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NewsHound 012
May 31, 2007 |
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Dear urbanhounders,
Ok, we may not be the most humane city in the country. But Chicago's still pretty great, especially if you're a canine. Here are our top 10 reasons why it's good to be a dog in the Windy City.
10. The Chicago Tribune's new blog, Unleashed, covering all things animal related.
9. The American Veterinary Medical Association makes its home in Schaumburg. It's probably not of great importance to us laypeople, but knowing they're close somehow makes me feel better.
8. Dogs are welcome at most outdoor eating areas, even though they're not technically legal. (And we applaud renewed efforts to make them legit.)
7. The Canine Cruise. What better way to spend a Sunday morning than on a boat with a dog?
6. The ever-growing number of off-leash areas in the city.
5. Indoor play areas like Of Mutts and Men for when the weather gets cold.
4. Dog Day at U.S. Cellular Field when the White Sox are playing. (They've already had it in 2007, but as they say on the North side, "Wait till next year.")
3. The efforts of various groups to make Chicago a no-kill city, led by PAWS, which is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its signature Angels with Tails event.
2. All the dog swimming areas in the region. Why live by a ginormous lake if you can't swim in it?
1. All the dog-friendly events that happen every month (that we're happy to list for you).
Anything I've missed? Feel free to post your suggestions in our online forums.
Cheers,
Aaron Baar
Editor, urbanhound Chicago
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» Thinking about adding another dog to your pack? Our behaviorist, Andrea Arden, has tips about bringing a new dog into the home. For instance, it may be a good idea to quarantine your puppy from your adult dog until you're sure both are healthy and compatible.
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Dog Jog
Saturday, June 2, 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Langendorf Park, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington
A 2-mile timed run and/or one-mile fun walk for dogs and people to benefit the Barrington Area Council on Aging. Following the run and walk, there will be a series of dog contests including best costume, most unique trick, longest tail and shortest tail. Registration is $30.
LaGrange Pet Parade
Saturday, June 2, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Corner of Cositt Ave. and LaGrange Road, LaGrange
The 61st annual parade, raising money for Pets and Pals Charities, promoting responsible dog ownership in the Chicago area. Registration for the parade is closed, but you can still attend the festivities.
Dogs on Damen Weekend-Long Adoption Event
Saturday, June 2, 10 AM to 3 PM
Lincoln Park Savings Bank, 1946 W. Irving Park, Chicago
Ten local shelters are participating in this adoption event, bringing along dozens of dogs to turn this parking lot into a barking lot for the weekend. Continues Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Walking Our Dogs Off
Saturday, June 2, 10 AM to 1 PM
Dell Wood Park, Route 171 and Woods Dr., Lockport
A 3-mile walk to benefit the TLC Animal Shelter, with agility and obedience demonstrations and a contest for the best dressed, best kisser and best catcher. Entry fee is $15 (children under 6 and pets are free), and prizes will be awarded for participants collecting more than $100 in pledges. Entry forms are available online.
The Good, The Bad and the Pugly
Saturday, June 2, 12 PM to 5 PM
Joe's, 940 W. Weed St., Chicago
Join pug lovers and pug rescue organization Pug Party for an afternoon of fun, socializing and drink specials. Cost is $7 at the door.
Adoption Event
Saturday, June 2, 1 PM to 4 PM
Red Dog House, 2031 N. Damen, Chicago
Dogs from ARFHouse Chicago will be available. This is the first of several adoption events forthe organization this month. Check their events calendar for more.
HHS Pet Walk
Sunday, June 3, 8 AM to 1 PM
Katherine Legge Memorial Park, 5901 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale
The Hinsdale Humane Society hosts its 18th annual fundraising pet walk for homeless animals. Registration is $25 in advance, $30 the day of the walk. Kids 13 and under are free.
