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Service animals can help people with certain mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. Having service dogs specifically provides a sense of comfort for panic attacks and can even get medication for their owners, according to Healthline. Owning a pet in general has its perks. Michelle Groeper, executive director of Tails Humane Society, said...

There comes a time to say goodbye to a solid organization that has made a difference in many lives. That time has come for the Elgin-based WIM Fox Valley, a womans professional group, founded originally in 1984 as the Northern Fox Valley Chapter Women in Management Inc.

DeKALB — Tails Humane Society has been an animal shelter in DeKalb since 1999, connecting lost or homeless pets to new families and back to their owners.  Tails Humane Society is the largest animal shelter in DeKalb County and will help about 3,300 animals this year,  Executive Director Michelle Groeper said.  Tails Humane Society has...

DeKALB — Tails Humane Society has been an animal shelter in DeKalb since 1999, connecting lost or homeless pets to new families and back to their owners.  Tails Humane Society is the largest animal shelter in DeKalb County and will help about 3,300 animals this year,  Executive Director Michelle Groeper said.  Tails Humane Society has...

October is Black Cat Awareness Month, and with Halloween around the corner, our TVs are guaranteed to be filled with black cats. With black cats being so heavily referenced in Halloween decor and media, it’s the perfect time to show them some love. The association between black cats and witchcraft started in the 17th century....

On Thursday, June 24, WIM Fox Valley will hold an evening networking event. "I am thrilled our member Vivian Bocage, account manager, Rieke Office Interiors, offered us this great opportunity to tour their facility, enjoy appetizers and refreshments, and network again," said Joy Symonds, WIM Fox Valley president.

Updated 2/1/2021 5:56 PM On Thursday, Feb. 11, WIM Fox Valley welcomes Kathleen Caldwell, CEO of Caldwell Consulting Group LLC, who will present how to activate your success (and love) in 2021. The Zoom meeting will be noon to 1 p.m. No fee for the meeting for WIM Fox Valley members; $5 for guests who are welcome to attend.   For meeting registration information, email pmsadv@sbcglobal.net no later than Tuesday, Feb. 9. Caldwell notes that individuals have the biggest dreams and visions for p...

Northern Star DeKALB – Tails Humane Society had an arrival of 32 bunnies Jan. 19, three of which are pregnant, and some available for adoption.  After two stints of previous ownership, this batch of 32 bunnies has found their way to Tails, 2250 Barber Greene Road, said Michelle Groeper, executive director of Tails. The batch consists of three mom rabbits with litters and a few others who are also pregnant.  With the influx of bunnies coming into Tails, previous donations that were needed ha...

Local nonprofits work to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 DeKALB – Being prepared to adjust is the best way for a nonprofit organization to counteract the negative impacts of COVID-19, said Michelle Groeper, executive director for the TAILS Humane Society. Food shortages, lack of funding and staffing or even simply not being able to get their new organization’s name out there have been huge impacts of COVID-19 on nonprofit organizations.  The DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership is launchin...