The day is informally observed every year on April 30 to raise awareness of the cats, dogs and other animals in need of forever homes.
Happy Tails Dog Park, Oswego's first park designated for furry companions, is located next to the village's Public Works Facility.
Not everyone loves fireworks — dogs especially. Here are a few tips for helping furry friends during Oswego's Independence Day events.
Deputies gave the dogs "much-needed" food, water, treats, ear scratches and belly rubs after rescuing them Tuesday, officials said.
Oswego police said the dog didn't have a chip and was taken to Kendall County Animal Control.
Rabbits are the third most abandoned pet at animal shelters. But there are plenty of pets in and near Oswego waiting for adoption.
The new addition to the site allows residents to buy rabies tags for the cat or dog, upload rabies certificates and pay citations.
A spike in pet scams continues amid the COVID-19 pandemic and as the holidays approach in Oswego.
More dogs disappear July 4-5 than on any other days of the year. Fireworks that have been popping make it worse.
Oswego police are asking the public's help in finding the owner of this pup who was found last last week. Spread the word!