Animal Emergency of Mokena

01/24/2025

The star of the week proves that orange cats do, in fact, have more than one brain cell 😂 We love this smart kitty!!

01/23/2025

Yes, owning a pet is amazing and can bring endless joy into your life. But it’s can also be hard and expensive…and not for everyone. If you know someone who’s thinking of adopting a pet, send them this first to help them make sure it’s the right decision.

We would love to live in a world where every single family could adopt a pet. There are so many wonderful animals in shelters and on the streets who need forever homes. But the reality is, not every individual or family is in a good position to become a pet owner. If you or someone you

01/21/2025

Cat lovers, this new temporary exhibit at the Field Museum is for us!! Lots of cool stuff to see and learn that may give you greater insight into the lions in your living room. Open until April 27th.

From wild carnivores to domestic companions, cats have their paws in science and culture alike. Learn about the characteristics of cats, big and small; walk through dynamic dioramas with dozens of felines frozen in time; and spot your own furry friends in a fan submission photo gallery. This interac...

01/17/2025

The star of the week doesn’t understand pretend 😂

01/15/2025

Thinking about all the pets and pet owners impacted by the fires in Los Angeles. If you’re able to, please consider donating to one of the organizations helping provide emergency help.

The charities Best Friends Animal Society and Wings of Rescue worked together to transport dozens of cats and dogs out of L.A. County shelters amid the raging wildfires.

01/13/2025

We think kids should learn that pet ownership comes with responsibility. That said, not all pet care tasks are appropriate for kids. In our latest blog, we break it down by age to help you assign the right chores at the right time.

We believe that almost all kids benefit from growing up with pets. The special bonds they form with their furry friends can stay with them forever and instill a lifelong love of animals. There is a caveat, though. Growing up with pets should also mean learning that pet ownership comes with a lot of....

01/10/2025

Caption the star of the week! What movie or show is he watching? 😂

01/08/2025

Send this post to someone who says they don’t like cats. The problem might just be that they don’t know how to pet cats correctly!

01/07/2025

Check out these common sense tips for protecting your pets from bird flu.

According to the CDC, at least 66 people have been infected with bird flu since last year. Most have had direct contact with sick birds.

01/02/2025

Welp, we’re in the thick of winter now with months of cold ahead. If your dog is not a fan, check out our blog for some tips for making it through.

Some dogs love the winter and we love that for them! If you've ever seen a husky dog playing in the snow, you know it can even be tough to get them out of the cold. But a lot of dogs are slightly less enamored by the cold weather and snow. And if you live in

01/01/2025

Wishing you and your family a very happy New Year from all of us at Animal Emergency of Mokena! We hope your holiday is peaceful, happy and safe.

And remember, we’ll be here if you need us.

12/27/2024

Our star of the week gives new meaning to, “If I fits, I sits.” 😹

12/25/2024

Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas from all of us at Animal Emergency of Mokena! We hope your holiday is peaceful, happy and safe.

And remember, we’ll be here all day and night until tomorrow at 8am if you need us.

12/23/2024

We hope you won’t need us, but we’ll be here for you if you do!

12/20/2024

Our star of the week is this big brother who came to the rescue! 😻

12/18/2024

Still looking for last minute gifts for the cat owners in your life? Look no further!

They're the cat's meow(s).

12/16/2024

Traveling for the holidays? Whether you’re leaving pets at home or bringing them with you, our blog has you covered with helpful tips:

👉 Leaving them at home: http://www.animalemergencyofmokena.com/leaving-pets-when-you-travel/
👉Bringing them along: http://www.animalemergencyofmokena.com/holiday-travel-with-pets/

It's great when you can comfortably bring pets along with you on your travels. But it's not always feasible. And both air and car travel with pets can be tough, expensive and needlessly hard on your furry friends. So, sometimes the best bet is to leave them behind. When you do, though, you really wa...