8:58am

Dogs in dogpark must be kept on leash...

It sounds like an April Fool's joke, but sadly it isn't. The Kane County Forest Preserve has determined that as of April 1st, dogs within the fenced 5-acre dogpark must be kept on leash. Dogowners have been letting their dogs run free in the fenced area for the past 5 or 6 years, since Emily Schweitzer died and deeded her land to the Forest Preserve. Schweitzer was a longtime breeder of champion Irish Setters, and she had a beautiful kennel and enclosed exercise ar… read more

8:32am

A Prayer for the Animals, attributed to Albert Sch…

I came across this prayer in my friend's home and was surprised to find that Albert Schweitzer was related to the woman, Emily Schweitzer, whose property has become a forest preserve. Emily Schweitzer had a copy of this hanging in her house. I visit the Schweitzer Woods preserve frequently with my dogs and I am always overcome with the reverence and spirit of her land. Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals, especially for animals who are suffering; read more

12:40am

No more person of the day...

We've hit our maximum for "helpfulness" points. Thanks for everyone who worked so hard to make it happen! Let's focus now on writing reviews, taking pictures and videos (if you can), referring people, and of course commenting on news stories. read more

8:23am

Happy Birthday isseeurn!

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Phoebe says: Today's the day to celebrate Patty's hard work helping PWP. Please go to: www.zootoo.com and mark her reviews as helpful! Have a wonderful birthday, Patty! read more

5:16pm

Another day, another profile...

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Jin-jin says: Today is the day to celebrate Chris L! Please go to his reviews at: www.zootoo.com If you see something worthwhile, mark it as helpful! And if you see a product you've used, write a product review for it, too! read more