Dogs

Wish Bone Canine Rescue is celebrating the opening of its new shelter with an open house and adoption event from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday at 1824 W. Hovey Ave. in Normal.

A recent survey shows over half of dog owners question whether the rabies vaccine is safe, effective or useful. Dr. Bernie Bleem says he doesn’t force owners to vaccinate their pets.

Authorities have seized animals and are investigating a McLean County rescue after allegations that some were mistreated and became sick. Animal Control’s seizure notice cites allegations of animal hoarding and “humane care and treatment violations.”

The frigid four-day search for a lost dog who wandered many miles across McLean County found its happy ending Thursday night – and the dog got a warm bath and some chicken nuggets.

Tensions are high during the pandemic—and not just for people. Dogs pick up on stress and anxiety, too. That can lead to aggressive behavior.A new report…

Tensions are high during the pandemic—and not just for people. Dogs pick up on stress and anxiety, too. That can lead to aggressive behavior.A new report…

Let’s admit it: Summer 2020 has been awful. (Thanks, COVID-19.) But some in Bloomington-Normal have managed to find bright spots in an otherwise dark…

The Eastland Companion Animal Hospital in Bloomington is asking dog owners if they want to participate in research on using stem cells to treat dogs with…

Humans and dogs have a bond unlike any other in the animal kingdom. Fostering that special connection has been Tina Zimmerman’s life’s work, first as a…

At the tail end of the Civil War, there was another battle stirring in the City of Bloomington: the war on dogs.With the threat of rabies creating panic,…