Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Thursday, August 14, 202508/14/2025

Pet of the Week: Meet Roger and Tommy, the sweetest, softest kittens

Check-out Duane Shannon and the WIXY Facebook feed every Thursday morning for the latest video.

Thursday, August 7, 202508/07/2025

Pet of the Week: Meet Stella, a green/yellow-eyed girl who loves to be held

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illini Media Group felt like we were cheating on Moore’s Rescue Ranch when we let…

Thursday, July 31, 202507/31/2025

Pet of the Week: Meet Jeffrey, a Shih Tzu mix with a lot of energy (and so cute!)

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Moore’s Rescue Ranch pulled the sweetest Shih Tzu mix from Champaign County Animal Control. Jeffrey…

Friday, July 25, 202507/25/2025

Pet of the Week: Meet Shorty, a special needs cat who just wants a lap

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Shorty one-year-old grey tabby whose mom abandoned her and she kept showing up on one…

Friday, July 18, 202507/18/2025

Pet of the Week: Meet Annie, a Westie who just wants to sit in your lap

Annie is a two-year-old Westie who was pulled from Animal Control by Moore’s Rescue Ranch. She’s good with other dogs, cats and children.  Annie is very loving and friendly. She recently had surgery to remove stones from her bladder, so she needs special food and she’s still recovering from that. You wouldn’t know it – she’s the happiest, sweetest girl!

Thursday, July 10, 202507/10/2025

Pet of the Week: Meet Chubby, who loves everyone and doesn’t live up to his name

Chubby (a misleading name because he is sleek and slender) is a three-year old grey tiger/white cat.  He is a friendly, three-year-old feline and gets along very well with the other cats at the Kitty Crib.

Thursday, June 26, 202506/26/2025

Know The Signs of Heatstroke in Pets

As we resume extreme heat in our area, we must take precautions to keep our furry loved ones safe. Dogs…

Thursday, June 19, 202506/19/2025

Pet of the Week: A staff favorite – Milton – who we all want to adopt

Milton is the sweetest four-or-five-year-old shitzu mix. He loves every human, dog, and cat. His foster says he’s great on a leash and is already potty trained. He loves to play but will also lay down for belly rubs. Click here to fill out an application at Moore’s Rescue Ranch.

Thursday, June 12, 202506/12/2025

Holly the “Zoomie Queen” seeks a one-cat home filled with fun and affection

Holly is a zoomie queen who loves to dart around and play to her heart’s content. She might start off a little shy, but don’t let that fool you—she’s got a sassy streak that is so entertaining. Holly loves to be around people and would probably prefer to be the only cat in the house–so she can get all the attention.

Thursday, June 5, 202506/05/2025

Pet of the Week: Meet Honey, the soft, tail-less, curious, little girl

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Honey is a beautiful, brown, DSH (Domestic Short-Haired), torbi cat.  She is approximately one year old,…

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