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Pet Expo the Lucky Dog Adventures Lure Course,
as well as enjoy live presentations on
the entertainment stage. Other notable
interactive features include free nail
trims by The Yuppie Puppie Grooming
Salon, low-cost vaccinations, a reptile
area by Windy City Reptiles, a Kid’s Area,
and pet contests on the Contest Stage,
where pets compete for a chance to win
amazing prizes.

Chicago Area pet lovers, pet parents, There is something for everyone and
pets and their families are gearing every pet at this year’s Windy City Pet
up for another exciting, tail-wagging Expo,” says Ethan Barnett, Vice President
experience as leading national event of Events. “All pets are welcome
production company Amazing Pet Expos and invited to attend this fun-filled
returns to the Schaumburg Convention weekend, where pets and people are
Center for the sixth annual Windy City always treated as equals and are never
Pet Expo. The free-admission event is discriminated against. In fact, it’s really a
held indoors and opens to the public weekend to celebrate everything pet!”
on Saturday, July 22nd, 10am-5pm, and
Sunday, July 23rd, 11am-4pm.

The exposition showcases national The Windy City Pet Expo invites
sponsor Petfinder.com and will feature attendees and their pets to explore
a huge mega-adoption event with more than 125 exhibitor booths
a variety of adoptable pets that are featuring various unique pet products,
looking for a new forever friend and pet clothing and accessories, pet treats
home from local Chicago Area rescue and more. In addition, attendees can
and adoption organizations. learn about local rescue organizations
Attendees and their high-energy pets and how they can help save, foster,
can also check out the Agility Course, or adopt or care for local animals in need.
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session with local pet professionals and
a presentation about pet safety, first aid
and care.

"Our goal is to make an impact with
pet parents everywhere, improving
the lives of pets” says Barnett. "We
support adoption and rescue, positive
reinforcement training methods and a
pet/family relationship. We recognize
that pets are family and want our show
to reflect the special relationship between
pets and parents.”

The free, indoor, and air-conditioned
Windy City Pet Expo attracts more than
10,000 attendees along with their furry,
feathered, and reptilian pals who are
looking to enjoy a new and one-of-
a-kind experience where all pets can
enjoy a fun day or two out with their
pet parent(s). All well-behaved pets are
welcome, as long as they’re on a fixed
lead (or in a carrier) and have proof of
age-appropriate rabies vaccines.
For more information, call 800-977-3609
or http://www.windycitypetexpo.com.

Some of the greatest moments in life of the breeds that are known for biting
include the day we met our pets for the children without much provocation.
first time, and the day we adopted them A pet cat should also match your
and they came home with us. Here are personality. Some cats, for instance,
10 things to consider before bringing a require a lot of attention and interaction
new dog or cat home. while others are mostly independent.
  Do your research and choose wisely.  

