cats at TLC 10/29/10

dogs at TLC 10/29/10

Passing of Franklin E. Dunn, friend to TLC

Franklin E. Dunn Obituary by Herald News
Franklin E. Dunn Age 78 passed away Monday October 25, 2010. A lifelong resident of Homer Township; and last family descendent of Hickory Grove Centennial Farm. Franklin served Homer Township in a variety of rolls where he worked as a local farmer, highway commissioner and longtime asst. fire chief. Franklin was a member in the NRA, Will County Highway CommissionerAssociation and was committed to the welfare of animals especially his dogs. Franklin is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, many dear friends and his dog Spike. Franklin is preceded in death by his parents; William and Martha Dunn. Siblings Margaret Bokoski, Clara Boyce, William Dunn, Edward Dunn, Grace Dunn and Donald Dunn. Family will receive friends Saturday, October 30, 2010. 1 6 pm at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S Hamilton, Lockport, IL. In lieu of flowers Franklin and his family have asked donations are made in his memory to TLC animal shelter, 13016 W 151st St. Homer Glen, IL. Interment will be private. Arrangements by: Goodale Memorial Chapel 912 S. Hamilton Street 815-838-1533

dogs & puppies arriving 10/30

Hunter, a young male chihuahua, is one of several dogs and puppies arriving at TLC  on Saturday 30th from shelters where their time is up.

Sweet shih tzu sponsored my Marge Tolstych

Marge Tolstych is sponsoring this pretty spayed female shih tzu.  She is missing an eye from an old injury, so she is always giving you a wink.

Golden Paw awarded to Nicholas Kaple

Nicholas used the Shelter wish list in lieu of birthday presents so he could donate things to the shelter.  Nicholas has earned a Golden Paw!

Happy ending for Zowey

We adopted our puppy, Zowey, from TLC. We had seen a picture of her and her sister on your web site and couldn't wait to meet them. Our family dog, Makayla (Siberian Huskey) had passed away due to cancer in her spine. We had adopted her from the animal shelter in Chicago Ridge. Makayla was 10 years old and was the most wonderful dog you could ever imagine. Her loss devastated us and left a huge void in our lives. We couldn't imagine that we could ever love another dog, the way we loved her. Boy were we wrong. Zowey has filled our home with so much love and laughter. Our son Ryan is 21 and he has Down Sydrome. Zowey has taken an instant liking to him and Ryan couldn't be happier. Thank you TLC for helping us find the perfect dog for our family. The man at the front desk gave is wonderful advice. He told us to put the puppy in the backyard before bringing her into our home and not play with her, so she could go to the bathroom. I have to tell you his advice worked perfectly, she has never had an accident in our home. We wanted to let you know that Zowey is a very happy dog and she filled a huge void in our lives. Thank you TLC!!

Happy ending for Miss Mazzy

Hi TLC,

We just wanted to say THANK YOU for Miss Mazzy, the 6(ish) year old Cocker Spaniel we adopted from you on July 20th. We absolutely adore her and have welcomed her as a family member.

A total charmer, Maz has a sweet, gentle, and loving disposition. She is still pretty nervous though so she follows Mama around like a shadow, none-the-less she enjoys meeting anyone and everyone, dogs too, and is just a good-natured little thing.

The Mazster was potty trained in about 5 days and we treated her for tummy upset and ear infections. The vet said she possibly had a heart murmur, but otherwise gave her a clean bill of health. We plan to spay her once the vet gives us the go ahead, but they will check her again tomorrow to decide about that (the murmur could be an issue with anesthesia).

just wanted to let you know that things are going exceptionally well and we are grateful.

With kind regards,

The Gray/Weslar Family

Buttons sponsored by kathleen ward

Kathleen ward is sponsoring Buttons, a small sized female jack russel terrier.  She is house trained & good with kids.  Buttons is a typical JRT, smart and full of energy.

cats at TLC 10/22/10

dogs at TLC 10/22/10

Sweet shih tzu sponsored by Sharon Kadlec

Sharon Kadlec is sponsoring this pretty lady arriving at TLC on Saturday 23rd.  She is missing one eye due to an old injury but it does not slow this little girl down at all.