Gimme Shelter Pet Walk
Sunday, June 3, 10 AM to 12 PM
Indian Boundary Park, 2500 W. Lunt, Chicago
It's time for the 7th annual fundraising dog walk to benefit the Red Door Animal Shelter. It's a 2.5K walk through the West Ridge neighborhood for you and your dog. Post event activities will include a breakfast, raffle and dog treats. Registration is $15 in advance (register online with the username "reddoor" and password "ge0rgia." That's a zero in the middle of the password.) and $20 the day of the event. Kids 3-12 are $5 in advance, $10 on the day of the walk.
Woofstock 2007
Sunday, June 3, 11 AM to 3 PM
Channelside Park, 3220 Oakton St., Skokie
The Skokie Park District throws a party for dogs and their owners at Channelside Park (a.k.a Pooch Park). The day will feature contests, treats and live music.
Chicago Fire Naperville Night
Sunday, June 3, 6 PM
Toyota Park, 7000 Harlem Ave., Chicago
The Chicago Fire soccer team help the Naperville Area Humane Society raise money for a new shelter. FireWorks for Kids, the team's charitable arm, will present a check to NAHS executive director Linda Linford. Tickets for the game are $35 and can be purchased at the Humane Society during regular business hours.
Doggie Happy Hour
Wednesday, June 6, 5 PM to 9 PM
Joe's Bar, 940 W. Weed St., Chicago
Bring your dog and enjoy a drink on the patio. Everyone attending will get a goodie bag and will be entered in a raffle for dog prizes. Proceeds will benefit PAWS Chicago. This event occurs every Wednesday through the summer.
C.A.R.E. Dog Wash
Saturday, June 9, 9 AM to 2 PM
C.A.R.E. Animal Shelter, 2310 Oakton, Evanston
Volunteers from the Community Animal Rescue Effort Animal Shelter will wash your dog and clip its nails for a fundraiser. Attendees are encouraged to park in the PetsMart lot near the shelter.
Canine Dog Disc Championships
Saturday, June 9, 9 AM to 12 PM
Naperville Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, Naperville
Men, women, children and their pets compete in basic catch, fetch and freestyle events. Experience is not necessary, but a willingness to participate is. Three categories are available (novice, intermediate, open) and pre-registration is available. Or you can register in-person at 8:30 AM.
Check Your Dog's Weight
Saturday, June 9, 10 AM to 9 PM
Wells Street Arts Fair, Chicago
Hill Science Diet's PetFit Mobile Tour will be weighing leashed dogs and offering free consultations about the dangers of overweight pets.
People and Pooch Walk
Sunday, June 10, 9 AM Registration; 10 AM Walk
Busse Woods, Grove 5, Arlington Heights Road and Busse Road, Elk Grove Village
The Almost Home Foundation and Alexian Center for Mental Health are hoping to raise $40,000 to help rescue stray animals in Chicago's northern suburbs with this 3-mile walk. It costs $25 to pre-register (by May 15), and entrants should raise another $50.
Angels With Tails Adoption Event
Sunday, June 10, 12 PM to 4 PM
Along Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Adoptable animals from PAWS will be on display in stores along Michigan Avenue in the group's 10th annual event. For a complete list of the stores, check the organization's events page.
Disaster Animal Response Training
Wednesday, June 13, 9 AM to 5 PM
Estonian House, 14722 Estonian Lane, Riverwoods
Shelter Orphans of the Storm and the Humane Society of the United States offer a three-day, 22-hour seminar to learn how to become an effective emergency responder to assist in animal rescue and relief in case of a disaster. The class, which continues on Thursday, June 14, and Friday, June 15, will include classroom and hands-on activities. Cost is $125 and it's recommended you register early.
Behavioral Seminar
Thursday, June 14, 11 AM to 1 PM or 7 PM to 9 PM
For Your Canine, 4233 United Parkway, Schiller Park
Training facility For Your Canine hosts a free mini informational seminar with animal behaviorist Suzanne Clothier. Find out why dogs bark, fight and chew and what you can do about it. If you can't make the one from 11 AM to 1 PM, there's another session on the same day from 7 PM to 9 PM. Email for reservations.
Gays for Strays Speed Dating
Thursday, June 14, 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway, Chicago
Gay men and women are invited to participate in a speed-dating event to benefit ARFHouse Chicago. Cost is $32/person and includes light appetizers, one drink and dating. Pre-registration is available, and the first 10 registrants from each gender will get an ARFHouse Chicago bag.
