Living - Feb. 26, 2009
Is there any work for a celebrity dog impersonator?
While much of the world obsesses over the new economic policies emanating from Washington D.C., a lot of people are spending considerable time wondering what kind of dog the First Family will select this spring. The decision could have impact at home.
Tags: obama, sasha, malia, dog, portuguese water dog

Kids & Family - Sept. 2, 2008
Companion Animal Resource Center pet of the week: Natalie
Every once in a while, a dog enters our program that all of the volunteers fall for and several even contemplate personally adopting!
Tags: pet, dog, companion animal adoption and resource center, natalie

Kids & Family - Aug. 12, 2008
Companion Animal Resource Center pet of the week: Sal
Apparently Sal thinks there is a revolving door in front of animal control, as he has been there at least three times in the last year.
Tags: dog, stray, bulldog, companion animal resource center, southridge, animal control

Kids & Family - July 12, 2008
This pet of the week has no name
This week the "Pet of the Week" has no name. She is a nameless, faceless unclaimed stray. She is one of 138 animals in the first six days of this month alone that have already been euthanized at animal control.
Tags: dog, cat, stray, animal control

Kids & Family - June 16, 2008
Companion Animal Resource Center Pet of the Week: Ellie
Fortunately for Ellie, the hardest part of her journey is over. She is safe. Secure in a loving foster home with the Companion Animal Resource and Adoption Center, she has no idea her stop is a temporary one until her forever family is established -- but she doesn't care.
Tags: dog, stray, puppy

Kids & Family - May 5, 2008
Companion Animal Resource Center Pet of the Week: Betty
We don't often receive Saint Bernards at animal control so she caught my attention a few days later when I noticed her still waiting for her family. I felt bad for her -- she seemed depressed, looked thin, and acted old.
Tags: saint bernard, dog, shelter

Kids & Family - April 20, 2008
Companion Animal Resource Center pet of the week: Kevin
Kevin is a 1-year-old American bulldog mix who is neutered and current on vaccinations. He was found as a stray and taken to animal control but an owner was not located.
Tags: dog, heartworm, stray

Marketplace - April 16, 2008
Local shelter works to place harder-to-adopt stray dogs, cats
A visit to a local shelter can be a heartwarming experience. Puppies and kittens are in high demand, but what about the less adoptable dog and cats? That's where the Companion Animal Resource and Adoption Center comes in.
Tags: animal shelter, amy christiansen, humane society, madacc, Companion Animal Resource and Adoption Center, stray, dog, cat, pet

Kids & Family - April 14, 2008
Companion Animal Resource Center Pet of the Week: Milton
Meet Milton. As you can tell from these pictures, he's just happy to be alive. Milton is a 4-month-old neutered male who has physical and behavioral characteristics of a Lab / Akita mix.
Tags: pet, dog, petsmart

Kids & Family - March 31, 2008
Companion Animal Resource Center Pet of the Week: Roxy
Roxy was a stray to animal control last year and has spent the last several months charming and challenging her foster family. Terriers of all types are enchanting, intelligent and lively, and Roxy is no different.
Tags: dog, pitbull, Companion Animal Resource and Adoption Center

Kids & Family - March 20, 2008
Companion Animal Resource Center Pets of the Week: Gavin and Rosebud
This week, we introduce you to two very special dogs made homeless a few weeks ago due to an alleged murder.
Tags: dog, adoption, domestic violence

Kids & Family - Feb. 26, 2008
Companion Animal Resource Center Pet of the Week: Earl
Earl is an entertainer ... and a baby seat. But most importantly, he is an incredible dog in need of a good home.
Tags: dog, pet, adoption

Kids & Family - Feb. 20, 2008
Companion Animal Resource Center Pet of the Week: Candace
This adorable, young, mixed breed dog can be a little shy when meeting new people, but she warms up quickly and uses her big brown eyes to get just about anything she wants.
Tags: dog, Companion Animal Resource and Adoption Center, stray, pet, southride, petsmart

Kids & Family - Feb. 1, 2008
Animal lovers unite at Saturday's Great Lakes Family Pet Expo
The Great Lakes Family Pet Expo is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at State Fair Park. Proceeds from the event benefits A.W.A.R.E., a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of companion animals in Wisconsin.
Tags: dog, cat, pet, marilynn mee, pet expo

Marketplace - Jan. 13, 2008
Dog is my co-pilot
My latest four-legger is top dog. Husker is a Weimaraner, and he's taught me volumes about being a creative director.
Tags: dog, advertising, leadership, creative director