Animal Care

The Central Illinois Small Animal Rescue (CISAR) is looking for homes for its furry tenants in light of the shelter’s upcoming closure.CISAR receptionist…

If your pet ventures outside, even for a short time each day, then your furry friend is at risk for a zoonotic disease that has the potential to kill you…

The Humane Society of Central Illinois (HCI) is fighting the pet over-population problem with a series of spay/neuter clinics. Plus its doors are open to…

Seniors and pets make a potent combination. Just because we're older doesn't mean we can't care for a pet any longer, said Dr. Matt Fraker of the Prairie…

Responsible pet parents always get their animals vaccinated when they're young. One common vaccination is for the highly contagious and deadly…

October is Adopt a Shelter Pet Month. But if you want to help shelter animals without going the adoption route, there's a great alternative that can have…

Sometimes cats can display behavior that can be best described as downright kooky. And when that involves litter box habits, pet parents can get…

Fish gotta swim. Birds gotta fly. And, of course, dogs gotta bark. But what does it mean when your pooch barks?Dogs bark for myriad reasons. Sometimes…

Spaying or neutering your pets can result in great health benefits and longer lives for your animals. But the timing of that operation is crucial.When it…

Wish Bone Canine Rescue organization is turning the former Tri-Lakes banquet hall into no-kill shelter to save more dogs and to make their time in shelter…