#1 Can You Commit? Will you have #3 Interview Veterinarians Before

the time to walk your dog three times the Adoption Before you have settled
a day? Will you remember to exercise on the type of pet that will suit you,
your cat every evening? If the answer ask your friends for their veterinary
is no, and you have no one who can recommendations. A veterinarian can
perform those essential tasks, you be an excellent source of information
should stop right here and consider to help you choose the best pet to suit
a fish or a parakeet as a low-demand your lifestyle and needs. Not all vets are
animal companion. Pet food, vet bills the same, and you want a veterinarian
and everything a pet needs to live a that best matches your needs. This will
happy healthy life can get expensive, be a lifelong relationship and as such,
which also is a financial commitment. the choice is very important. Again, do
  your research. Read online reviews of
the vets in your community (with a grain
#2 Will Your Pet Fit Your Lifestyle? of salt), ask groomers in your area who
they recommend, and make interview
Choosing a pet based on how popular appointments with them.
or cute it is, is probably one of the worst  
decisions people make. Too often these Tip: Don’t rely entirely on a vet’s
pets are unceremoniously dropped friendliness toward humans (i.e., you). A
at an animal shelter when they show good veterinarian often has better skills
themselves to be too high energy, too relating to animals than to people. It is
needy, too intolerant, etc. also your prerogative to ask the vet if she/
Get to know the breed you are he can provide a few references.
interested in and be open to changing  
your mind if it doesn’t fit your ability to
provide for its temperament. Ask lots of #4 Make Your Home Pet-Friendly
questions from the people adopting the
animal out, maybe even find a breed Did you know that something as simple
specific group to ask questions of some as chewing gum can be deadly for dogs,
of the members. A great example is the or that ibuprofen is toxic to cats? It is
recent Chihuahua craze. Sure, they’re highly important to go through your
adorable and can live in any size home, home now, before you bring a new
and they’re very low maintenance. pet home, to search out hazards and
The catch is that they are not usually get them out of the way or out of the
very tolerant of children and are one house. This includes cabinets at pet
level, counter tops, bottles of chemical
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and curtain cords. And it doesn’t stop around the house to smell everything.
there. You will also need to check your This will also be a good way to spot any
home and yard for toxic plants for dogs hazards you might have missed on the
or cats, and if you carry a purse or bag, first go ‘round.
you will need to find and discard any  
potential dangers, like sugar-free gum, Bedtime for cats is a bit easier. Arrange
which often contains xylitol. the kitten’s sleeping area in a secure
  area close to his litter box so that he/she
doesn’t get lost looking for it, and then
#5 Choose an Age and Breed leave him to romp around in his area
until he drops off to sleep.
Appropriate Food Not all pet foods are  
alike. Some are better than others, and Things get a little bit trickier when you
some make claims that are not always are bringing a new pet into a home
backed by facts. It would be easy to just with pets. You will need to make sure
grab the pet food bag or can with the that your resident pet does not feel
nicest design on the cover, but that is threatened enough to strike out at the
not what is going to guarantee our pets’ newcomer.
long term health. Choose the best food  
for your dog or cat and always look for
a diet labeled complete and balanced. #7 Train Your Pet If your happy
From the time they are young until the
time they are seniors, your pet food home is going to remain a happy
choices should be guided by the pet’s home, the housetraining will need to
specific needs, life stage, and lifestyle. start immediately after bringing your
You can do some cursory research to pet home. If you are adopting a kitten,
get a good idea of why it is important introduce him to his litterbox as soon
and what to look for. as you get him inside. If it is a puppy,
leash him up and take him outside to
#6 Be Prepared for an Adjustment start getting to know his neighborhood.
Most puppies will be intimidated by
Period If it’s a puppy you’ll be adopting their new surrounding, and you don’t
into your home, be prepared for crying. want to put a fright into your puppy. A
Yes, just as with human babies, baby very short walk on the first outing is all
dogs cry during the night in their first that is needed. Begin training on that
days in their new home. But unlike first outing. When the puppy relieves
human babies, it is not a good idea himself outside, while he is doing it say,
to take your puppy to your bed to “Go now.” Repetition of this command
soothe him. The best thing you can will eventually make it so that you will
do before bringing the puppy home is be able to take your dog out in any kind
set up a quiet, enclosed space with a of weather without worrying about
comfortable bed, or a kennel that can how long your dog will take to relieve
be closed, keeping your puppy secure himself.
from wandering. Choose the spot that  
will be your dog’s permanent spot.
During the day, let your puppy have #8 Select Appropriate Pet Treats
free, supervised privileges to roam
and Toys The right treats are essential,
especially for puppies. Treats are one
of the best tools for behavior training
when used sensibly. Experiment with a
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the one that has the highest value for will lose its ability to be protective.
your puppy. That will be the treat he None of these reasons are based in fact.
will do anything for. Stay practical when  
giving treats. It is tempting to be liberal The best thing you can do for your
when it comes to treating our “little pet’s health is to have him or her
babies,” and just like giving candy to a neutered. Yes, neutering does decrease
human child, too many snacks can lead aggression in most instances, but it
to an unhealthy body, even healthy does not make a dog any less protective
snacks can add up in excess weight. of his or her human family. And your
Keep treats in your pocket for training female animal will not feel less-than for
opportunities. Be careful with rawhide, not giving birth. It would be worse for
it can be torn into pieces and swallowed her to have her babies taken from her
in large chunks, potentially leading to than to have never given birth at all.
choking or intestinal blockages. Toys She will not know the difference.
should be free of buttons, strings, and  
anything that can be bitten off and
swallowed. Stick with rubber balls #10 Outfit Your Pet with Proper ID
made for dogs (the harder the better
to tear apart), nylon-bones, non-toxic Finally, ensure that your puppy or kitten
stuffed toys, and ask other dog “parents” is properly outfitted with ID so that if
for advice on toys that hold up under he should ever get loose, and it does
puppy pressure. happen to most everyone eventually,
  you will have him returned safely to
For cats, feather wands are always you. Have your contact information
popular, and a lot of cats are responsive on your pet’s collar, either on a tag or
to laser light devices. And don’t forget printed directly onto the collar (the
the old standbys like the catnip stuffed latter can be custom ordered or made
mouse toy and the old boxes. Cats love by you). Also, keep photos on hand.
treats too, so go with the same advice This is a good reason to track your
as above and treat them sensibly. pet’s growth, but you may need those
  images when it comes time to post
them around town or to leave with the
#9 Consider Spaying and Neutering local shelter in case your pet is delivered
to them. A GPS device that attaches to
Neutering, a term that can refer to spay the collar is a clever way to track your
or castration surgery, can typically be pet, but it loses its efficacy when the
done as early as eight weeks of age. collar gets lost.
Generally, the neutering procedure is  
performed around four to six months, Microchips are the best assurance for
plenty of time before the animal has identification and need to be used in
reached the age of reproduction. Some combination with a collar for the best
people choose not to based on the chance of finding a lost pet. Make a
feeling that the animal will lose its sense point now of remembering to update
of identity (male), that the animal will your contact information with the
be missing out on the life milestone of company that keeps records for the
giving birth (female), or that the animal microchip every time there is a change
in your contact information. It can make
the difference between your pet being
returned to you or staying lost to you
forever.

