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Woman sees missing dog on beer cans promoting shelter dogs

By Associated Press | February 3, 2020

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — A Florida brewery that recently began placing shelter dogs' faces on beer cans helped reunite a Minnesota woman with her dog, Hazel, who went missing three years ago.Earlier this month, Motorworks Brewing in Bradenton teamed up...

Dog and goat vie for honorary mayor of Vermont town

By LISA RATHKE | January 28, 2020

FAIR HAVEN, Vt, (AP) — It's Lincoln the goat versus Sammy the dog in the race for honorary mayor of one Vermont town.The Nubian goat had won the post in Fair Haven, Vermont, last year after the town manager came up with the pet mayor election to raise...

Hounds in the Hall connects students with therapy dogs on campus

By Taher Zeitoun | March 25, 2019

A group of students gather in the front of New Residence Hall to pet Bugsy the cocker spaniel Monday, during Hounds in the Hall, a Counseling and Consultation Services event.

Pet of the Week: Rey and Blue

By Courtesy of Jeffrey Salmon | January 21, 2019

This is Rey and Blue. They are Keeshonds. Their favorite treats are anything with peanut butter, and they love to go to dog parks with their grandpa. Rey and Blue are crazed, cuddly, feisty, happy and cranky. Their owner Jeffrey Salmon is the Assistant...

DeKalb County Sherrif’s Office dog awarded bullet, stab resistant vest

By Northern Star staff | February 22, 2016

Odin, a DeKalb County Sheriff's Office K9, in a donated bullet and stab resistant vest. Read more at bit.ly/20ZQxFC.

Dogs ‘strut’ at TAILS’ Fun Fest

By Ludwig Gerdes | September 23, 2012

TAILS Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, held its annual fundraiser, Mutt Strut-Dog Walk and Fun Fest, on Saturday at Hopkins Park. The event allowed both dog-enthusiasts and owners to bring their furry friends for the afternoon. The walk began...

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...

TAILS host day of fun with animals

By Junae Bennett | May 8, 2011

DeKALB | TAILS Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road, had its sixth annual TAILSapalooza Saturday. At TAILSapalooza, there were many dog demonstrations and other displays. The first demonstration was an agility test; another demonstration was the difference...

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Woman sees missing dog on beer cans promoting shelter dogs

Dog and goat vie for honorary mayor of Vermont town

Hounds in the Hall connects students with therapy dogs on campus

Pet of the Week: Rey and Blue

DeKalb County Sherrif’s Office dog awarded bullet, stab resistant vest

Dogs ‘strut’ at TAILS’ Fun Fest

Shelter animals may require more time and care after adoption

TAILS host day of fun with animals

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