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Some Washington police dogs not smelling pot anymore May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Police departments in Bremerton, Bellevue and Seattle, as well as the Washington State Patrol, have either put the dogs through pot desensitization training or plan not to train them for marijuana detection.
Rescue me - or not? Why you should leave wild animals be May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
What should you do if you have a chipmunk in your chimney, or a skunk in your cellar? What if you find a baby bird that seems to be abandoned? People may think that releasing animals into wild places is in the best interests of the animal but, in fact, it is not an easy or pleasant end for the misplaced creature. “Letting animals loose in preserves seems like the most humane approach but in reality that isn't often the case,” explained Bill Graser, Wildlife Biologist for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
How to keep your pet safe, happy when traveling this summer May 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Traveling this summer with your pet can be a experience. To make sure it is a wonderful and safe experience, The Buddy Foundation offers a few tips for pet owners.
Life’s a beach for lucky dogs free to run on sand May 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Dog beaches account for a tiny fraction of the thousands of miles of U.S. shoreline, but they are treasured by pet owners and their pooches. "Off-leash dog beaches are a canine's dream come true," said Lisa Porter, owner of Pet Hotels of America, a travel website that lists thousands of beaches and parks where dogs are allowed on leash or can run free.
What will the well-dressed pup wear at the beach? May 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Clothing is optional for pooches at dog-friendly beaches and pools around the country. And more and more designers are cashing in on those options.
If only we could read our cat’s mind, what would he be thinking? May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
When we watch our felines in action and observe their silly antics, sometime it is difficult to understand what motivates them. I assume (perhaps incorrectly) that their behavior is for my benefit and for my entertainment. Don't you wish they could tell us what they are thinking?
Rescued Lombard ducklings survive four-day sewer saga May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Perseverance paid off in one Lombard resident's quest to rescue a group of tiny ducklings trapped in a storm sewer. Ginger Frey enlisted the help of police, public works, PETA, Willowbrook Wildlife Center and finally the Lombard Fire Department — all in the name of four ducklings so small they fell between the grates of a sewer not far from Lombard Lagoon. "They're so scared, it's getting cold at night, and they're really, really tiny," Frey said.
Documentary chronicles the unlikely extinction of the passenger pigeon May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
A new documentary, "From Billions to None: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction" will tell how the incredible story of the extinction of the passenger pigeon 100 years ago highlights conservation issues today.
Dog owners should respect leash laws May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Mary Ann Hetreed says more and more, she sees dogs running free in her Arlington Hts. neighborhood, a dangerous situation. "Putting a leash on a dog is not a punishment," she writes. "It shows you care enough about the dog to protect them.
Milwaukee Pug Fest attracts 1,700 dogs May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Milwaukee Pug Fest, billed by organizers as the largest such event in North America, had its best year yet. The annual gathering in a Milwaukee suburb Sunday attracted more than 1,700 pugs and other smushy-faced dogs along with 2,900 humans from the U.S. and Canada.
Birth of anteater has zoo staff puzzled May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
An anteater has given birth at a Connecticut conservation center, prompting officials there to wonder how the mother conceived.Officials at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center tell the Greenwich Time they had removed the only male anteater from the enclosure in August, long before the six-month gestation period for baby Archie would have begun.
New Shedd exhibit allows visitors to touch gliding stingraysMay 17, 2013 12:00 AM
They glide like magic carpets through their 20,000-gallon pool. When you reach in to stroke them, their gray backs feel softer than velvet. For decades, Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has been home to stingrays. Now, for the first time, visitors can actually touch them. The Shedd's new outdoor hands-on "Stingray Touch" exhibit debuts Friday, May 17. "Stingrays are very friendly, gentle animals," said Elise Waugh, coordinator of communications and public relations for the Shedd Aquarium.
It’s flea and tick season, so protect your pets May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
You notice your dog has been scratching and biting himself. You notice the little black spots when you groom him. With the warm and humid weather, flea season has arrived. Find out how to protect your home and pet from these insects.
Learn about rare breeds at Garfield Farms show May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Garfield Farm Museum will hold its 27th annual Rare Breeds Livestock & Poultry Show and Sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19. The only show of its type held in Illinois, looks at the loss of genetic diversity among domestic animals that humans have depended upon for food, fiber, and work for hundreds of years.
Animal shelter and adoption facility coming to Palatine May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Despite concerns from a few neighboring businesses over noise and odors, an animal shelter and adoption facility has received unanimous approval to open in Palatine. Barb's Precious Rescue and Adoption Center will house up to 50 cats and six dogs in an old farm house at 313 N. Quentin Road. "I think I can offer the village of Palatine a solution for animal control in a very professional manner," said owner Barbara Weber.
Peregrine falcon returns to nest in Waukegan May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Midwest Generation's Waukegan Station is once again hosting Peregrine falcon, Fran, who has returned for 11 straight years to her rooftop nest during the spring to lay her eggs.
Vernon Hills considered as expansion site for Minnesota-based pet hotel May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The owner of the ADOGO Pet Hotel in Minnetonka, Minn.,is pursuing a vacant 16,857-square foot office/warehouse in Vernon Hills for a second location. John Sturgess estimates the investment in renovation, equipment and marketing coudl reach $1 million. "I'm combining my love of the hotel business with my love of dogs," says the high-octane former hotel executive, who owns ADOGO Pet Hotel in Minnetonka.
Proper training can temper pets’ behavior problems May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Tiana, a coonhound recently adopted from Naperville's Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment Pet Shelter, had behavior problems; she didn't want to share her food when other dogs were around. Full of energy, she needed a family who would be patient with her and help her continue to learn the correct doggy manners initiated by ADOPT staff and volunteers.
Police: Woman abandoned animals in Deerfield homeMay 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A Niles woman charged with abandoning her two dogs for two weeks in a locked and foreclosed Deerfield townhouse missed court Wednesday after checking herself into a psychiatric hospital, authorities said. Debra Jaffe, 42, of the 8000 block of Greenwood Drive, was charged with two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals after being accused of abandoning her Westie mix dogs. One dog died and the other was severely malnourished.
Don’t let ticks ruin your summer fun May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Warmer weather will be here to stay soon, and with it comes the draw towards outdoor activities. While enjoying these activities, don't forget to take action to prevent bites from ticks that share our outdoor spaces.