Posts Tagged ‘Illinois’

Upcoming Pet Events in Illinois

There are lots of interesting pet events going on this June in Illinois, especially around the Chicago area. There are a few dog parades, rescue group appearances and even dog happy hours! LaGrange Pet Parade Cossitt Avenue and LaGrange Road La Grange, Illinois June 5 This 64th annual pet parade will go on from 9:30-11:00 [...]

Dog-Friendly Vacationing in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, Illinois is famous for being the home of President Abraham Lincoln. If you and your dog are American history fanatics, this is a good place to go! Today, Springfield is a small city of over 100,000 residents. There are a couple Lincoln-related activities that are dog-friendly, along with some nice outdoor activities and doggy [...]

Chihuahua Clubs of America

Lots of different clubs are based around the United States to show and love these strange little dogs! Most of them are involved in specialty shows and trials, while others have rescue networks and breeder referrals. Chihuahua Club of America The Chihuahua Club of America was established in 1923, and is around today to promote [...]

Upcoming Pet Events Around Chicago, Illinois

Lots of amazing charity-inspired pet events are going on in Chicago and in the suburbs of the city the next couple weeks. There are also a few useful seminars on dogs and aquariums at the local Petcos. Bark in the Park 16 Montrose Harbor Chicago, Illinois May 1 This event will start at 9:00 AM [...]

Dog-Friendly Vacationing in Champaign/Urbana, Illinois

The Champaign/Urbana area of Illinois is a large college community that hosts the University of Illinois campus. The area surrounding it is largely rural, but there are some technology startup companies in the region, so the Champaign/Urbana district is sometimes referred to as the hub of Silicon Prairie. This area has some fun stuff to [...]

Upcoming Pet Events in the Chicago Area

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Though it’s cold and windy in Chicago area, that doesn’t stop the city from holding a ton of fun pet events! They include charity and holiday-themed fun! Indoor Dog Park K9 Playtime November 28 Every Saturday, this place holds an indoor playtime session for dogs from 9:00-11:00 AM. It costs $10, and you must download [...]

Upcoming Midwest Reptile Shows

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The Midwest has a few organizations that have been holding reptile shows a few times a year, for continuous periods of time. Because of such a strong history, there’s no doubt these will be quality. You can go to one if you are in the area, or make a fun trip out of it this [...]