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Lilly's Day 2020

LILLY'S DAY ~   Here’s the deal…I’m SO over 2020. I don’t think I need to explain why, as I’m guessing you feel the same way, but you know what? Th...

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Fromm ~ Rich in History

I must be getting old…in fact, I’m sure of it. I hated my history class in grade school and loathed it in high school, but for some reason, I’m fin...

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Why We LOVE Stella & Chewy's

It’s been 14 years since we first opened and I still remember how novel it was to carry frozen raw food for pets at the time. Frankly speaking, we ...

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I'm Feeding a Good Food...

I’m feeding a good food…. It’s Eukenuba! (Or Iams) (Or Pedigree) (Or YUCK!!!) Your best friend just posted a picture of a perfectly cute little pup...

Summer Pests

It looks like summer has finally arrived in the Midwest, which is a much welcomed break after the cold, gray winter. With all of the new blooms and...

Road Trip Essentials

Where can you find a road trip companion that won’t change the station during your favorite song, beg you to stop at every rest stop, and ask, “are...

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How to Help the Grey Beards

I have a dog. (Henry).  I have a big dog (180 pounds – an English mastiff). I have a big old dog with hip & back issues (he will be 8 this year...

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Easy ways to "Green" your cleaning routine

Spring is in the air, and you know what that means…spring cleaning! Before you reach for those bottles and cans of smelly, chemical-laced cleaning ...

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Dog Park Etiquette

The temperatures are rising and our furry friends are itching for a long romp in the park. Before you open that double gate and let your pooch run ...

Fleas & Ticks...Eww!

It’s finally becoming summer in Chicagoland. We’ve waited all winter for some sun and fun outside with our pets. Unfortunately, with the nice weath...