Dog

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon, will host a pet blessing on Sunday, Oct. 6, in observance of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Outdoor and drive-up blessings will be offered along the Peoria Avenue side of the church.

The courthouse can be a stressful place where not too many people want to be. To help allay some of that angst the Woodstock facility has welcomed in Honey the support dog.

Charlie Brown is a pup available for adoption through Happy Tails Humane Society, 1408 McNeil Road, Rock Falls.

With the heat index topping more than 105 degrees early this week, follow these tips from the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association on caring for pets during excessive heat.

Some Will County restaurants not only welcome man's best friend they create dog-friendly entrees, too.

A man was arrested in Shorewood after he was accused of leaving a dog inside of a vehicle for two hours in hot weather, which likely caused the pet’s death.

Children can come to the Yorvkille Library, select a book and read to a furry friend.

A lawsuit filed by the owner of Ludwig, a dog that was shot by a neighbor in 2021 is still pending in Kane County Circuit Court.

After four years in Lemont, dog training and daycare business Wags to Riches has found a new home in Lockport.

A female Labrador named Harlie will assist the New Lenox Police Department with searching for illegal drugs and tracking scents in police investigations.

Will County prosecutors are seeking to jail a Joliet man charged with the May 19 torture and cruel treatment of a bull terrier named Nibbles.

A dog was removed from the residence and given oxygen at the scene by firefighters until it was picked up by Animal Control. The dog survived, said Cory Law, Whiteside County Health Department assistant director of public health.

With all the accommodating restaurants, hotels, parks and dog runs, Starved Rock Country is the perfect place to take a trip with your furry friend.

Area Dogs receive rabies vaccines during a rabies vaccine event on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center, in Crystal Lake. Two more low-cost rabies vaccination clinics will be offered on May 14th, and May 21st. The clinics are by appointment only, and registration is available online at bit.ly/MCAC-clinics.

A dog remained on the loose Friday afternoon after a series of dog attacks in the Johnsburg area that resulted in injuries to three people, including a deputy. One dog was killed by police.

The woman was arrested on charges of aggravated robbery and theft after she was accused of stealing a dog.

Scone, a standard poodle, is helping both staff and students cope with stresses of school.

Lee County Sheriff’s Office K9 Henry will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from a non-profit organization.

Adopt-a-Husky pulls dogs out of kill shelters across the two states, puts them into foster care and helps find them forever homes.

Two Lake County Sheriff’s canine teams earned top awards during a recent multistate competition.

Costume contest and 5K all part of the fun in Polo with proceeds going to Happy Trails Humane Society in Rock Falls

In his 9 years with the Dixon Police Department, Hery had many notable accomplishments

A undernourished dog found in Washington Township who had been shot with paintballs has grown more confident and exuberant while in the custody of Will County Animal Control.

Proceeds go to Happy Tails Humane Society

Anyone with information on Hermoine’s owner or information the suspects who reportedly used her as target practice with a paintball gun should call Will County Animal Control at 815-462-5633.

Linda Gondek of Lockport founded Homes for Huskies-Siberian Husky Rescue in 1994.

The village of Mt. Morris and its police department are cracking down on leash laws and working to increase penalties for violations following a fatal dog-on-dog incident last month.

Kate Dalman wants to develop a guide and website to help dog breeders be more ethical, and for buyers to know better about the dog they get.

The National Weather Service placed every county in Illinois under an excessive heat warning Wednesday: Here’s how to keep your dog safe during this week’s heatwave.

The Rock Falls Police Department K9 received K9 vest through Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a 501c (3) nationwide charity located in East Taunton, Massachusetts.

“The Furry Fortune,” out this week on multiple streaming platforms, stars Henry and his owner and trainer, Dixon native Courtney Moore, who was his handler during filming.

Participants of all ages and families are welcome on the free hike at Bemis Woods North, with dogs permitted on leash.

K9s for Veterans provides and helps train service dogs for veterans and aims to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder transition back to civilian life

Jäger, a 7-month-old German shepherd, is getting trained as a search-and-rescue dog by Wonder Lake firefighter and paramedic Ginelle Hennessey. Once trained, the dog will be the first fire department search-and-rescue dog in McHenry County.

During the incident, the woman had fled the residence in Joliet and a man chased after her and ordered his pit bull to attack her, according to Joliet police.

Dog Daze is designed to help families connect with their pet and create memories. It features demonstrations, live music, vendors, a caricature artist, food and drink among the attractions.

Mathew Berry was charged with torturing and punching a a male bichon frise mix dog named Kirby.

Macy was found when Wrigley passed by the sinkhole and started growling, then barking. Then Macy barked back.

Community donations have made it possible for department to have three K-9 officers

All five occupants, including a dog, escaped

An off-duty police officer shot one of two pit bulls that attacked his dog and wife last week, according to Joliet police.

A Joliet owner of three dogs neighbors say were involved in several dog-on-dog attacks will lose one of them to a McHenry County animal rescue shelter, but can keep the other two.