Pets and Animals
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Sheriff's dog locates missing Woodridge man who has autismDec 08, 2020 12:00 am - A bloodhound from the Cook County sheriff's office located a missing Woodridge man on Monday. The Woodridge Police Department requested help with searching for man, who...
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After 3 years, Michigan couple reunited with lost dog in DuPage CountyDec 05, 2020 12:00 am - Excitement and disbelief overwhelmed Debra Mejeur as she stood outside the DuPage County Animal Shelter on Saturday morning, waiting to be reunited with her dog, Lola. T...
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Therapy horses part of Barrington event for children with medical issuesDec 05, 2020 12:00 am - Mane in Heaven Miniature Therapy Horses hosted a holiday celebration Saturday in Barrington for 20 families who have children that are faced with medical challenges, Pre...
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Batavia animal rescue group sets “Santa Paws” fundraiserDec 04, 2020 10:00 pm - Fifty raffle baskets will highlight Starfish Animal Rescue's 10th annual “Santa Paws” fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. The event will be held in the nonpro...
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Beware of dog: Pet scams surge as demand for 'quarantine puppies' risesDec 04, 2020 4:30 am - Scam artists have no qualms about tugging on our heartstrings, and that includes when we're getting a fluffy kitten or playful “quarantine” puppy to keep us company as w...
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Don't you want to hug a horse in a Santa hat right now? You can in St. Charles Township.Dec 04, 2020 12:00 am - As the warm afternoon sun stretched across a small fenced pasture in St. Charles Township, 6-year-old Beau Stevens stretched out her arms, reached up and gave a giant hu...
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South Elgin shelter could win $25,000 with your helpDec 02, 2020 12:00 am - With some help from the voting public, Anderson Animal Shelter hopes to have a holiday wish come true to the tune of $25,000. A pair of local adopters from the South El...
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It's Major: Pets poised for a return to the White House
Dec 01, 2020 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Major Biden is getting an early start in the spotlight as a presidential pet after a play date ended with his owner, President-elect Joe Biden, sufferi...
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A T-shirt can help Koda fight crimeDec 01, 2020 4:30 am - Koda is a good boy, at least until he needs to get ruff. Popular with everyone in the community except the criminal suspects he's trained to catch, the Campton Hills pol...
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Lights, conifers, action at Cosley ZooNov 27, 2020 12:00 am - What started out 37 years ago as “simple lights on a caboose” and “a handful of farm animals” has blossomed into a holiday spectacular at Cosley Zoo. The Festival of Lig...