Canine Heartworm: A Nightmare To Cure, A Breeze To Prevent (in Skokie Patch)

• Janice Cha
• Aug 31, 2012

A bite from a mosquito infected with the heartworm larvae can give your dog heartworm disease. Luckily, the disease can easily be prevented. Here's how.

A Soapy Tail--Or, Let's Wash Some Dogs, Say CARE Volunteers (in Skokie Patch)

• Janice Cha
• Jun 8, 2012

C.A.R.E.'s upcoming June 23 Dog Wash gets a sudsy boost from Evanston entrepreneur Heidi Danos, owner of Dirty Knees Soap Co.

Schatzi, The Story Of Dog Who Was Lost Then--Against All Odds--Found Again

• Janice Cha
• May 11, 2012

An amazing story of a dog who was lost when the friend walking him suddenly collapsed--then was found through persistence and luck. C.A.R.E. volunteer Vicky Pasenko shares Schatzi's story.

Local Connections

C.A.R.E. Gets Ready To Strut For Strays

• Janice Cha
• May 1, 2012

C.A.R.E. volunteers and supporters—both human and canine—are gearing up to support the shelter in its annual Strut For Strays walk, coming up on Saturday, May 12.

Pets

Zucchini's Gift (in Evanston Patch)

• Janice Cha
• Apr 27, 2012

The 20-year love of a feisty orange tabby named Zucchini inspired a former C.A.R.E. adopter to set up a fund at C.A.R.E. to help other people adopt their own special cats.

Pets

Driving Miss Daisy (When Daisy Is Your Pet) (in Skokie Patch)

• Janice Cha
• Apr 16, 2012

Traveling with your dog by car this summer? Keeping your pet safe may seem a common-sense affair, but check out these 14 tips from AVMA to make sure both you AND your dog arrive safe and sound.