Hutch sponsored by Marge Tolstych

Marge Tolstych is sponsoring Hutch, a beagle mix pup scheduled to arrive Saturday 23rd.  Hutch has one eye due to a severe injury caused by blunt force trauma (he was hit).  Hutch is approx 3 mos old and sweet as can be, loves cats and dogs and never meets a stranger.

Happy Birthday to an Angel

She works 24/7 on behalf of the animals at TLC.  She's an ANGEL!

dogs & puppies arriving 10/23

This female shih tzu is one of several dogs with vision problems that are scheduled to arrive Saturday 23rd.  This girl is missing one eye, but she's still adorable and full of love.

TONIGHT! Cemeno's Pizza Night Out for TLC Animal Shelter

Thursday, October 21 5:00pm - 9:00pm 
Cemeno's Pizza 1630 Essington Rd. Joliet

Emily's Candles & Bath is hosting it's 2nd Cemeno's Pizza Night Out for TLC Animal Shelter since the first one was such a success.
The vendors have all donated products and gift certificates that will be raffled off. All money raised in the raffle will benefit TLC Animal Shelter.
There will be no admission fee, but we are asking guests if possible to bring a donation for the animal shelter of any canned or semi-moist dog food, dog treats, canned cat food, NON-scoopable kitty litter, dry dog food, lemon scented pine sol, glass cleaner, dog and cat toys, clorox wipes, paper towels or gas gift cards for transporting animals to and from veterinarians. At the last event the donations filled my SUV and I would love to donate the same amount again.
There will be a cash bar and full menu available. Cemeno's Pizza has a large sports bar and also a full restaurant. This event is not for women only, everyone can come out and have a great time.
See invite on Facebook

Vendors include:
Emily's Candles & Bath
Tastefully Simple
Funky Glass & More by Jenni Zigman
Foxy Tees
ALL ABOUT ME Boutique
Simply Signs by Jessica
A.L.B Hairbows
Sashay Jewelry by Lane
Signature Homestyles
Tupperware
Buddy's Biscuit Bakery
Figmar Creations Jewelry
Amy Peterson Chocolates
Beauti Control
Wild Pearly's Lucid Beads
Thirty-One Gifts
Pampered Chef
Completely Wired
Partylite
The Rabbit Hutch Embroidery
Psychic

Taco sponsored by Marge Tolstych

Marge Tolstych is sponsoring Taco.  Taco is adorable sweet and loving.  He is great with dogs but no kitties please.  Taco is blind in one eye, but it causes no difficulty for him.

Sam sponsored by Sharon Kadlec

Sharon Kadlec is sponsoring Sam, a medium sized neutered male border collie mix.   Sam is house trained and is good with older kids.

Taco sponsored by Sharon kadlec

Sharon Kadlec is sponsoring Taco,  a young male chihuahua who will be arriving at TLC on Saturday 23rd.  Taco is blind in one eye but that does not slow him down at all.

TLC Rafflemania Winners!

