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NewsHound 004
November 3, 2006 |
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Dear urbanhounders,
Is pet health insurance worth the money? That was just one question we set out to answer when we began our research. Our reporting team, led by your Chicago editor Aaron Baar (that's me), studied all the major plans, comparing costs, coverage, exemptions, and, yes, the fine print. The result: Urbanhound's all-new (and must-read) Pet Health Insurance Guide.
As you probably know first-hand, the cost of veterinary care has exploded. That's got more and more of us thinking about getting pet insurance. But it isn't easy making sense of all the options.
How much will you actually be reimbursed? What's with all those hidden surcharges? If your dog has a chronic condition, will he lose coverage? What does it mean that your policy "re-sets" every year? Which breeds are excluded from which plans?
Our Pet Health Insurance Guide covers everything the insurance companies don't tell you, or don't want you to know.
Cheers,
Aaron Baar
Editor, Urbanhound Chicago
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Golden Paw Gala
Saturday, November 4, 7 PM to 10 PM
Radisson Hotel Northbrook, 2875 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook
The Heartland Animal Shelter holds its annual fundraiser, featuring food, champagne, silent auction and pooch pampering. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. $75 per person, $25 per dog in advance; $100 per person, $50 per dog on the day of the event. Click here for a downloadable brochure.
Angels with Tails—Home for the Holidays
Saturday, November 4, Noon to 4 PM
Westfield Northbridge Mall, 520 N. Michigan, Chicago
Various shops in the downtown mall, including Boss, Femme de Carriere, Oilily and Swatch, will feature homeless dogs available for adoption. Contact PAWS Chicago for more information.
Chicago Canine Rescue Adoption Event
Saturday, November 4, Noon to 3 PM
Petco, 3118 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago
Dogs from Chicago Canine Rescue will be available for adoption. Adoption events will also be held on November 18 and December 2.
Save the Animals Holiday Bazaar
Sunday, November 5, 8 AM to 2 PM
Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village
The Almost Home Foundation holds its annual Holiday Bazaar featuring a bake sale, raffle, and silent auction.
Teen Service Learning Day
Sunday November 5, 9 AM to 3 PM
Anti-Cruelty Society, 157 W. Grand Ave, Chicago
Educators from the Anti-Cruelty Society teach teens about the function and operation of an animal shelter. The session is worth five service learning hours for school. Email for more information.
Chicago's Big Fix
Thursday, November 9
Sherman Park, 1301 W. 52nd St., Chicago
Chicago Animal Care and Control's mobile low-cost spay/neuter clinic will be offering procedures for qualified candidates. Call 312-747-1406 to schedule an appointment.
D.A.W.G. Board Meeting
Thursday, November 9, 6:30 PM
Marcello's, 645 W. North Ave., Chicago
The Dog Advisory Work Group's board of directors holds its 2007 planning meeting. Email for reservations.
Fall Gift Bazaar and Toute Suite Bake
Sale
Saturday, November 11, 10 AM to 3
PM
Indian Boundary Park Cultural Center, 2500 W. Lunt Ave., Chicago
Local artisans and shops offer a selection of handmade gifts and home-baked items with proceeds to benefit the Red Door Animal Shelter. Email for more info.
Canine Agilty Demonstration
Sunday, November 12, 1:30 PM to 3 PM
Anti-Cruelty Society's Education & Training Center, 169 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
Phyllis Beidon of Blairwood Canine and Stacy Hawk of Hawk City K-9 Agility give a demonstration and introductory explanation of dog agility. Dogs current on vaccinations and sociable with others are welcome. There is a 20 dog/handler limit. Email for registration.
PAWS Fifth Annual Fur Ball
Saturday, November 18, 6:30 PM
W City Center, 172 W. Adams, Chicago
The city's only dog-friendly black-tie event raises money for PAWS Chicago. Humans will be treated to a dinner buffet, cocktails, music, and dancing, while hounds can avail themselves of a doggie spa and buffet. Tickets are $300 per human, $100 per hound.
