrats and Republicans seem unable to make a deal to keep it open. They are, however, united in trying to stop people from eating...
View ArticleThe Scoop On How Your Cat’s Sandpapery Tongue Deep Cleans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cat lovers know when kitties groom, their tongues are pretty scratchy. Using high-tech scans and some other tricks, scientists are learning how those sandpapery tongues help cats get...
View ArticleDog DNA Testing Takes Off, Generating Debate
(AP) — As people peer into DNA for clues to health and heritage, man’s best friend is under the microscope, too. Genetic testing for dogs has surged in recent years, fueled by companies that echo...
View ArticleChewy.com Hopes To Overcome Gnawing Wall Street Memories
(AP) — PetSmart’s online pet store Chewy is selling its stock in an initial public offering that may revive memories of the days when its breed of internet retailing seemed like a lost cause. The Dania...
View ArticleFurry Friends Will Be Available For Free Adoptions This Saturday
CHICAGO (CBS) — If you’ve been looking to make a long-term commitment to that special dog or cat, this Saturday you can do it with the help of Chicago Animal Care and Control. (Credit: CACC/Facebook)...
View ArticlePAWS Chicago Opening First Permanent Center For Pet Services In Englewood
CHICAGO (CBS) — If you have a dog or cat, you know good vet care is invaluable. But in the Englewood community, there is not a single veterinarian. As CBS 2’s Jim Williams reported Wednesday, that’s...
View ArticlePAWS Dog Of The Week: Lester
CHICAGO (CBS) — Lester is the PAWS Dog of the Week. The 10-year-old chihuahua loves to snooze. The sweet senior has won over all the volunteers and new dog friends at the shelter. Lester is currently...
View ArticleKeenan Is The PAWS Dog Of The Week
CHICAGO (CBS) — Keenan is the PAWS Dog of the Week. He’s a four-year-old Blue Heeler mix. He loves keeping busy with rope toys, bones and squeaky toys. The smart young puppy is very attentive and would...
View ArticleAries Is The PAWS Dog Of The Week
CHICAGO (CBS) — The PAWS Dog of the Week is Aries. She’s a sweet eight-year-old terrier mix who’s a good walker and enjoys exploring. But Aries would love to spend a cozy evening indoors, snuggled up...
View Article3 Adorable Pups To Adopt Now In Chicago
Photos: Petfinder Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of adorable pups up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Chicago, so you won’t have to look far to find the...
View ArticlePAWS Dog Of The Week: Moo
CHICAGO (CBS) — The PAWS Dog of the Week is Moo. She’s a one-year-old shepherd mix who enjoys training classes so she can learn new skills and earn some delicious treats. Moo forms special bonds with...
View Article7 Lovable Pets To Adopt Now In Chicago
Photos: Petfinder Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Chicago, so you won’t have to look far to find the perfect fit....
View ArticleLooking To Adopt A Pet? Here Are 6 Cuddly Canines To Adopt Now In Chicago
Photos: Petfinder Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some delightful doggies up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Chicago....
View Article7 Delightful Doggies To Adopt Now In Chicago
Photos: Petfinder Start your day off right with some pictures of cuddly canines! There are dozens of dogs up for adoption right here in Chicago. Hoodline partnered with Petfinder, an online adoption...
View ArticleThese Chicago-Based Dogs Are Up For Adoption And In Need Of A Good Home
Photos: Petfinder Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of cuddly canines up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Chicago, so you won’t have to look far to find the...
View Article7 Lovable Pups To Adopt Now In Chicago
Photos: Petfinder Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of cuddly canines up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Chicago, so you won’t have to look far to find the...
View ArticleWant To Adopt A Pet? Here Are 4 Canines To Adopt Now In Chicago
Photos: Petfinder Start your day off right with some pictures of cuddle-hungry puppies! There are dozens of puppies up for adoption right here in Chicago. Hoodline partnered with Petfinder, an online...
View ArticleWant To Adopt A Pet? Here Are 4 Fluffy Felines To Adopt Now In Chicago
Photos: Petfinder Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some cuddly kittens up for adoption? There are dozens of darling kittens up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Chicago....
View Article6 Perfect Pups To Adopt Now In Chicago
Photos: Petfinder Start your day off right by browsing through adorable pups near you! There are dozens of puppies up for adoption right here in Chicago. Hoodline partnered with Petfinder, an online...
View ArticlePAWS Dog Of The Week: Rocko
CHICAGO (CBS) — Rocko is the PAWS Dog of the Week and he’s a sweet boy all around! He’s a Dachshund Rat Terrier. Rocko loves going on walks outdoors and playing with his favorite toy. He’s happiest...
View ArticleWith Not Long Left To Live, Theo The Dog Has A Bucket List For Experiences To...
CHICAGO (CBS) — We get a lot of emails – some nice, some not, and some asking for help – and we get back to all of those. But over the weekend, CBS 2’s Brad Edwards got an email he couldn’t quite let...