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A guy walking What is the best way to eat a frog?
his Chihuahua Put its legs behind its ears.
sees another man A lonely woman buys a parrot for
entering a bar with companionship. After a week, the parrot
his Golden Lab hasn’t uttered a word, so the woman
& overhears the goes back to the pet store and buys it
bartender say..... a mirror. Nothing. The next week, she
“You can’t bring that dog in here!” The brings home a little ladder. Polly is still
man quickly replies... “This is my seeing- incommunicado, so the week after
eye dog.” that, she gives it a swing, which elicits
“Oh man,” the bartender says, “I’m sorry. not a peep. A week later, she finds the
Here, the first drink’s on me.” The man parrot on the floor of its cage, dying.
takes his drink and goes to a table. Summoning up its last breath, the bird
So the guy watching all this figures whispers, “Don’t they have any food at
he could do that too. So he walks into that pet store?”
the bar with his Chihuahua and the A lady was walking past a pet store
bartender says... “Hey, you can’t bring when a parrot said, “Hey, lady! You’re
that dog in here!” really ugly!” The lady was furious, but she
The second man replies... “This is my continued on her way. On the way home,
seeing-eye dog.” she passed by the pet store again, and
The bartender answers back... “No, the parrot once more said, “Hey, lady!
I don’t think so. They do not use You’re really ugly!” She was incredibly
Chihuahuas as seeing-eye dogs.” ticked now, so she went into the store to
The man pauses for just a split second complain. The store manager apologized
and replies ..... greatly and promised he would make
“WHAT?!?! They gave me a Chihuahua?!?” sure the parrot didn’t say it again. The
next day, she deliberately passed by the
store to test the parrot. “Hey, lady!” it said.
“Yes, she replied?”
“You know.”

There’s a man sitting on a park bench A boy is selling fish on a corner. To get his
and a dog sitting beside him. A stranger customers’ attention, he is yelling, “Dam
passing by asks the man..... “Does your fish for sale! Get your dam fish here!” A
dog bite?” pastor hears this and asks, “Why are you
“No” the man answered. So the stranger calling them ‘dam fish.’” The boy responds,
bends down to pet the dog and the dog “Because I caught these fish at the local dam.”
bites him! The pastor buys a couple fish, takes them
“I thought you said your dog doesn’t home to his wife, and asks her to cook the
bite???” the man exclaimed. And the dam fish. The wife responds surprised, “I
other man replied: didn’t know it was acceptable for a preacher
“That’s not my dog!” to speak that way.” He explains to her why
they are dam fish. Later at the dinner table,
he asks his son to pass the dam fish. His son
responds, “That’s the spirit, Dad! Now pass
the f*cking potatoes!”

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In The Know... on the go...