1st Prize: $1,000.00 cash! WOOHOO!  Donated by Donald and Janice Rose
WON BY Elizabeth Herman
2nd Prize: $700.00 CASH!  Donated by Bill and Patty Robinson
WON BY Ralph Rusieki
3rd Prize: SAMSUNG FLAT SCREEN  Donated by Darlene Novak
WON BY Ann Moore
4th Prize: $500.00 VISA GIFT CARD  Donated by Bill and Patty Robinson
WON BY Richard Buralli
5th Prize: UTC EVO 4G ($525.00)  Donated by Tom Kopeika
WON BY M E Schobert
6th Prize: Gorgeous Rug ($329.00 value)  Donated by David Alo and Mark Johnson (Total Flooring)
WON BY Carlos Gonzalez
7th Prize: $100.00 Old Gold Jewelry Gift Certificate  Donated by Katheryn and Peter Ashe
WON BY Shelly Hathaway
8th Prize: $100.00 Old Gold Jewelry Gift Certificate  Donated by Katheryn and Peter Ashe
WON BY John Artich
9th Prize: Sony MP3 Player  Donated by Ginni Guzior & Chris Cicala
WON BY Kim Hopikins
10th Prize: a Synergie Microdermabrasion (125.00 and $50.00 haircut and Style)  Donated by Salon Evangelos and Allison Andrews
WON BY Mary Swerhun
11th Prize: $100.00 Shell Gift Card  Donated by the Gianfrancisco Family
WON BY Gerald Johnson
12th Prize: Burton Monschock 200 Golf Bag  Donated by Sullivan and Princess Stinky
WON BY Jim Lazowski
The 5 people selling the most raffle tickets won the following:
1st Prize: A restaurant extravaganza which includes a $50.00 gift certificate to Bonfire, $25.00 gift certificate to Chilis, $25.00 Red Lobster, $25.00 gift Certificate to the Olive Garden  Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Ermler
4 passes to the Cinemark @ Seven Bridges, Woodridge   Donated by the Cinemark@ Seven Bridges
WON BY Tracy Lesmeister who sold $882.00
2nd Prize: Sony MP3 Player   Donated by Lee Ann and Jimmy Mayr
WON BY Elizabeth Herman
3rd Prize: $100.00 cash  Donated by the Reinhart Family
WON BY Keith Miller
4th prize: $100.00 Shell Gas Gift Card  Donated by the Gianfrancisco Family
WON BY Candace Kent
5th Prize: $100.00 Old Gold Gift Certificate  Donated by Katheryn and Peter Ashe
WON BY Kathy Kowolski

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Baby Girl sponsored by Marge Tolstych

Marge Tolstych is sponsoring Baby Girl, a medium sized spayed female beagle.   Baby Girl is house trained and is good with kids.

Bambi sponsored by Marge Tolstych

Marge Tolstych is sponsoring Bambi, a small sized spayed female chihuahua.   Bambi is house trained and is good with older kids.  She would benefit from a diet and exercise (Bambi is a chubby chi).

dogs & puppies arriving 10/23

Hutch is a friendly little beagle mix pup, missing one eye due to an injury.  Hutch is one of several dogs & puppies arriving Saturday 23rd from shelters where their time is up.

Happy ending for Bowser (formerly Junior)

We adopted Bowser (formerly Junior) in February 2010. He is a lab/beagle mix.  He was about 4 months old when we adopted him. Although we went through the typical puppy phases, complete with CHEWING, we couldn't be happier! Bowser is truly our best friend. He loves to go everywhere with us! Bowser loves every person, dog, and cat! He is so friendly and loving. We couldn't ask for a better pet! We are hoping to get bowser involved in a volunteer program, since he just LOVES people! I think it would be wonderful to share his loving, affectionate attitude and sweet face with others. Thanks to TLC for all you do to help all your wonderful animals find their forever homes!!

-September, Zach, and Bowser

Golden Paw awarded to Calei Clark

A Golden Paw is awarded to Calei Clark who donated $35.00 that she earned modeling. Thanks for helping the animals!

cats at TLC 10/15/10

dogs at TLC 10/15/10

Cemeno's Pizza Night Out for TLC Animal Shelter

Thursday, October 21 5:00pm - 9:00pm 
Cemeno's Pizza 1630 Essington Rd. Joliet

Emily's Candles & Bath is hosting it's 2nd Cemeno's Pizza Night Out for TLC Animal Shelter since the first one was such a success.
The vendors have all donated products and gift certificates that will be raffled off. All money raised in the raffle will benefit TLC Animal Shelter.
There will be no admission fee, but we are asking guests if possible to bring a donation for the animal shelter of any canned or semi-moist dog food, dog treats, canned cat food, NON-scoopable kitty litter, dry dog food, lemon scented pine sol, glass cleaner, dog and cat toys, clorox wipes, paper towels or gas gift cards for transporting animals to and from veterinarians. At the last event the donations filled my SUV and I would love to donate the same amount again.
There will be a cash bar and full menu available. Cemeno's Pizza has a large sports bar and also a full restaurant. This event is not for women only, everyone can come out and have a great time.

