Pets and Animals
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Carpentersville man charged with animal cruelty in dog stabbingApr 09, 2021 1:00 am - A Carpentersville man is facing an animal cruelty charge after his family's dog was found fatally stabbed in a forest preserve near Barrington Hills. Christopher Castill...
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Enjoy the outdoors with spring programs with McHenry County Conservation DistrictApr 05, 2021 11:00 pm - As the weather warms up, sign up for the outdoor recreational programming available with McHenry County Conservation District. Register at MCCDistrict.org for a variety ...
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What's the buzz on cicadas? Faint this year in the suburbs, but wait till 2024Apr 05, 2021 5:30 am - For months, the billions of Brood X cicadas expected this spring have been making headlines. But their arrival - in east central Illinois and other states - won't disrup...
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Sign up 'Little Saplings' for nature hikes and storytimeApr 04, 2021 11:00 pm - Registration is now open for the next session of "Little Saplings," a fun nature program series for children ages 3 to 5, presented by the Forest Preserve District of Ka...
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Kane County Animal Control offers drive-thru rabies vaccination clinic April 24Apr 02, 2021 11:00 pm - Kane County Animal Control will host its first Rabies and Microchip Animal Clinic of the year on Saturday, April 24. The clinic will be conducted drive-thru style from 1...
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Get in touch with nature by joining City Nature Challenge April 30-May 3Mar 31, 2021 11:00 pm - Join participants from over 350 cities around the world for the City Nature Challenge by sharing your observations of wild plants and animals in the Kane County area bet...
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Be prepared: Why you need a first aid kit for your dogMar 29, 2021 6:00 am - April has been deemed National Pet First Aid Awareness Month by the American Red Cross. As the weather warms and outdoor adventures with your dog become commonplace, it...
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What to do in case your pet has medical emergencyMar 23, 2021 11:00 pm - Now that was scary. My dog, Kasey, was choking. He was eating his dinner and stopped. His body got stiff. He lifted his head and stood absolutely silent. After several ...
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How to teach your pup to walk on a leashMar 22, 2021 6:00 am - It's an idyllic scene - you are out on a walk with your dog on a warm and sunny spring day. He is trotting beside you. You're smiling. He's happy. But sometimes the real...
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First rabid-bat report of 2021 comes out of DuPage CountyMar 20, 2021 1:00 am - The first rabid-bat report of 2021 is from DuPage County, the state health department says. Saturday's news release from the department did not specify exactly where the...