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Names....what's in a name? What compels us to name a pet a particular name? I like to play pet wars just to see the names of the pets. I really get a kick out of what some people call their beloved animals. I find that naming my pets usually takes a lot of time and thought. Occasionally, my family will suggest or insist one a particular nam… read more

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Next Saturday, May 16th,I'll be spending a portion of my day at the DuPage County Animal Care & Control Multi-Shelter Pet Expo & Open House, held from 11:00 to 3:00. I volunteered two years ago at the event and had a great time. This year, my group, Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue will have our table between the Fine Canine School of Dog Training … read more

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I routinely look at our Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue Petfinder list to check out what new guinea pigs have come in to the rescue I volunteer with. (www.crittercorral.org) I was happy to see that Puppy is now on the list. For those of you who don't know, Puppy is a guinea pig that was returned to our rescue due to allergies. I had him at my h… read more

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I did NOT have to work today, (YES!!!) so guess what I decided to do? I was thrilled to help out at Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue's first adoption event of the year. It was held at the Pet Supplies Plus store in Arlington Heights, IL. We have a great relationship with them. The manager and staff are very accommodating and friendly, so we feel… read more

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It's a very quiet morning here with my herd. I cleaned cages very early and was happy to discover that Puppy's cage was very clean under the bedding. I normally line my cages with newspapers and add the bedding on top. This makes cage clean up so much easier. Puppy's cage was not lined, so I didn't know what I would find when I emptied the as… read more