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Celebrate National Mutt Day: the best national day, paws down!

By Sarah Fischer | December 2, 2018

via GIPHYAttention all dog lovers: join the celebration as we observe National Mutt Day on Dec. 2! Though we don’t need a specific reason to give our mutt friends some extra love on any given day, there are some ways you can celebrate:Adopt a muttThere...

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Purebred Misconception: Consider Canine Adoption

By Sarah Fischer | November 26, 2018

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Library features yoga with felines

By Ginger Simons | July 9, 2018

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Adopt-a-Pet of the Week: Bailey

By Northern Star staff | April 4, 2017

This week's adopt-a-pet of the week is Bailey. Those interested can adopt him from Tails Humane Society, 2250 Barber Greene Road. Bailey: Hi there! My name is Bailey and I'd like to be your new BFF! I have some great credentials. I'm friendly smart,...

Adopt animals to save lives

By Maddie Steen and Photographer | March 2, 2017

When a shelter pet is adopted, two lives are saved. The one being rescued and the one that gets to take its place in the shelter. A life is a life no matter the species or breed.Approximately 2.7 million shelter animals are euthanized each year, according...

TAILS to hold tropical fundraiser

By Northern Star staff | February 11, 2016

TAILS Humane Society will hold its largest annual fundraiser, Tropical TAILS, on March 12 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom.There will be an open bar during the silent auction starting at 5:30 p.m. Tropical TAILS...

Student to hold animal stress therapy event

By Northern Star staff | April 21, 2015

There will be pens of puppies and kittens Monday and April 28 in the Chick Evans Field House to help students relax before finals week.The pens will be out 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days and community members will be able to adopt the animals. Monetary and...

TAILS collects, distributes donations for pets affected by tornado

By Northern Star staff | April 20, 2015

TAILS Humane Society is collecting donations for pets displaced by the April 9 tornado.Tails, 2250 Barber Greene Road, is collecting food and litter to be distributed to those affected by the tornado, according to its Facebook page.“Right now they have...

Non-profits look for donations for state-wide fundraiser event

By Keith Hernandez | December 1, 2014

DeKalb residents are able to donate to local nonprofits today for the first annual Illinois Gives Big event.Illinois Gives Big is a state-wide fundraising initiative for nonprofits sponsored by Donors Forum, an association of Illinois nonprofit organizations....

Homeless animals helped by events

By Northern Star Staff | September 7, 2014

TAILS Humane Society will host a day of events to raise money for homeless animals.The 5K-9 Run for the Rescues kicks off at 9 a.m. and is followed by the 1-mile Mutt Strut dog walk at 9:30 a.m. The Fun Fest, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., will include demonstrations,...

5 ways to replace Douglas

By Anthony Szudarski | March 31, 2014

What does NIU need now that a beloved residence hall is slated for demolition?As a former resident of Douglas Hall, I’ve thought of a few ideas that might be more beneficial to the campus than the plan of extending Lucinda Avenue.No. 1: A Giant Huskie...