Chicago radio personality Lise Dominique is also a hero among dogs, these days raising money for animal shelters. Proceeds from her Poppa gift cards (http://lisedominique.com/LiseDominique/poppacards.html) help animals in need. Big Poppa, who is featured on the cards, is a rescued little dog who lives with his famous “big brother,” the subject of Lise’s book “The Adventures of Harvey the Wonder Dog.”

It’s that time of year – whether it’s pets posing with Santa, capturing the right moment on Christmas morning or in January frolicking in the snowŠ.Chicago’s own pet photographer with paws, John Caruso offers lots of helpful tips. Listen to John, and we all become better photographers.

Dr. Mark Russak, president of the American Animal Hospital Association offers tips on keeping pets safe over Christmas.

And this is just the right time of year to hear Jennifer Skiff talk about the inspirational stories which are in her book, “The Divinity of Dogs: True Stories of Miracles Inspired by Man’s Best Friend.”

Steve Dale and friends