View ArticleViewers Turn Out To Help Theo The Dog Fulfill His Bucket List
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (CBS) — You’ll remember Theo the dog from our news recently. He was found abandoned in a Walmart parking lot near Joliet, and is now living out the rest of his life doggie hospice...
View ArticlePAWS Pets Of The Week: Chilli And Benedict
CHICAGO (CBS)– The PAWS pets of the week are Chilli and Benedict. Are you looking to add some spice to your life? Chilli is a playful and friendly five-year-old cat who loves to be around his people,...
View ArticlePAWS Dog Of The Week: Rafi
CHICAGO (CBS) — Rafi is the PAWS Dog of the Week. He’s a two-year-old shepherd smart and active. Rafi is looking for a family to help him become comfortable and confident in his new home. Rafi’s...
View ArticlePAWS Dog Of The Week: Blakely
CHICAGO (CBS) — Blakely is the PAWS Dog of the Week. She is a three-year-old collie mix who loves to be outside and explore. She’s a super smart pup that enjoys showing off tricks for her favorite...
View ArticlePAWS Dogs Of The Week: Franco And Freida
CHICAGO (CBS) — Everyone could use a little extra love right now. So how about welcoming not one but two new friends into your home? The PAWS Dogs of the Week are Franco and Freida. They’re an adorable...
View ArticlePAWS Dog Of The Week: Murphy
CHICAGO (CBS) — The PAWS Dog of the Week is Murphy. He is a 14-year-young pup, a Chihuahua mix who is the goofiest guy you will want to meet. When he gets comfortable, he will want to be around you...
View ArticlePAWS Dog Of The Week: Kobe
CHICAGO (CBS) — The PAWS Dog of the Week is Kobe! He’s an adorable five-year-old German Shepherd mix. His ideal day consists of spending time outside and taking naps in the sun. Kobe aims to please...
View ArticlePAWS Dog Of The Week: Spencer
CHICAGO (CBS) — The PAWS Dog of the Week is Spencer! He is a five-year-old poodle mix who is a joy to have in the home. Spencer’s foster family says he loves to lay on his back with all four paws in...
View ArticleThe Story Of Theo: A Dog With Terminal Cancer And A Bucket List Who Captured...
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (CBS) — CBS 2 was first to introduce you to Theo, a dog who is terminally ill with cancer and who is now living out the rest of his life in doggie hospice with a loving couple in...
View ArticlePAWS Dog Of The Week: Bruno
CHICAGO (CBS) — Bruno is the PAWS Dog of the Week! He is a one-year-old hound mix. Bruno likes to be around people and is not shy asking for belly rubs. He will do best in a home with active dogs that...
View ArticleTheo, Our Canine Buddy With A Bucket List, Gets His Portrait Painted
CHICAGO (CBS) — You know our fur buddy Theo, the rescued dog with terminal cancer and a bucket list. Now, he has an official portrait, thanks to famed courtroom sketch artist Cheryl Cook. Theo became a...
View ArticleStrangers Step In And Go All Out For Woman Who Was Left Homeless, Scared, And...
TINLEY PARK, Ill. (CBS) — This is the story of a south suburban woman who found herself homeless, desperate, and frightened. But suddenly, she met some strangers who became her staunchest allies. As...
View ArticlePAWS Dog Of The Week: Tostito
CHICAGO (CBS) — Tostito is the PAWS Chicago Dog of the Week! The two-year-old Chihuahua mix was found as a stray, and now he’s looking for a home for the holidays. PAWS Chicago said Tostito will love...
View ArticleOnline Pet Scams On The Rise This Year; One Victim Tells His Story
CHICAGO (CBS)– More and more people have been adopting pets amid the pandemic – and with this demand for pets, there has also been an increase in pet scams this year. The Better Business Bureau...
View ArticleTheo, Dog With Terminal Cancer And A Bucket List Who Captured Our Hearts, Has...
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (CBS) — Theo, who was living out the rest of his life in doggie hospice with a loving couple in Crystal Lake, died on Friday. His owners said Theo suffered a seizure and had to be...
View ArticleRemembering Theo: Super Mom Who Rescued Dog Who Stole Our Hearts With Bucket...
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (CBS) — Theo was a rescue mutt who captured our hearts as he went viral with a bucket list. He died last week while we were putting together this story. Six months after we...
View ArticleTree House Humane Society Opens New State-Of-The-Art Veterinary Clinic In...
CHICAGO (CBS) — A new animal clinic in West Rogers Park gives greater access to medical care for pets – especially for those families that can least afford to care for them. The Tree House Humane...
View ArticleChicago Woman Files Lawsuit After Daughter’s Ex-Boyfriend Stole Cat,...
CHICAGO (CBS) — This is the story of the case of Tigger the cat. As CBS 2’s Tim McNicholas reported, Tigger’s Chicago owner said someone stole him, took him to a vet, and paid big bucks to have his...
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