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My Generous Hunter: Trucker’s Taste For Dead Squirrels

March 4, 2015

By Tracy Ahrens Trucker and I were taking a stroll one evening when he dropped behind me a few steps, about half a block from home. I didn’t think much of his lagging since we had walked a ways and he was tired. It was during a short approach up our driveway that I looked down at him beside me to s...

Meet Jenny Kalahar, Tails’ Newest Blogger!

March 2, 2015

Long-term visitors to the Tails website are no doubt familiar with Devin O’Branagan’s popular “Devin’s Tails” blog. Sadly, “Devin’s Tails” will no longer be published on the site, but there’s a bright side: Meet Jenny Kalahar, the newest Tails bl...

How Catnip Affects Cats

February 25, 2015

Catnip is a plant (if we’re getting specific, it’s an herbacious perennial and a member of the mint family), that releases nepetalactone oil––a harmless substance that has the power to give your kitty a safe, mild high with feelings of euphoria and glee (though it’s effectiveness i...

Check Out TAILS On Animal Radio!

September 12, 2014

TAILS has the largest listing of local pet events anywhere in the country… and now we’re sharing the love! Tune in to Animal Radio® (AnimalRadio.com) on the first Saturday of every month to hear TAILS’ founder Janice Brown share the biggest and best pet events nationwide. If you are promoting...

Lawsuit Delays Enactment of Cook County Puppy Mill Ban

September 12, 2014

The Cook County Anti-Puppy Mill Bill, which would ban pet stores from selling commercially bred dogs, cats, and rabbits, and to source their pets from shelters and other animal rescue organizations, has been facing a lot of opposition since it was passed in the spring. Originally slated for enactme...