Things I learned on my first trip to the vet with Chauncey: Although Chauncey’s are in very good shape, dogs his size often have problems with their knees and elbows Dogs have elbows All dogs should be on preventative heart worm medication and flea & tick medicine Dog medicine is not cheap Carrying a dog’s stool sample in …

Hello. My name is Lila and Julia likes to call me her baby Ewok. I’m very soft and fluffy, I’m single but flirting, and I’m a picky eater. Julia & I have an interesting roommate-like relationship. Currently, I live with Julia and Mark two nights a week, sometimes longer, every week when my Mom travels for work.

Rover-Time loves Integrative Pet Care. This incredible clinic is changing the lives of many animals with rehabilitation, canine hydrotherapy, and holistic wellness. Each year the center helps nearly 1,000 pets recover from injury or surgery, while helping to manage their pain and prevent future occurrences by integrating traditional and holistic veterinary methods. The facility features state-of-the-art therapeutic …

This winter of spring weather has certainly helped keep a bounce in my step, which is a welcome change from the past several years of bitter cold Marches or rainy Aprils. I am thrilled spring has arrived. From now until we hit super high heat indexes, my bragging seems entitled. I can say to anyone that I really …

Two weeks ago, as of this writing, Julia and I permanently welcomed a furry new friend into our home. Our decision to adopt a 5-pound, male, chihuahua-terrier mix surprised even us. We didn’t pictures ourselves as owners of a teensy-tiny dog, Julia wanted a girl, and I wanted something that didn’t shed. However, when you go to an adoption event and …

A quick search through my email gave me the exact date I became acquainted with two dogs named Keen (a wonderful,three-legged Weimeriner) & Nook (a professional Chihuahua-cuddler). My first exchange with their family was in June of last year. I stared at that date for a while because sometimes your heart feels like its known …

Rover-Time loves Chicago Party Animals. This special event space gathers community together with the dogs they love so much. Josie Jendro and her partner/husband Tim own it and with the companionship of their two dogs – Mr. Big (a handsome Pug) and Diva (a pretty Rottweiler) – they works relentlessly to bring some of the …

By guest contributor: Charlie Brown Rohan I like telling people about the new title I gained recently: I’m an uncle. Excuse my biased opinion, but I do believe she’s the most beautiful baby girl ever and my family is so excited over her arrival. After the birth, my Mom and Dad were pretty anxious to meet their first …

What’s In a Name? I’m a lucky guy. As Julia’s husband and a permanent, human tenant of Rover-Time Boarding & Pet Services’ space on Leland Avenue, I get to hang out with a steady stream of awesome animals, and with Julia putting so much time and effort into launching her business, her furry clients have become more and …

Rover-Time loves One Tail at a Time. This is a no-kill, all-breed dog rescue that serves to lower euthanasia rates in the greater Chicagoland area and provide education on the humane treatment of companion animals. We had the opportunity to “Q&A” Anna Friedman, one of the original founders of the rescue, who was also recently …