Rescues of the week

04/13/2011

Gabin is a super sweet 2-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix. This spotted pooch was brought to Animal Care & Control as a stray. Vets originally thought that Gabin was a puppy, due to his small size and baby face, but now believe him to be about 2-years-old.
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No more Batman: next 'Dark Knight' ditches Chicago

04/06/2011

After filming huge parts of the two most recent blockbuster Batman movies in Chicago, Warner Bros. is skipping town for the last movie in the trilogy — for Pittsburgh.
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Rescues of the week

04/06/2011

Pearl is a beautiful, 5-year-old Akita mix. This affectionate girl has never met a person that she didn’t like, and can often be found lying on her back for a belly rub, or trying to cuddle her way into someone’s lap
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Rescues of the week

03/30/2011

Persimmon is a sweet American Bulldog mix looking for a family to love. This freckled 5-year-old was transferred to PAWS Chicago after arriving at Chicago Animal Care & Control as a stray.
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New 'Superman' rumored to film in Chicago

03/30/2011

Yet another Hollywood blockbuster may be on pace to film in the Chicago area, according to reports. Superman: Man of Steel has set its heat-seeking vision sights on the area, according to Crain’s Chicago Business.
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Good moon rising over Chicago

03/23/2011

A so-called super moon rises above Chicago’s South Loop skyline on Saturday. A super moon occurs every 18 years, when the earth’s moon reaches its closest proximity to our planet and can appear larger than normal.
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Rescues of the week

03/16/2011

Keating is a 2-year-old Rat Terrier who loves people and can’t wait to find a family to call his own. Keating was found as a stray and turned into Chicago’s Animal Care & Control. From there, he found his way to PAWS Chicago where he has been given a second chance at life
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Rescues of the week

03/09/2011

Garden is a gorgeous, 1-year-old, long-haired kitty. Garden was given up by her previous owner who was no longer able to provide for her. This green-eyed beauty is ready and waiting to find her new home. Garden loves to have her long, silver fur brushed, and really comes alive when petted and spoken to softly.
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Rescues of the week

03/02/2011

T.J. Maxx and L.L. Bean are one-year-old orange tabbies. They are the best of friends and hope to find a loving home together. These two tabbies were given up to Animal Care and Control when their previous owner could no longer care for them.
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Chicago libraries, parks closed Monday

03/02/2011

Chicago’s libraries and parks are both closed on Monday, but one’s for a holiday and the other is to save money.
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