The Girl and Her Dog

November 2, 2012 · 5:00 pm

Have a wonderful weekend.

I couldn’t be happier that it’s finally Friday because this week felt especially tiring. All of the hurricane coverage was emotionally draining, and I truly feel for those affected by it. The images they’ve shown on the news all week have been devastating.

I’m thankful the hurricane hasn’t affected any of my friends or family, but it has affected hundreds, probably thousands, of pets. The ASPCA is working their magic, coordinating animal response efforts, setting up a hotline for owners who may have had to evacuate without their pet and getting some much-needed supplies out. What they need from everyone else though, is a little help. Even the smallest donation of $5 counts for something, and I would encourage you to donate what you can. Consider it a great start to your weekend.

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November 1, 2012 · 6:00 pm

Sweet November.

It’s kind of hard to believe it’s November already, but I couldn’t be more excited. Most people dread the start of colder days and how it tends to be dark by the time 5pm rolls around, but I love the coziness of this month and all of the holiday festivities that are just starting to begin(it’s perfectly acceptable to start hanging decorations and listening to Christmas music right?;).

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October 31, 2012 · 10:10 pm

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Chicklet!

Hope you all enjoyed your Halloween, friends!

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October 31, 2012 · 6:00 pm

Happy Howl-o-ween

Last night, with no trick-or-treaters to look forward to and no costume to speak of, it didn’t truly feeling like Halloween was on its way. Fast forward to 3am when little Chick tried her best to play some tricks on us sticking her nose in our faces and barking until we awoke. Then she squished her way under the covers until she settled in next to my feet. What a weird-o. And I thought Frasier’s 2am wake up calls to go outside and pee five times were bad. Punishment for her will be her pumpkin costume and a trip to Chicago Party Animals for Wicked Wagging Wednesday and lots of off-leash play.

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Chick on the go

While sometimes it doesn’t seem this way, I often feel very lucky to live in a big city and still have a car. I’m lucky enough to have a designated parking spot included in the cost of rent. I’m not so lucky to have to drive to work every day in a city that has the highest gas prices in the nation.

But, in the end it’s worth it. I can come and go as I please without having to always rely on public transit and more often than not, little Chick gets to come along too (did you know she even has her own specialty car seat?).

Over this past weekend though, I found myself without a car. I knew I would have to ride the bus later on to volunteer so I walked over to the CTA station early in the morning to fill my card up. I thought about how nice it would be to take Chick along on the bus and maybe some El rides too. According to CTA rules, you actually can, if they’re in a secured carrier. Somehow, though, I don’t think Chick would like that.

Fortunately, you can take your pet in city taxis! Who knew? But the nice folks over at Two Pitties in the City, who own two pitbulls in Chicago, have done it before. Wow! Good to know if the Jeep ever decides to fail me.

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