As of January 1, 2016, Gapers Block has ceased publication. The site will remain up in archive form. Please visit Third Coast Review, a new site by several GB alumni.
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Saturday, February 16
One side-effect of the foreclosure crisis in Chicago: abandoned pets are crowding local shelters. Meanwhile, sales of luxury items for pets are on the rise.