Mid-Summer Scrub-a-Dub
Saturday, June 16, 8 AM to 6 PM
Scrub-a-Dub,1478 W. Summerdale, Chicago
In a fundraiser to benefit the Red Door Animal Shelter, Andersonville's Scrub-a-Dub will donate 10 percent of all self-washes, professional pet grooming and sales to the shelter. The event continues on Sunday, as well, from 12 PM to 5 PM.
Pet First Aid Class
Saturday, June 16, 9 AM to 1 PM
The Anti-Cruelty Society's Training Center, 169 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
The Anti-Cruelty Society offers a 4-hour class covering the basics of pet first aid and CPR, with an emphasis on dogs and cats. Leave your pet at home, however; mannequins will be used. Cost is $40 and pre-registration is required. Call Tammie Bouschor at 312-644-8338 x344 to register. If the class is full, there is another one scheduled for June 24.
Flealess Market
Saturday, June 16, 10 AM to 4 PM
Stay Dog Hotel, 4130 N. Rockwell, Chicago
Stay hosts its third shopping bazaar, in which artists, artisans and others offer unique items for (or inspired by) dogs. Admission is free and 10 percent of the proceeds will benefit ARFHouse Chicago. Dogs are welcome, but must be fully vetted, leashed and have ID tags.
Brighton Gardens Dog Expo
Saturday, June 16, 11 AM to 3 PM
Brighton Gardens of Orland Park, 16051 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park
The Peoples Animal Welfare Society hosts a fest featuring numerous rescue groups, demonstrations, microchipping and other fun activities. The event is free.
Doggy Yoga
Saturday, June 16, 12 PM to 1 PM
Lakeshore Athletic Club, Illinois Center, 211 N. Stetson Ave, Chicago
Spend some stretching and workout time with dogs and the people who love them at the Lakeshore Athletic Club's Illinois Center location. The "Paws and Flow" yoga class is free, and non-members are welcome. Call 312-616-1087, ext. 280 to reserve your space.
Adoption Event
Saturday, June 16, 12 PM to 3 PM
Dog-a-Holics, 904 W. Armitage, Chicago
Dogs from Chicago Canine Rescue Foundation will be available. This is the first of several events during the month. Check their events page for more.
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Friday, June 22
This is the eighth year of this national event, created by Pet Sitters International to spread the word about what wonderful companions dogs make. For tips, forms, and ideas to help organize "Take Your Dog To Work Day" at your company, download PSI's 17-page "Business Action Pack" here.
Wiggly Wash
Saturday, June 23, 12 PM to 4 PM
Lincoln Park Savings Bank, 3234 N. Damen Ave., Chicago
Volunteers from SpaBark and Chicago Canine Rescue Foundation will be on hand to wash your dog in a fundraier for the CCRF.
Inside the World of Dog Fighting
Saturday, June 23, 1 PM to 3 PM
The Anti-Cruelty Society's Education and Training Center, 169 W. Grand Ave, Chicago
The Anti-Cruelty Society's outreach specialist Elliot Serrano discusses dog fighting, from its origins in Europe to its current state in the United States and what is being done in Chicago. The lecture is free, but pre-registration is required.
Pet First Aid Class
Sunday, June 24, 9 AM to 1 PM
The Anti-Cruelty Society's Education and Training Center 169 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
The Anti-Cruelty Society offers a 4-hour class covering the basics of pet first aid and CPR, with an emphasis on dogs and cats. Leave your pet at home, however; mannequins will be used. Cost is $40 and pre-registration is required. Call Tammie Bouschor at 312-644-8338 x344 to register.
Teen Service Learning Day
Sunday, June 24, 9 AM to 2 PM
The Anti-Cruelty Society's Education and Training Center, 169 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
Teens have the opportunity to earn five service credit hours working with staff from the Anti-Cruelty Society, taking care of the animals and learning about the function of an animal shelter. Pre-registration is required.
