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Chicago and pet-owners get along just fine

Looks like man’s best friend is also a dependable ally in the fight for a healthy living. A recent study conducted by researchers from Kuopio University Hospital in Finland shows that babies who lived with a dog have fewer ear infections and were about 30 percent less likely to have respiratory infectious symptoms, including cough, [...]

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Cats of Chicago have a new place to call home

It’s good to know there’s somebody out there caring for Chicago’s little balls of fur…And that we have such a dedicated group of people that possess both the skills and the means to make a change in the world of strays. Animal Protective Association’s Harmony House for Cats has been looking after abandoned, neglected and [...]

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Adopted pets turn an apartment into a home

Congratulations on your new apartment. Making your apartment a home means more than decorating the rooms. Home is where family is, and if your family consists of you and the mold on unwashed dishes, it’s time to consider adopting a pet. Not convinced? I’ve got three reasons why pets are excellent roommates! They’re always happy [...]