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Devin’s Tails: Snow Cat

January 26, 2015

Please enjoy this winter treat by poet Jenny Kalahar! Snow Cat Like indoor sentries sitting inside at windows Framed by streaks of frost you see them The snow cats One in nearly every other house on this block They sit with their tail wrapped warmly around feet Wishing for a stronger sun, a ...

Which States Are Friendliest To Animals?

January 21, 2015

From puppy mill bans to wildlife protection ordinances, every year states pass legislation that makes animals’ lives better and safer. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) recently released their annual report ranking states animal-friendliness based on legal protections, and the res...

My Pillow, With Surround-Sound Purring

January 19, 2015

By Tracy Ahrens First Joan, my now 14-year-old feline, started curling up beside my bed pillow to my right. Because she rested there often, her fur gathered and I began placing a flannel shirt in the spot for her to lie on. Then Forest, my now 8-year-old male, began curling up beside my pillow to my...

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...