Pet Loss Psychotherapy

07/22/2025

Great tips to keep your pets safe in humid and hot weather.

Scorching temperatures can be dangerous for our pets. Here are some easy ways to keep them safe in the summer.

07/20/2025

July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month.

Here are great tips to ensure your pets stay hydrated:

July is pet hydration month. Learn how to keep your pets hydrated, when to take them to the vet and how to identify heat stroke in dogs.

07/17/2025

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Love, Baxter is a leading pet end-of-life resource. Find compassionate articles, grief support, pet pro directory, and a memorial store to honor your companion.

07/16/2025

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Anyone who has ever slung a leg over a horse’s back.

07/15/2025

Today is I Love Horses Day! 🐴
Do you also love horses?

07/11/2025

📣 Can you lend a hand these Prime Days?

If you’re shopping Amazon today, we’d be so grateful if you’d take a moment to check out our Amazon Wishlist. Every item donated helps support the animals at Chicago Animal Care and Control and pets in our community who need a little help to stay in their homes.

Our wishlist includes things like essential supplies for our diversion program, which helps families in crisis keep their pets instead of surrendering them. Sometimes, something as small as a bag of food can make all the difference.

🛍️ You’ll also find enrichment items, treats, and materials that help us make our adoption events more welcoming and successful.

Here’s how you can help today:

✅ Share this post
✅ Shop our wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/32A5NOFYJAVHE
✅ Drop off unopened pet food in person on Tuesdays, Saturdays, or Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
📍 2741 S. Western Ave (rear entrance via Western Ave)

Thank you for being part of this effort.
Your support truly makes a difference for animals in need. ❤️

07/10/2025

Happy National Kitten Day! 💚

07/09/2025

07/08/2025

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07/05/2025

🎆🐾 4th of July Pet Safety Reminder! 🐾🎆
As the sun sets and fireworks begin, let’s not forget about our furry friends who may be frightened by all the noise and excitement.

Here’s how you can keep your pets safe tonight:

🔹 Keep pets indoors – Fireworks can terrify even the calmest pets. Provide a quiet, secure space where they feel safe.
🔹 Update ID tags & microchips – If your pet bolts, proper ID helps get them back home.
🔹 Skip the table scraps – Holiday treats can be harmful to pets (bones, chocolate, onions, and more).
🔹 Leave pets at home during Firework shows – Loud noises and crowds are not pet-friendly.
🔹 Walk dogs earlier – Exercise them before dusk to avoid the busiest, noisiest time.
🔹 Use calming aids if needed – Talk to your vet about anxiety solutions for firework-sensitive pets.

🚨 If your pet is lost or you find a stray, please call 815-462-5633. Our Animal Control Officer is on-call for emergencies even while our office is closed for the holiday.

Let’s work together to keep our pets safe and sound this 4th of July! 🇺🇸🐶🐱