Pet First Aid Class
Sunday, November 19, 9 AM to 12:30 PM
The Anti-Cruelty Society's Education & Training Center, 169 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
An American Red Cross certified instructor covers first aid and CPR
techniques for both cats and dogs. Pets are not welcome; mannequins will
be used. Email to register.
C.A.R.E. Faire
Saturday, November 25, 11 AM to 5
PM
Unitarian Church, 1330 Ridge Avenue, Evanston
Evanston's C.A.R.E.
Animal Shelter holds a fundraising benefit featuring Santa photos,
a bake sale, and a silent auction.
Head to Paw, a Beauty
Benefit
Tuesday, November 28, 7 PM to 10
PM
Kiehl's, 907 W. Armitage, Chicago
A $100 tax deductible donation to New Leash
on Life enters you in a raffle for prizes that include gift
certificates to for nearby shops, restaurants, and beauty services.
Click here
for a downloadable flyer.
Shopping at Strawbridge
Studios
Thursday, November 30, 5:30 PM to 7:30
PM
Strawbridge Studios, 153 W. Ohio, Chicago
Handrafted furniture and accessories gallery Strawbridge Studios opens
its doors for food, fun, and shopping, with 15 percent of all sales to
benefit The Anti-Cruelty
Society. Email for
information.
Animal Care League Holiday
Bazaar
Friday, December 1, 3 PM to 9
PM
19th Century Club, 178 W. Forest Ave., Oak Park
The Animal Care League hosts its
annual Holiday Bazaar and Fundraiser with baked goods, gifts, crafts,
raffle, music, and more. All proceeds benefit the ACL.
Young at Heart Pet
Rescue
Saturday, December 2, Noon to 5
PM
Anti-Cruelty Society, 157 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
Representatives from senior pet rescue organization Young at Heart Pet Rescue will be on
hand at the Anti-Cruelty
Society to talk about older pets available for adoption.
PetSmart Santa Claus
Portraits
Weekends, beginning December 2, 11 AM to
4PM
Various PetSmart Stores in Chicagoland
PetSmart stores throughout the area offer
pictures of your pooch with Santa for $9.95, with a portion of the
proceeds going to the Anti-Cruelty
Society. Check the Society's events
page for locations.
Teen Service Learning
Day
Sunday December 3, 9 AM to 3
PM
Anti-Cruelty Society, 157 W. Grand Ave, Chicago
Educators from the Anti-Cruelty
Society teach teens about the function and operation of an animal
shelter. The session is worth five service learning hours for school. Email for more information.
Pet First Aid Class
Saturday, December 9, 1 PM to 4
PM
Chicago Ridge Village Hall, 10455 S. Ridgeland, Chicago Ridge
The The Animal Welfare League
is holding a Pet First Aid Class that will cover everything from CPR to
seizures. Cost is $55 and advance registration is required. Click here
for a registration form.
If there's an event you'd like us to mention in the next NewsHound, please email us.
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Help Dogs Around the
World. The World Society for the Protection of Animals is
trying to get the United Nations to make a Universal Declaration on
Animal Welfare. The declaration will make animal welfare a priorty for
all nations, encouraging them to take steps to prevent cruelty to
animals. They are seeking 10 million signatures for the movement. You
can add your name at the ASPCA's website.
Disaster Preparedness
Plan. The Department of Homeland Securty has awarded more
than $1 million to the Illinois Regional Institute for Community
Policing to develop, implement, and disseminate programs to ensure and
coordinate disaster preparedness and develop response and recovery
efforts to ensure the welfare and safety of animals during a disaster.
Visit the RICP's website for more
information.
Lobby your legislator.
Chicago residents, don't forget to call
or email your city alderman and state
representative, pressuring them to keep alive a measure to allow
dogs at outdoor
cafes.
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