Paws in the Park
Sunday, June 24, 12 PM to 4 PM
Lincoln Park Dog Park, Harrison and Lakewood, Aurora
The Fox Valley Animal Welfare League celebrates its 60th anniversary with a pet expo featuring food, products, gifts, rescue organizations and entertainment.
Canine Cruise Benefit
Thursday, June 28, 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Mercury Skyline Cruise Dock, under the Michigan Ave. bridge at Wacker, Chicago
Take an evening cruise with your dog and learn about the city's architecture and waterways. Cost is $35 and proceeds benefit the Anti-Cruelty Society.
Canine Wedding Celebration
Saturday, June 30, 1 PM to 3 PM
Cody and Carl's Blvd., 756 Northwest Highway, Barrington
Join Wrigley (a 100 lb. Rhodeisan Ridgeback) and Gucci (a 15 lb. pug-terrier mix) as they exchange bow-wows in this second annual event. In addition to the celebration, which includes a catered reception with DJ, animal reader Denise Zak will be on-hand to for a mini-reading of your dog. Call 847-304-7140 for an appointment.
Dog Parks: A Visitor's Guide
Sunday, July 8 1PM to 2:30 PM
The Anti-Cruelty Society's Education and Training Center 169 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
Before heading out to one of the city's many dog parks, learn obedience techniques and proper etiquette for you and your dog from two Anti-Cruelty Society obedience trainers. The lecture is free, but pre-registration is required.
Putts for Pets
Monday, July 9, 11:30 AM to 9 PM
White Eagle Country Club, 3400 Club Drive, Naperville
The Naperville Area Humane Society holds its annual golf fundraiser, followed by dinner, drinks and a silent auction. Cost for golfers is $175 per person. Dinner-only tickets are $70, and you can register online.
All PAWS on Deck
Wednesday, July 11, 6 PM to 10 PM
Castaways at North Avenue Beach Boathouse, 1603 N. Lakeshore Dr., Chicago
PAWS presents its 5th annual summer event, featuring dancing, cocktails, food and a silent auction. There will be a special "pup deck" for dogs, though they're welcome everywhere at the event. Tickets are $125/person and $50/dog in advance and $150/person and $50/per pooch on the day of the event. Contact PAWS to purchase tickets.
Tony Orlando Concert
Friday, July 13, 8 PM
Pheasant Run Resort Mega Center, 4051 E. Main Street, St. Charles
Knock Three Times to benefit the DuPage County Animal Care and Control Center, with special guest Jeannie Tanner. Regular tickets are $50, and there are a limited number of VIP seats available for $100, which include entry to a private reception with the singer after the show. Call 630-407-2819 for tickets.
If there's an event you'd like us to mention in the next NewsHound, please email us.
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Dog thefts on the rise? According to the Chicago Tribune, thefts of toy dogs are on the rise in Chicago and around the nation. Like the paper's piece on dog park fights last March, the story itself is short on quantifiable information. But there's no doubt that owners of smaller dogs should be concerned, and that we should all take measures to protect our pets.
Renewed efforts to allow dogs at cafes. With Ald. Burt Natarus — who had opposed the measure last year — losing his seat on the Chicago City Council, 47th Ward Ald. Gene Schulter has re-introduced his measure to allow dogs at outdoor cafes. What's more, Natarus's successor, Brendan Reilly, is a co-sponsor of the measure and the state laws that kept the measure from moving forward have been amended. It may actually happen.
Make your dog a star. You've already put your pooch in contention to be one of Urbanhound's exalted Hounds of the Moment. But you want more for your dog. How about his or her face on a dog treat package? A Dog's Life — which makes all-natural, organic dog treats — is looking for dogs to go on their packaging, and your marvelous mutt could be one of them.
"Hey Mister, What Kind of Dog is That?" For great early summer reading (and watching), check out Baltimore Sun reporter John Woestendiek's seven-part multi-media series on his quest to trace his mutt's DNA.
Cable TV Goes to the Dogs. In addition to the shows we told you about last month (Divine Canine and It's Me or the Dog), Animal Planet will be airing its Dog Championships 2007 series several times in June.
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