A Note from Janice Brown, Founder

This year the Tails staff and I have much to be thankful for. This December marks our sixth anniversary of publishing; this is our 39th issue! We thank you for allowing us to be part of the wonderful Chicagoland pet community, and for all of your support.

Looking back on the past brings up many great memories, but for me, it is more exciting to look towards the future. We all took a moment to visualize what 2007 may bring. Here is what my family and I are eagerly awaiting:

Luna the Dog: “More beach time with the Kong, more treats.”
Jake the Cat: “Getting rid of my chronic congestion, more treats.”
Maple the Dog: “More tennis ball throwing, more treats.”
Obelix the Cat: “More belly rubs, more treats.”
Barry (Husband): “A day without cleaning up cat puke, cat pee, or dog poop.”
Olivia (Age 4): “Doing art projects, seeing plays, and going to Disney World.”
Mallory (Age 2): “Playing dress up, playing with my dolls, going to Disney World.”
Avery (5 months): “Eating solid food, sitting up, and learning to walk.”
Janice: “Giving my animals more treats, giving Barry a day off from cleaning, taking the girls to Disney World, Avery sleeping through the night. Getting more massages, eating more sushi, finding a home for every adoptable animal, and of course, world peace.

Wishing all of you a healthy, happy holiday season and much love and laughter in the new year–

Our Staff and Pets Look Ahead to 2007

Parker, Valentine, and I are looking forward to furnishing our new loft. The addition of new bedding, plants, bookshelves etc., means plenty of invigorating new places to explore, lounge, and curl up (but hopefully not scratch).
-Jason A. Heidemann,
Managing Editor


In the New Year, Lula looks forward to handing out more sass in exchange for Feline Greenies.
-Lauren Lewis, Editor


Arnold has grown to be quite a big fish. I am putting his profile on www.GoldfishDate.com so he can have a joyous 2007.
-Alan L. Brown,
Executive Publisher



Aesop and I are excited about taking more camping trips next year.
-Dana Centola,
Operations Manager



In 2007, I look forward to adopting my first pet!
-Scott Neild,
Office Manager


In the New Year Josephine may be getting a new sister to play with so she and I will be looking forward to chasing the squirrels in the snow and building snow dogs with our new family member.
-Natalie Legg, Art Director