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How to Keep Dogs Cool in the Summer
Summer is in full swing and there is nothing better than getting yourself outdoors with your furry best friend for a hike, run or dip in the water. But, with the recent spikes in temperatures caused by the heatwaves, it’s crucial to take care of yourself as well as your dog. Below are the most common […]
Straylight Savings Time – Check your pets’ microchips
Spring is here, time to spring our clocks forward, change out smoke detector batteries, and work on spring cleaning chores. But there’s one more thing pet owners should do every spring – make sure you pet’s microchip is registered and up-to-date! More than 10 millions of pets are lost or stolen every year, and 1/3 […]
A.R.F.’s COVID-19 Procedures
Due to the current coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, out of an abundance of caution and following direction from the CDC and the IL Department of Public Health we have decided to suspend adoption events until further notice. The health of our volunteers and adopters comes first during this time of need. We will continue to do adoptions […]
PSA – Animal Abandonment
It is illegal to abandon animals anywhere in the state of Illinois. If you have a pet you need to relinquish for whatever reason (no judgement here) there are services available to help you. **Please do not leave pets outside PetSmart or bring them to us at an adoption event.** We are very sorry we […]
PSA: It is Dog Farting Awareness Day
You’re welcome. If you have a dog, celebrate the day by contemplating if your dog is farting too much or not. If you think they are, take some steps to try to lessen their farting. Make sure they aren’t breathing too heavily while they are eating, and check with a veterinarian about giving them a […]