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Dogs look for homes for adoption month

By Lark Lewis | October 1, 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...

SPAY offers cheap pet vaccines

By Northern Star Staff | September 30, 2013

DeKalb | SPAY Illinois is hosting a low-cost pet vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at the DeKalb County Animal Shelter, 16173 Base Line Road in Genoa.Call 877-475-7729 to set up an appointment. Cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted,...

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...