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helters and animal rescues are full of wonderful animals just waiting on a forever home. Adopting a pet can mean lower costs, and often the animals already are trained and housebroken.

Here is a list of local organizations where you can find the perfect pet for your family. Check them out online, and call for hours and details:

Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary Aurora FurAngelsAS.com

Kane County Animal Control 4060 Keslinger Rd., Geneva KaneCountyPets.com

Animal House Shelter 13005 Ernesti Road, Huntley AnimalHouseShelter.com

A Heart for Animals PO BOX 986, Huntley AHeartForAnimals.org

A Little R&R Animal Sanctuary Elgin RR-Sanctuary.org

Aurora Animal Control and Care Facility 600 S. River Road, Aurora Aurora-il.org/animalcontrol/

Paws and Purrs Humane Society PO Box 541, Montgomery PawsAndPurrs.org

The Barn on Baseline 16173 Baseline Road, Geneva TheBarnOnBaseline.org

Help a Pooch Rescue Algonquin HelpAPoochRescue.com HELP-Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets PO Box 972, St. Charles HelpingAnimals.org Hoof, Woof and Meow Animal Rescue 129 E. Higgins, Gilberts HoofWoofMeow.org Humane Society of Aurora 600 S. River Road, Aurora HumaneSocietyofAurora.org

Rescue Warriors Corp 842 Bode Road, Elgin RescueWarriorsCorp.org Rover Rescue PO BOX 4074, Aurora RoverRescue.org Anderson Animal Shelter 1000 S. La Fox St., South Elgin AndersonAnimalShelter.org

Casey’s Safe Haven PO BOX 103, Elburn CaseysSafeHaven.org Fox Valley Animal Welfare League 11 John St., North Aurora FVAWL.org Fox Valley Wildlife Center 45W061 Route 38, IL fvwc.org

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DOGGONE GOOD PATIOS Local places turn a friendly face to pets

By Vicki Martinka Petersen

There’s nothing to make those bone chilling days of winter become a mere memory than dining outside on a warm summer day. Many dining establishments even open their patios up to canines so they can join their humans in a meal out. Check out these pet friendly outdoor patios – including one location that has a menu just for dogs.  BULLDOG ALE HOUSE 459 S. Randall Road in North Aurora bulldogalehouse.com Sit outside with your dog pal while pursuing Bulldog Ale House’s extensive craft beer list. You can pair that tasty beverage with the rotating daily specials, which includes burgers, chicken tenders and pizza.  CROSSTOWN PUB AND RESTAURANT 1890 Mill St. in Batavia xtownpub.com This dog friendly neighborhood pub is known for its build-your-own wings with your choice of unique rubs and sauces, including pizza, peanut butter and jelly, bacon cheddar and white cheddar. Pair your wings with a specialty cocktail, beer or hard apple cider.  EVERGREEN PUB & GRILL 1400 W. Main St. in St. Charles evergreenpubstcharles.com The back patio offers a relaxing venue

for both humans and dogs to unwind for a leisurely breakfast on the weekends.

The lunch and dinner menu features salads and sandwiches for lighter bites and smoked corned beef and brisket for heartier fare.  EDDIE GAEDEL PUB AND GRILL 117 N. Main St. in Elburn www.eddiegaedelpubandgrill.com Named after Eddie Gaedel, the shortest MLB player who played for the St. Louis Browns in 1951, this pub in downtown Elburn is known for its epic burgers and build-your-own bloody Mary concoctions. The patio offers the perfect respite for dogs and their owners to relax after a nice walk around town.  FILLING STATION PUB & GRILL 300 W. Main St. in St. Charles filling-station.com/index.php The antique filling station décor adds to the ambiance of this bar in downtown St. Charles. Settle in for an adult beverage and burger with your dog by

your side in the shaded patio. Be sure to save room for the funnel cake fries for dessert.  GRAHAM’S FINE CHOCOLATES & ICE CREAM 302 S. Third St. in Geneva www.grahamschocolate.com It’s not uncommon on a warm summer day to see dogs perched on the ground around the white Adirondack chairs in front of Graham’s while their humans sit back and enjoy a double dipped ice cream cone. Besides ice cream, this sweet shop in downtown Geneva also serves up truffles, salted caramels, and other sweet treats.  THE LODGE ON 64 41W379 Route 64 in Wasco www.thelodgeon64.com The secluded patio area is a great place to dine on The Lodge’s famous rotisserie chicken with your trusty canine companion. Be sure to head over to the fire pit after dinner to roast

