There were bargains to be had in Chicago Ridge at the recent Fur-Fall-Palooza. For one thing, Chihuahua kisses were available for only 5 cents.

The friendly puppies, Toffee and Butterscotch, were just two of the many dogs showcased at Animal Welfare League’s third annual celebration of pets, out interacting with the hope that people would adopt them, or at least decide to donate food or money to help with their upkeep.

“They’re little babies,” Bri Kowalczyk, a kennel attendant at the shelter, told one adoring couple who asked about the 3-month-old Chihuahuas.

The event offered lots of pet-centered family fun and included games for kids, a raffle, crafts and vendors, a bake sale and a rummage sale. There was also a costume contest, doggie fashion show of AWL canines up-for-adoption and a

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