Pets and Animals
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Doggie desserts: Ben & Jerry's enters the pet food business
Jan 10, 2021 10:00 pm - Think your dog deserves dessert? So does Ben & Jerry's. The venerable Vermont ice cream company said Monday it's introducing a line of frozen dog treats, its first foray...
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The search for eagles on the Fox RiverJan 09, 2021 12:00 am - Everything was perfect, including the brisk sunny winter weather Saturday. But Jeff Wade, with binoculars in hand and a spotting scope close by, wasn't finding what he w...
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Sign up 'Little Saplings' for nature hikes and storytimeJan 07, 2021 10:00 pm - Registration is now open for the January session of "Little Saplings," a fun nature program series for children ages 3 to 5, presented by the Forest Preserve District of...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County to host 30th annual celebration Jan. 31Jan 07, 2021 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will host a virtual celebration of the people who work to preserve and restore land in McHenry County on Sunday, Jan. 31. The even...
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We asked, you shared: The best of Suburban WildlifeJan 07, 2021 5:00 am - Photos of cardinals, deer and sandhill cranes were among the eye-catching images shared in the past month in the Daily Herald's Suburban Wildlife Facebook group. There, ...
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American Airlines is grounding emotional-support animals
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Easy New Year's resolutions for petsJan 05, 2021 5:00 am - New Year's resolutions aren't just for people. They can be for our pets, too. Here are some great ideas for New Year's resolutions for pets to help them live their happi...
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St. Charles plans no change to deer policyJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - St. Charles officials plan no changes to the city's policy on handling the nuisance of the local deer population. Police Chief James Keegan and City Administrator Mark K...
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Palatine family mourns loss of 2nd dog to coyote attackJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - After members of a Palatine family suffered the loss of their beloved Jack Russell terrier in a coyote attack just over two years ago, they never imagined going through ...
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Mane in Heaven offers gifts, virtual horse visits to ill childrenJan 04, 2021 5:00 am - The folks at Mane in Heaven Miniature Therapy Horses know the pandemic is a difficult time. But their commitment to helping people by bringing joy and peace through anim...