Pets and Animals
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Make end-of-year donation to Friends of the Forest Preserve DistrictDec 22, 2020 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District works tirelessly throughout DuPage County to restore habitats and protect rare, threatened and endangered plants and animals every day. Than...
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Randall Oaks Zoo mourns the loss of its oldest animal, Pepper, the fallow deerDec 18, 2020 10:00 pm - The staff at Randall Oaks Zoo is mourning the loss of its oldest animal, a fallow deer named Pepper, that was humanely euthanized Saturday after a severe decline in heal...
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2020 was a big year in birdingDec 18, 2020 5:00 am - You probably heard about "Rocky," the saw-whet owl discovered last month inside the huge Christmas tree on Rockefeller Plaza in New York. The adorable stowaway became an...
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Dachshund dies after coyote attack in PalatineDec 18, 2020 12:00 am - A small dog died after a coyote attack early Friday morning in Palatine, police said. The pet owner was walking the dog, a Dachshund, on a leash about 5:45 a.m. on the 1...
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Don't forget your pooch when holiday shoppingDec 16, 2020 10:00 pm - On Christmas morning, Arlie, our mixed breed dog, would take his presents into the den and privately, with gusto, tear the wrapping paper off all of them. We knew he was...
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DuPage Birding Club offers tools, games for learning about birdsDec 16, 2020 10:00 pm - The DuPage Birding Club is offering new tools for schools (K-12), home-schoolers, libraries, senior centers, scouting clubs, and other organizations that want to engage ...
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Attention new pet parents: Show us your pandemic fur babiesDec 15, 2020 12:00 am - In a challenging year filled with fear and uncertainty, many of us found comfort in spending time with our pets. Pet adoptions were up in 2020 at many suburban rescues a...
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It's cold outside: Tips on keeping pets safe in the winterDec 14, 2020 5:00 am - Cold temperatures and snow may be the perfect conditions for skiing, sledding and ice skating, but they can be dangerous for pets. Here are some tips to keep cats and do...
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Cosley Zoo is all aglow for Festival of Lights and Tree SaleDec 11, 2020 5:00 am - Cosley Zoo's annual Festival of Lights and Tree Sale is a tradition for many families - and well suited to the pandemic. Visitoa> can stroll through animal-themed light ...
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Northern cardinal was named Illinois' state bird in 1929Dec 08, 2020 5:00 am - Northern cardinal was named Illinois' state bird in 1929