marshmallows for complimentary s’mores for dessert.  THE RIVER’S EDGE BAR & GRILL 12 N. River St. in Batavia www.theriversedgebatavia.com Grab a seat along the five-tiered outdoor beer garden to soak up the view of the Fox River while listening to live music and enjoying one of the more than 100 craft brews on the menu. Your canine pal can order off the Patio Pups menu, which features homemade biscuits and non-alcoholic beer for dogs.  TAP HOUSE GRILL 3341 W. Main St. in St. Charles www.taphousegrills.com Dogs can enjoy the comfort of the patio area while their owner partakes in a craft beer or specialty cocktail. The menu selections range from sandwiches and burgers to pasta and tacos.

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• 3/4 acre dog park • 5-foot chain link fence • interactive play features with mulch surface • access to the site’s pond • separate area specifically for smaller dogs

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River Bend Community Park Courier & Geneva Avenues

• 3/4 acre dog park • 5-foot chain link fence • separate area specifically for smaller dogs • doggy water fountain • double-gated security entrance

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James O. Breen Community Park Campton Hills & Peck Roads

• 21⁄�-acre fenced dog park • doggy water fountain • double-gated security entrance • dog-friendly equipment and activity stations • separate area specifically for smaller dogs

Dogs must be supervised at all times, be current on all vaccinations, and have current rabies tags worn and visible. Maximum two dogs per person. Dog owners are asked to clean up after their pets, fill in any holes dug, and not bring food into the park. Dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot.

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WAYS YOU AND YOUR PET CAN HELP THE PLANET

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hances are, you consider your animal companion part of the family. You care about what your pet eats, and you want what’s healthiest for everyone, including your pet. You also may care about promoting a healthy environment and using products that are eco-friendly and good for all of you.

We treat every client like a friend and their pets as if they were our own.

A Healthy Pet is a Happy Pet • Preventative Dentistry and Oral Surgery • Cold Laser Therapies • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Repair • Pocket Pets and Reptiles Welcomed

Gateway Veterinary Clinic 3225 West Main Street • Saint Charles

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There are many ways you can provide for your four-legged friends while making responsible choices for the environment, from where you find your pets to how you care for them.

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ADOPT YOUR PET

Adopting your pet from a local shelter helps animals in your community.

One great resource to find a new pet is www.petfinder.com, which also provides useful information about local shelters and opportunities to foster pets or volunteer. And having your cat or dog spayed or neutered helps to reduce the number of pets unable to find a home.

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FEED YOUR PET RESPONSIBLY SOURCED AND SUSTAINABLY PRODUCED FOOD

Look for companies that use responsibly, sustainably sourced food that also provides high-quality nutrition for your animal companion.

For example, Purina ensures that every ingredient in their pet food serves a nutritional purpose, and they know how and where each ingredient is grown or raised.

Purina is moving toward 100% zero waste for disposal by 2020, and is also committed to making 100% of their packaging reusable or recyclable by 2025. Today, 80% of their packaging in the U.S. is recyclable. To learn more about the company’s commitment to the environment, visit www.purina. com/sustainability.

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USE RENEWABLE AND BIODEGRADABLE PET PRODUCTS

No matter what pets you have in your home, you have to deal with waste disposal. For cat owners, cat litter has seen a green revolution in recent years.

For an earth-friendly option, you can choose Purina’s Yesterday’s News Cat Litter, which is made from recycled newspaper.

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For dog owners, many brands of biodegradable bags are available for scooping up feces when you’re on daily walks.

If you care for animals like guinea pigs or hamsters, you can find eco-friendly bedding made from products like biodegradable, compostable recycled paper fibers or wheat straw. Check the labels to ensure the materials are biodegradable.

