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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

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Pets of the Week: Friendly Fosters Full of Fun

Every week Patch shares profiles of pets waiting for homes at area shelters and rescue groups.

Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from Animal Rescue Foundation – IL (ARF) and the DuPage County Animal Care and Control.  Goose is a 7-year-old Puggle that came to the shelter because his owners were moving and couldn’t take him with. Since being at the shelter the staff has noticed that he is destined to be a superstar! He loves to play fetch and will put on a crowd-pleasing show doing it. He is already neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. He is all set to find a forever home filled with lots of tennis balls. If you want a fun companion and have a strong throwing arm, Goose may be the dog for you!  Milo came to DCACC because his owner couldn’t take care of him. Rabbits can be …

Michel Devost

7:18 am on Sunday, February 24, 2013

Hello , You like the PETS !!! Let me show my beautiful creations of decorative mailboxes! Models : dogs, cats, horses, farm animals, wild animals, birds, vehicles, fish, snoopy. Be the first to own one of these very unique mailboxes! “ … This mailboxes will do turn the heads of the passers-by”. Web site : http://pages.globetrotter.net/miche/mailboxes.html   more ›

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

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Ferrets Left Behind; Faithful Cats and Dogs

Every week Glen Ellyn Patch shares information on adoptable pets waiting for homes at area shelters and rescue groups.

Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from Animal Rescue Foundation – IL (ARF) and the DuPage County Animal Care and Control. We welcome other animal shelters and rescue groups to contact us to participate in this weekly column. To participate, contact Glen Ellyn Local Editor Mary Ann Lopez. Faith came to DuPage County Animal Care and Control as a stray. When she arrived at the shelter she weighed in at a hefty 18 lbs. The DCACC staff is proud to say that she has lost a pound! They believe that with just a little exercise she will continually lose more weight. Faith absolutely loves being around people. That staff often lets her hang out in the office as they work. Faith also enjoys …

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

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Pets of the Week: Tail Swatting Pup, Yorkie with Personality Plus and the Cats Meow

Every week Glen Ellyn Patch shares information from rescue groups about dogs and cats seeking permanent homes.

Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from Animal Rescue Foundation – IL (ARF) and the DuPage County Animal Care and Control. We welcome other animal shelters and rescue groups to contact us to participate in this weekly column. To participate, contact Glen Ellyn Local Editor Mary Ann Lopez. Coco   Coco is 5-month-old, female, pit-bull mix. She came into DuPage County Animal Care and Control because her tail knocks over the baby in the house. Being a puppy she is still very playful and happy. Due to her happy tail we recommend that she not go home with kids under the age of 7. Coco is very sweet and loves to be around people. She currently participates in our pet therapy program. Coco …

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

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Pets of the Week: Have a Little Faith in Sadie, Diana

Every week we share photos and information about dogs and cats waiting for homes with area rescue groups.

Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from Animal Rescue Foundation – IL (ARF). We welcome other animal shelters and rescue groups to contact us to participate in this weekly column. To participate, contact Glen Ellyn Local Editor Mary Ann Lopez. Diana is a beautiful adult long-haired Calico mix. She will be a fantastic companion cat, is fully vetted and ready to go to the right home.  Her adoption fee has been subsidized for any approved applicant.  ARF will check references to ensure our animals go to the right homes regardless of subsidized adoption fees.  Diana prefers a quiet home, but is ok with other cats.  She is currently in a foster home because she takes some time to warm up…

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

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Pets of the Week: Yorkies Ready for Hugs, Kitties Seeking Snuggles

Considering bringing a new pet into your home? Take a look at some of the adoptable pets waiting for homes at local rescues.

Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from Animal Rescue Foundation – IL (ARF) and the DuPage County Animal Care and Control. We welcome other animal shelters and rescue groups to contact us to participate in this weekly column. To participate, contact Glen Ellyn Local Editor Mary Ann Lopez. Annie is a 7-year-old short hair who was surrendered to DCACC because her family could not keep her because their granddaughter is allergic. She is a very independent kitty who will fall in love with anyone who offers her food. Her previous owner said she was raised in a house with another cat and a dog and likes other animals. Annie is up to date with her vaccines, spayed, declawed, and …

Michel Devost

7:15 am on Sunday, February 24, 2013

Hello , You like the PETS !!! Let me show my beautiful creations of decorative mailboxes! Models : dogs, cats, horses, farm animals, wild animals, birds, vehicles, fish, snoopy. Be the first to own one of these very unique mailboxes! “ … This mailboxes will do turn the heads of the passers-by”. Web site : http://pages.globetrotter.net/miche/mailboxes.html   more ›

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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Pets of the Week: Ready to Sit, Play and Purr

Looking for a new addition to your family? Check out these pets waiting for homes.

Every week we bring you pets looking for homes at area rescue groups. This week the pets are from Animal Rescue Foundation – IL (ARF) and the DuPage County Animal Care and Control. We welcome other animal shelters and rescue groups to contact us to participate in this weekly column. To participate, contact Glen Ellyn Local Editor Mary Ann Lopez. Potter is an energetic guy with all sorts of puppy left in his full size body!  He LOVES to chase balls and tries to fit two in his mouth at once!  When it's windy, he even chases the leaves blowing past him in the yard.  He is housetrained, crate trained, and reliably knows commands for sit, down, and come.  He is quickly learning stay and we're starting on improving leash manners.  Potter very …

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