Coyote sightings are up in Illinois due to mating season. While common, the activity increase means pet owners must secure food, watch pets outside, and cover garbage to avoid attracting coyotes.
Some popular Christmas dog gifts — like rawhide bones — can cause digestive upset, vomit, and mess. Better alternatives? Cozy beds, puzzles, or monthly toy boxes.
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!