Naperville resident Ted Slupik believes animals can be blessed with spiritual gifts and divine powers. To prove his case, he wrote “Sophie … Best Friends Are Forever,” which chronicles the life of his ...

Aside from being incredibly cuddle-worthy, shaggy dog breeds are eye-catching stunners! Whether the shag is soft and sleek, curly and wooly or rough and wavy, these dogs really know how to flaunt it.

Co-owner and handler Robin Reed of Donegal Township competes at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York with Grand Champion Pleasant Acre Creekwood Rock Star, also known as Rocky. Rocky lived up ...