Pet on Shine

Beautify Your Home and Honor Your Pets

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Portraits of your favorite pet, dog or kitty, hand painted by me in acrylics on canvas board, ready for you to frame. These are so sweet and you can have one done for as little as $35 plus shipping. All you need to do is email me your best pics of your pet, and wait two…

Is your pet ready for holiday travel?

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With pet-friendly hotels , cabins, and resort spots popping up all over the map, traveling with your best friend has never been easier. But while jetting…

Make a Pet's Halloween Costume Safe

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By Melissa Maroff Should you dress your dog or cat up for Halloween? Probably not. I know your dogwould look cool as Batman or your cat as Tony the Tiger, but your pet may not think it’s so cool. Now, if I can't talk you out of it—and your pet doesn't “seem to mind"…

Illinois' Hope Rescues

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How did your organization get started?

Hope was founded in November of 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The rescue started with 17 dogs from that region who were scheduled to be "put down" via gas chamber because their owners could not take them back. Today we are a non-profit corporation whose mission is to save pets from death by gas chamber. In July of 2009, the state of Illinois passed a law banning such a barbaric way to euthanize homeless pets and we were proud to be a part of that bill: HB4844.

Tony La Russa's true passion: Animal rescue

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When the time comes to memorialize Tony La Russa, they'll say he's one of the greats. He leads a team of talented professionals--some of the best around--and to many, he's a hero. I just hope that history won't…

Thursday night suppers - turning grieving into giving!

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Mike and Tricia Smith have turned the devasting loss of their Boston Terrier into something profound and beautiful. While there is still sadness, there is also celebration, laughter, and giving back.

5 tips on how to keep your pet safe this Howl-o-ween

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Halloween just isn't Halloween without trick-or-treaters, bags full of candy , and glowing jack-o'-lanterns, but to your pet these holiday essentials can be downright frightful--even fatal .

By taking a few precautions, you can ensure a happy Halloween for everyone in the family, pets included. (And if you have a pooch that wants to dress up for the occasion, don't miss our favorite dog costumes .)

Pets: Don't Leave Home Without Them

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Today's pets are more than just pets, they are beloved members of our families. So when you are traveling, you don't want to leave Fido behind! The good news is that more and more airlines are not only allowing pets on their flights, they are going…

How to create a pet-friendly home

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Pets are more than just animals. Our furry, feathered, and finned friends require time, attention, and as safe and comfortable a home as we do. "Most people don't think about pets when buying or…