Articles: pet adoption
AVMA President on COVID-19 and Pets; State of Chicago Animal Shelters on WGN Radio
American Veterinary Medical Assocation, cats, COVID-19, dog flu, dogs, pet adoption, pet behavior, Steve Dale, veterinary health, veterinary technician, WGN Radio
The most authoritative source at this time when we are so desperate for information regarding COVID-19 and pets is the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). On Steve Dale’s Pet World on WGN Radio, listen HERE as I began this show speaking with Dr. John Howe, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. My first question…
Anti Cruelty Society Provides Pet Food and More to COVID-19 Patients
animal cruelty, COVID-19, pet adoption
The Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago will provide pet food and provisions to pet owners affected by COVID-19 thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities. With the additional funds, the Society is expanding its Friends Who Care program to Chicago area pet owners who are experiencing difficulty providing for their cat or dog due to medical…
Naperville, IL Does It! Bans Sales of Dogs and Cats at Pet Stores
Decoding Your Dog, dogs, human animal bond, pet adoption, puppies, Puppy Mill, Puppy Mill Project, Puppy Mills, Steve Dale, veterinary health
It’s happening all over the country, and now Naperville, IL has now banned the sales of dogs and cats at pet stores because of where these animals are sourced, as NO responsible breeder ever sells to a pet store. The subject has been brought up previously, dating back to 2014; the final vote was narrow,…
KC Chief Super Bowl Tackle Derrick Nnadi is a Winner for Saving Dogs
animal shelters, dogs, pet adoption
Derrick Nnadi, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle isn’t only a winner because his team won the Super Bowl – he’s helping homeless dogs find new homes in the wake of his Super Bowl win. The defensive tackle is paying the adoption fees for all the dogs currently available at KC Pet Project via the Derrick Nnadi Foundation. I’ve…
Tickle Your Funny Bone for Friends of Chicago Animal Control
Chicago Animal Care and Control, dogs, pet adoption, pets, Pit Bulls, Steve Dale
On November 7, iO improvisational actors will perform to Tickle Your Funny Bone to support Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control. at iO 1501 N. Kingsbury Street, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aside from their usual entertaining show, adoptable dogs will be there too, including Diamond who we tried to adopt on WGN radio. Diamond is…
Emotional Health of Shelter Dogs
animal shelters, dogs, pet adoption, pet behavior, pets, Steve Dale, veterinary health, WGN Radio
At the Conference of the Animal Behavior Society, I met Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, assistant professor of Companion Animal Welfare and Behavior in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at Virginia Tech. Her talk at the conference was great, and I was thrilled when I heard she’d come on my WGN Radio Steve Dale’s Pet…
Adoptable Dog from SPCA Puerto Vallarta: Mr. Personality
animal shelters, pet adoption, Steve Dale, veterinary health
SPCA Puerto Vallarta has this special dog named Paulo. Of course, I realize shelters all over America and Mexico have special dogs every day. There’s a personal story here, which is why I am pleading for a good home for this little dude. I have written several times about my connection to the SPCA Puerto…
Doc Emrick Talks Dogs
dogs, entertainment, human animal bond, pet adoption, pets, Steve Dale
I talk on my national Steve Dale’s Pet World radio show with NBC’s NHL legendary broadcaster Doc Emrick about dogs, which turns out to be his second favorite topic next to hockey. We mostly talk about the human animal bond, and the dimension they add to our lives. Emrick talks about his own relationship with…
Susana Mendoza Supports Task Force on Pets
dogs, pet adoption, pets, Steve Dale, WGN Radio
It’s true, for the second consecutive week, Chicago Mayoral Candidate Susana Mendoza was a no show for my WGN Radio Steve Dale’s Pet World show. And you can hear that I’m a bit annoyed. After all, this is I believe the first time a guest is a no show two weeks in a row, and I’ve…
Children Helping Old Dogs, Grey Muzzle Organization
dogs, old dogs, pet adoption, pets
Meet some especially caring kids who not only love their own dogs, but also have a special place in their hearts for homeless old dogs. For the third year consecutive year, these compassionate kids raised money to make life sweeter for at-risk senior dogs helped through non-profit Grey Muzzle Organization grants. Third graders in Ms. Swanson’s class at…
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