Picture this. It’s November 16, 2018. I’m approximately eight days postpartum with my second child. I’m recovering from a cesarean, which is pretty major abdominal surgery. Home from the hospital, I’m discovering that my newborn has a tongue and lip tie that’s preventing him from effectively being able to …

From health to auto insurance, there's a veritable cornucopia of ways to protect what we hold dear. And what's more dear than our pets? Figo Pet Insurance is a nationwide pet insurance company that got its start in Chicago! A highly innovative company, Figo has been challenging industry standards, on both technological and customer service fronts, since its inception in 2012.

Hiring a dog walker to break up your pup’s day is an important decision you shouldn’t take lightly. In this day and age of online, on-demand dog walking it’s worrisome to see dogs picked up by strangers with little knowledge of canine safety and little or no professional dog walking experience. But another popular option Chicago dog owners lean towards are the super small, “pop up” companies of one or two dog fans that actually aren’t running their business legally.

This article was written specifically for the Rover-Timers that became expectant parents this year. Here's my best advice on how to get ready and what we prioritized getting done to ensure our dog's emotional and physical well-being over the long-haul.