Paws Chicago “Beach Party tastes, and provides a welcome respite for
families to escape the bustle of the main lanes
Please be sure to mark your calendars for the and enjoy a fantasy world specially designed for
Fifteenth Annual Beach Party taking place on little hands and curious minds.
Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Castaways North Hilarious Acrobats, Daring Sword Fights…
Avenue Beach! Set on Castaways beach and a Rat! The sixteen Bristol entertainment
yacht on the sand, Beach Party is a summer stages feature nonstop music, feats of daring
celebration for 500 luau guests and their pets. stunts and an eclectic assortment of comedic
Emceed by Lisa Dent, guests will sip cool frozen performers who invite their audiences to
cocktails and soak up the sun, as the Lake become part of the act.
Michigan waves roll in and the summer breeze Taking its framework from the summer day
fills the air. As the sun sets, dance the night in 1574 when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
away, enjoy an open bar, dinner, live and silent visited the English city of Bristol, the Bristol
auctions, pet spa services, raffles and so much Renaissance Faire is open for nine weekends. 
more. For more information. Contact Denning Located just west of I-94’s Russell Road exit,
Petersen at [email protected] near Kenosha, Wis. Open rain or shine, 10am to
7pm every Saturday and Sunday, July 8 through
Randolph Street Market “Tropical Punch” Sepember. 3, and Labor Day Monday, Sep. 4.
On July 29 and 30, 2017, Sat & Sun, from Tickets are $25.95 for adults and $11.50 for
10am-5pm at 1340 W. Washington, Chicago, IL, children, ages 5 to 12.  Advance ticket discounts
both Indoors & Outdoors the Randolph Street are available at www.renfair.com, and at
Market Festival is home to the world-renowned participating Walgreens stores.
Chicago Antique Market, Indie Designer
Market, Modern Vintage Chicago and the Handbag Productions “Golden Girls”
Holiday Market. As seen in Travel & Leisure, the
NY Times, Lucky Magazine and featured on TV The lost episodes stage performance will
news shows and web casts, the Randolph Street feature David Cerda as the forthright Dorothy,
Market Festival is considered “a mecca of cool”, Ed Jones as the sweet airheaded Rose, AJ
“the best hot spot for antiquing”, “the best Chicago Wright as the lusty Blanche and Adrian Hadlock
venue for people watching”, and “the Barney’s of as the sharp tongued Sophia with Chazie Bly,
Vintage”. Kristopher Bottrall, Grant Drager, Lori Lee, David
This is a pet friendly event, however, due to Lipschutz, Terry McCarthy, Michael S. Miller,
liability issues, pets are only allowed in the Robert Williams and AJ Wright.
outdoor portions of the market. If it’s a super In keeping with the Handbag tradition, the
hot day, we highly recommend leaving Fido at Golden Girls Lost Episode show is an original
home. parody of the beloved show. Our Golden Girls
find themselves in situations never before seen
Bristol Renaissance Faire on television, that’s why they’re lost episodes!
See Dorothy battle nature as they serve as Den
In celebration of the city’s 30th Anniversary, Mothers to a group of Sunshine Cadets. Watch
the Lord Mayor has declared an ever-changing them band together as Rose struggles with a
series of competitions, and they invite you debilitating malady and gasp when you see
to compete! Some require skill but most of Blanche home alone while the other girls go on
the games have both feet firmly planted in vacation.
the ridiculous. The Bristol Games promise to Regular run starts on Wednesday, June 21 and
enliven the streets with the spirit of friendly now has been extended through August 26.
competition up to three times daily. Curtain times are Wednesday and Thursdays at
Visitors will enjoy fresh wonders throughout 7:30pm. Preview tickets are only $10. Regular
the Faire in honor of the 30th Anniversary. run tickets are $16 in advance, $20 at the door.
New shops dot the lanes, stages have been VIP tickets with cocktail $30 and up. Get tickets
freshly dressed, and the very streets have been online at www.handbagproductions.org or by
regraded with accessibility and mobility in calling them at 800.838.3006.
mind. The Faire continues to offer a diverse
menu to accommodate guests’ ever-expanding

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Pet Care Resources

Animal Hospitals Pet Adoption Centers
A Living Bond Mobile Veterinary Care The Anti-Cruelty Society

773-706-2734 510 North LaSalle Street
[email protected] Chicago, IL 60654
312-644-8338
Blum Animal Hospital [email protected]
Monday-Friday: 12pm-7pm
3219 N Clark St. Saturday-Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Chicago, IL 60657 Closed on major holidays
773-327-4446
Broadway Animal Hospital Animal Care and Control
6320 N Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60660 2741 S. Western Ave
773-262-5445 Chicago, IL 60608
Cat Hospital of Chicago 312-747-1406
2851 W Irving Park Rd. Open seven days a week
Chicago, IL 60618 12pm-7pm
773-539-9080
Lake Shore Animal Shelter, Inc.
Gold Coast Animal Hospital
PO Box 40 
225 W Division St. Park Ridge IL 60068 US
Chicago, IL 60610 312-409-1162
312-337-7387
PAWS Chicago
Higgins Animal Clinic
Glenn L. Felner North Shore Adoption Center
1705 W Belmont Ave. 1616 Deerfield Road
Chicago, IL 60657 Highland Park, IL 60035
773-525-0472 224-707-1190
Wednesday: 12pm-6pm
Jewell Animal Hospital Thurs & Fri: 11am-7pm
Saturday: 11am-5pm
4501 N Lincoln Ave. Sunday: 11am-4pm
Chicago, IL 60625
773-271-1901 Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center
McKillip Animal Hospital
2867 N. Clark St. 1997 N. Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60657 Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-7266 773-935-7297 (PAWS)
Sat & Sun: 11am-6pm
Uptown Animal Hospital Mon-Fri: 12pm-7pm

5545 N Clark St. Tree House Humane Society
Chicago, IL 60640
773-561-0734 7225 N. Western Ave.
VCA Misener-Holley Animal Hospital Chicago, IL 60645
1545 W Devon Ave. 773-262-4000
Chicago, IL 60660
773-743-3322

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