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FIND EARTH-FRIENDLY GROOMING PRODUCTS

For bathing your dog, plenty of pet shampoos and other grooming products are made without fragrances. Dogs have a strong sense of smell, so added chemicals can easily bother them. Look for pH-balanced soaps and shampoos containing no alcohols, sulfates, parabens or other preservatives.

These options will not only prevent irritation or allergic reactions in your dog, but will make the bathing experience more pleasant for you as well.

If you use a groomer, ask what products they use, and if their products are not natural, ask if they’d let you bring products you are more comfortable with.

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PLAY WITH RECYCLED PET TOYS

Jumping on the sustainability bandwagon are plenty of dog and cat toys using recycled products or renewable natural resources. For example, you can find many dog chews or tug toys made from hemp fiber or canvas - with minimal packaging. Look for toy and product labels that tell you what materials are used and whether the products are eco-friendly. As with all toys, ensure that it is safe and appropriate for your specific pet based on his or her unique play style.

For cats, DIYers can find great satisfaction creating inventive cat jungle gyms using items like recycled wood pallets and carpet scraps. It’s a good feeling to provide your pets with products that will not only keep them safe, but are good for the planet as well.

When choosing to buy products for your cat or dog, ask or research the company on the internet to find out more about the recycled or reclaimed materials used, or how they were processed, to ensure they’re safe for your pet.

Today there are many choices for pet owners looking for food, toys and other supplies made in an eco-friendly way. No matter what pets you share your life with, you can help the planet by choosing responsible, sustainable products that will provide them with a healthy, happy life.

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Going to the dogs DOG-FRIENDLY PLACES AND OPEN SPACES The open spaces of Kane County have plenty to offer humans as well as their furry companions. Consider one of these dog-friendly locales for your next adventure:

OFF-LEASH DOG RUNS  AURORA WEST FOREST PRESERVE 40W032 Hankes Road, Aurora Your pup can run free at this 715acre property open to off-leash dogs. A trail connects the Virgil Gilman regional bike trail to the preserve featuring prairies, marshes and woodlands  FOX RIVER BLUFF WEST 5N753 Route 31, St. Charles Fox River Bluff is located right off the Fox River in St. Charles. While there are off-leash spots here, owners are asked to leash dogs while walking to and from vehicles and while crossing the bicycle bridge on the river.  REGOLE FOREST PRESERVE 3790 Commerce Drive, St. Charles A pond and plenty of agility

equipment for adventurous dogs is waiting at Regole Forest Preserve.

There are even other trails available nearby for leashed dogs to explore.  SCHWEITZER WOODS 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Road West Dundee This rolling 160-acre preserve is designated an off-leash dog area.

The property features forests, hay meadows and marshes. In addition to the fenced dog park, there also are miles of hiking trails that wind through the property. No permits are required.

FREE DOG PARKS  BATAVIA BARK PARK 40W101 W. Main St., Batavia The Bark Park has three acres of fenced land at the West Main Community Park in Batavia, including a pond and a pavilion located inside the dog park. There

are also on-leash hiking trails throughout the park.  RIVER BEND COMMUNITY PARK 6N517 Geneva Ave., St. Charles This dog park is located within the 45-acre River Bend Community Park, offering human interests such as a skate park, fishing, basketball, tennis and restrooms, but also plenty of trails for your leashed dog to run. The dog park itself features double-gated security entrances and water fountains for Fido.  STUART SPORTS COMPLEX Griffin Dr. and Route 30 Montgomeryxq Built in 2014, the Stuart Sports Complex Dog Park has more than 15 acres of off-leash areas for dogs.

There are separate zones for large and small dogs, an agility section and a large pond for dogs to swim.

 WEST SIDE COMMUNITY DOG PARK Campton Hills and Peck roads St. Charles There is something for every pup on the grounds of James O. Breen Community Park, including three different dog park enclosures. Picnic areas, playgrounds and more round out the fun.

MEMBERSHIP DOG PARKS  GREGORY ISLAND DOG PARK Indian Trail at the Fox River Aurora  LINCOLN PARK DOG PARK 201 S. Russell Ave. Aurora  WOOF RUN DOG PARK 901 Wheeler Road Sugar Grove

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