Houdini: A story of love and rescue
We don't sell dogs here at that the animal store, although we do offer all the supplies you need to care for your favorite canine. One of the primary reasons we don't carry dogs is [...]
Julia Child was a Cat Fancier
Animals play such an important role in our lives, and it's always fun to hear about celebrity pets. This year is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Julia Child, the beloved French Chef. But did [...]
Animal Store Alphabet Book
Did you know that The Animal Store is the star of a new picture book, written by Kenn's wife, Susan Bearman, and illustrated by their sister-in-law Rebecca Hamlin? The Animal Store Alphabet Book is a [...]
Preventing Salmonella Infections
We occasionally get questions from people worried about getting salmonella from birds or reptiles. Keeping your pets cage clean and washing your hands very well before and after you handle your animal can help prevent [...]
Goldfish are a Great First Pet
“Goldfish are boring,” said my son when my daughter won our first fish, Honey, at a carnival. “They all look exactly alike.” This part is definitely not true. Goldfish come in a wide variety of [...]
The Dog Days of Summer
Today’s forecast here in Chicago calls for a high of 93°F. According to one local meteorologist, we are on a record-pace for days in the 90s this summer. I make it habit to avoid complaining [...]
Exercising with Your Pets
We’ve all read about the obesity epidemic here in the US, and how it affects not only humans, but animals as well. The good news is that pet ownership can be a great tool for [...]
Guinea Pigs Make Great Pets
Peruvian Guinea Pig Probably the question we get asked most often here at The Animal Store is “What’s a good first pet for our family.” The answer is … it depends. Different [...]
Nicole and her Fennec Fox
Nicole meets her brand new baby fennec fox.
Pet Bird Stolen from Chicago Man’s Backyard
We were saddened to hear the news that two pet parrots were recently stolen from a Chicago man's backyard. "Sam", a hyacinth macaw and "Buford", and Amazon, were stolen by a women in a jeep [...]
