Pets and Animals
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Animal shelter opens location in Vernon Hills mallFeb 13, 2021 12:00 am - Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter celebrated the opening of a new facility in Vernon Hills on Saturday. The Riverwoods-based organization has opened a branch inside th...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County launches Conservation Leader Internship ProgramFeb 11, 2021 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is launching its Conservation Leader Internship Program in the summer. The program is designed to be a hands-on learning experien...
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Brushing your dog's teeth helps with overall healthFeb 10, 2021 10:00 pm - February is Dental Health Care Month. That applies to both dogs and humans. My first experience with veterinary dentistry was 20 about years ago. Other than learning th...
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New pets hit the dog park, and some owners are nervous wrecks
Feb 10, 2021 5:00 am - Like a lot of new dog owners, Adriana Magarin recently got a puppy to help brighten up pandemic life. "You can only read so many books, you can only listen to so many po...
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Best bets: Standup comic Larry Reeb helps reopen Zanies RosemontFeb 09, 2021 5:00 am - Comedy returns The Rosemont comedy club Zanies reopens this weekend with standup comedians Larry Reeb and Brian Hicks set to perform at Parkway Bank Park, 5437 Park Plac...
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Barrington Animal Hospital delays plan to relocateFeb 09, 2021 4:30 am - Barrington Animal Hospital has delayed its plan to relocate into and expand the former Fifth Third Bank building in Barrington. The village board unanimously voted Monda...
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Tips for how you can help your kitties learn to get alongFeb 08, 2021 5:00 am - It sounded like such a good idea to get another cat to be best buddies with the cat you already have. But sometimes, instead of the idyllic picture of two cats cuddled t...
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'How do we stay open?' Huntley-based A Zoo To You struggles to survive pandemic
Feb 08, 2021 12:00 am - Described as a "mobile zoo," Corey Hancock's A Zoo To You in Huntley has never been just a business. The animals - from ponies and reindeer to exotic mammals, reptiles a...
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Bird-watchers of all ages needed for Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 12-15Feb 07, 2021 10:00 pm - Join Cosley Zoo staff, volunteers and Junior Zookeepers in participating in the 24th annual Great Backyard Bird Count on Friday, Feb. 12 through Monday, Feb. 15. The ann...
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Wild Things 2021 conference celebrates staying connected through natureFeb 07, 2021 10:00 pm - The 2021 Wild Things Conference invites nature enthusiasts from the Chicago region and beyond to gather virtually to learn about the flora, fauna and natural history of ...