See the invitation on Facebook

Vendors include:
Emily's Candles & Bath
Tastefully Simple
Funky Glass & More by Jenni Zigman
Foxy Tees
ALL ABOUT ME Boutique
Simply Signs by Jessica
A.L.B Hairbows
Sashay Jewelry by Lane
Signature Homestyles
Tupperware
Buddy's Biscuit Bakery
Figmar Creations Jewelry
Amy Peterson Chocolates
Beauti Control
Wild Pearly's Lucid Beads
Thirty-One Gifts
Pampered Chef
Completely Wired
Partylite
The Rabbit Hutch Embroidery
Psychic

Happy Birthday Michele!

 Happy Birthday to Michele, a super TLC volunteer!!

Golden Paw awarded to Kelly & Haley Bissell

Kelly (10 years) and Haley (7 years) set up a lemonade stand and raised $27.00 for TLC. These great kids are awarded a Golden Paw.

cats at TLC 10/8/10

dogs at TLC 10/8/10

Happy ending for Alfie Tucker

Subject: I PRAYED FOR A DEPENDABLE MALE TO LOVE ME UNCONDITIONALLY AND HE FINALLY CAME INTO MY LIFE!! 9/14/2010

PERHAPS I SHOULD HAVE BEEN MORE SPECIFIC!! THRILLED WITH MY NEW ADDITION BUT STILL NOT SURE OF NAME!! THUS FAR WITH SOME IN PUT AND THE IMMEDIATE NEED FOR A NAME IN BOOT CAMP WE ARE CALLING HIM ALFIE TUCKER!!!! OTHER NAMES BEING CONSIDERED: COLBY, GATSBY, HUNTER, SYDNEY, FINNEGAN, DIOR (HE IS A DESIGNER DOG) ARMANI, MAXIM, ZANEY, GABLE, DESTINY, JERICHO, WINSTON, BENTLEY, THORN, SIMBA, NIXXIE, DJ (DOW JONES), BAXTER, CHANCE, OSCAR, TONY, DEXTER AND FRED !! SOMEHOW I THINK ALFIE TUCKER WILL PREVAIL AS THOUGH HE IS A MALE, HE IS ALSO A PRETTY DOG ESPECIALLY WHEN HIS HAIR GROWS LONG AND ALFIE TUCKER HAS THAT CERTAIN SOFTNESS THAT FITS HIS APPEARANCE ALTHOUGH WHEN I FIRST RESCUED HIM TROUBLE WOULD PROBABLY HAVE BEEN MORE APROPOS !!

YES, I PRAYED FOR A DEPENDABLE MALE AND THIS IS WHAT CAME INTO MY LIFE!! HOW PERFECT IS THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAPPY IN CHICAGO ONCE MORE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LYN

dogs & puppies arriving 10/9

Bentley, a neutered male apricot poodle, is one of many dogs & puppies scheduled to arrive at TLC on Saturday from shelters where their time is up.

Sweet kitty sponsored by Anonymous

This little girl looks like she has had a rough start in life.  Won't you please consider changing her luck and giving her a chance for the loving forever home that she deserves!

This sweet kitty has lost some of her eyesight because of a viral infection.

Happy ending for Vader & Freckles

Hello! My name is Vader and this is my sister Freckles. We are Pointer Collie/Terrier mix puppies and we were adopted on July 13, 2010 by our new mommy and daddy. They love us so much! They take us on lots of walks to get our energy out because we love to run crazy around the house. Mommy and daddy buy us so many toys that we are always playing with. We're a handful, but mommy says we're worth it! Our favorite snack is ice, we love ice! We love going on car rides and meeting new people. Everyone tells mommy how we are such good puppies.
Attached is a picture of us dressed up for Halloween. We are learning to wear our costumes. I am a ghost and my sister is a pumpkin. We are so excited to go Trick or Treating because all of our neighbors love us! Thank you!
Your former shelter puppies,
Vader and Freckles

cats at TLC 10/1/10

dogs at TLC 10/1/10