Northern Star
 

Advertisement

hiring ad
 
Overcast Clouds
54
Overcast Clouds | Moderate Breeze

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student media since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

Salary Issue
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star
The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Dogs look for homes for adoption month

By Lark Lewis | October 2, 2013

More than 50 dogs are available for adoption between the animal shelters in the DeKalb area for National Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month.The month is promoted by the American Humane Society and highlights the advantages to adopting over “shopping” for a...

Puppies on parade for new homes

By Erin Kolb | September 8, 2013

Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road, went to the dogs this weekend for TAILS Humane Society’s eighth annual Mutt Strut, Funfest and 5K-9 run.The event featured vendors, agility demonstrations and pet contests, and the public was encouraged to participate...

Carly Stadie, 17, of Hampshire plays with a kitten Wednesday evening at TAILS Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Rd. DeKalb.

Philanthropy and Volunteerism class raising money for TAILS

By Lauren Dielman | April 30, 2012

Philanthropy starts in the classroom. Some students are raising money for a cause in their Philanthropy and Volunteerism class (PSPA 401). The money raised will benefit TAILS, 2250 Barber Greene Road, a local not-for-profit animal shelter. Isabelle Bourgeois,...

DeKalb, Sycamore Chambers of Commerce host Community Expo

By Juliana Leprich | April 3, 2012

The DeKalb and Sycamore Chambers of Commerce partnered up for the third annual Community Expo Tuesday. The Community Expo was created as a collaboration between the two towns to promote local business. “The big focus that the DeKalb and Sycamore Chambers...

Alison Pacey, 14 Genoa, plays with a few cats at Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, as a part of her volunteer hours.

Shelter pets face ‘situational’ health problems

By Shelby Devitt | October 23, 2011

In August 2010, sophomore pre-communication major Shucreeia Robinson took the advice of a friend and decided to adopt a rabbit locally at TAILS Humane Society. Robinson is not alone in choosing adoption from local shelters. Illinois Department of Agriculture...

Alison Pacey, 14 Genoa, plays with a few cats at Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, as a part of her volunteer hours.

Shelter animals may require more time and care after adoption

By Shelby Devitt | October 23, 2011

In August 2010, sophomore pre-communication major Shucreeia Robinson took the advice of a friend and decided to adopt a rabbit locally at TAILS Humane Society. Robinson is not alone in choosing adoption from local shelters. Illinois Department of Agriculture...

Toby's owners adopted him at the TAILS, 2250 Barber Greene Road, "Change Their Luck" in 2009. During this event that runs through October all black cats over six months of age have their adoption fees waived.

Black cats can have a change of luck through adoption

By Olivia Willoughby | October 11, 2011

While black cats usually find themselves creeping in house decorations for Halloween, they tend to have bad luck when it comes to finding new homes. To turn their luck around, TAILS Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, currently holds a month-long...

Junior psychology major, Lauren Pagan feeds her fish, Mr. Skittles.

Prof: Pets may add or take away from the stress of busy college students

By Hailey Kurth | September 27, 2011

Junior psychology major, Lauren Pagan said having a cat in her apartment keeps life interesting and is a great conversation starter when people come over. "At the apartment we have a cat, hamster, fish and a tarantula," Pagan said. "My cat Wednesday is...