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Geese flock to the lagoon Monday afternoon. Flocks of geese have also been seen by the pond near Grant Towers. These geese have been causing sanitary issues on campus.

Geese are not having a negative effect on student health

By Gino Hernaiz | November 27, 2012

The Canada geese on campus do not have a negative effect on student’s health. According to the Humane Society website, scientific studies do not show goose droppings pose any special threat to people’s health. However, geese will defend their nests...

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...

Tobys 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...

DeKalb County Sheriff Toby Jennings and his police dog, Kane, visit Tailsapalooza Saturday.

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...

One of TAILS black cats that has gone un-adopted during the month.

Black cats get spotlight from TAILS

By Zachary Brictson | October 18, 2010

Black cats at the TAILS humane society for sheltered and adoptable animals are getting the spotlight this October. Located at 2250 Barber Green Road, TAILS began the "Change Their Luck" campaign at the beginning of the month, lowering adoption fees for...