Help Chicago Shelter Dogs Play Hooky
Chicago Animal Care and Control just rolled out a program that’s gonna make a whole lot of good boys and girls real happy. …And the dogs’ll love it, too. Starting nnnow, Doggie Day Out fosters can bust a pup out for a day (shelter life is stressful, y’all!) so they can chill, bond with folks […]
4 Things to Do With Your Dog This Weekend in Chicago
Ruh roh–you feel that? Cold weather’s creeping in. November is here but there’s still paw-lenty to keep you two occupied. Get out while the gettin’ out is still good with this weekend’s doggy dates. Beers & Barks (6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 9) Attention puppers of the Southwest side: your very first dog park […]
101 Dogs (+1 Chicken) of the Chicago Teachers Union Strike
Dogs are the original experts in work stoppage (er…never startage), so you can count on the CTU’s Canine Caucus to make negotiations way cuter. Behold 101 good boys and girls hard at non-work on the picket line. 1. Milo is on strike. 2. This dog is on strike. 3. Tank is on strike. 4. Bella […]
Meet the Puppy Predicting the Bears Games
We caught up with Walter, the star of NBC Sports Chicago’s Puppy Pick ‘Em. As a Very Important Puppy who is pretty much *in charge* of the outcome of all of the Bears games, Walter is a sports legend in his own right. You know what they say: clear eyes, full bowls, can’t lose. How […]
5 Last-Minute DIY Howl-oween Costumes
Halloween is right around the dark, scary corner. If you planned on dressing your adorable pooch up this year, but haven’t gotten around to tracking down a costume yet, have no fear: SWD is here! We assembled a list of five DIY dog Halloween costumes that you can pull together in mere minutes, so celebrate! […]
10 Hallowoofers Share Their Costume Tips and It’s Making Us LOL
It’s time once again for all you haunted hounds and demon doggos out there to take to the streets dressed as horrifying things like SCARY PRETZELS and TERRIFYING TACOS. These hallowoofers already got spooky and we are 100% living for it. Take their tips for a dog Halloween costume so pawesome your human’ll give you allllllll the […]
Chi-Doggo Spa Day Services
Another ruff week calls for a spaw day for your number one! These Chicago pup-pampering services are *pure bliss* and will leave your glamour girl or posh prince howlin’ with joy. MassageIs your boy soooo tense lately? Help your best bud unwind with some therapeutic rubbies at Paradise 4 Paws. The in-resort massage therapist has […]
Make A Dog’s Day: 3 Chicago Rescue Dogs You’ll Wanna Adopt This Minute
These three rescue dogs have a ton of love to give, and their special needs only make each of ‘em even gooder. Not only are they all super awesome, but their adoption fees AND one year of routine vet care are all sponsored thanks to Subaru’s Make a Dog’s Day today. That’s right, these dogs […]
Special Dog Seeks Special Home: Rio the Staffie Mix
Inspired by our founder Ali Jarvis’ “lemon” dog, Luc, this series is dedicated to local, special-needs pups looking for loving homes. Name: Rio Stats: 4-5-year-old, 65-pound American Staffordshire/Boxer mix Location: Chicago Rescue: New Leash on Life Sidewalk Dog: Who IS that hensome boy? Tell us about Rio! New Leash on Life: Rio is the most playful, happy go […]