Pets and Animals
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Listen up: 10 podcasts for birdersFeb 16, 2026 10:18 am - Until recently, listening to a podcast was a now-and-then thing for me. Now I can’t get enough. Podcasts about birds and birding are my new toy.
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‘First feline’ Larry marks 15 years as Britain’s political top catFeb 15, 2026 4:35 pm - LONDON (AP) — In turbulent political times, stability comes with four legs, whiskers and a fondness for napping. Larry the cat celebrates 15 years on Sunday as the Br...
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Schaumburg preparing to close the barn door on backyard chickensFeb 12, 2026 6:11 pm - Two failed bids for permits this week to keep backyard chickens in Schaumburg have led village board members to seek the removal of such permits as an option.
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A smooch from a pooch: Rescue dogs meet pet lovers at kissing booth in Yorktown CenterFeb 07, 2026 3:50 pm - Wet, slobbery kisses were all the rage at the inaugural SAIN Rescue doggie kissing booth Saturday at Yorktown Center in Lombard.
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Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
Feb 05, 2026 12:21 pm - This year, Sunday’s Puppy Bowl isn’t just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too.
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Geneva pet rescue van crashed in Indiana with 63 animals on board. Here’s how locals came to the rescue
Feb 04, 2026 7:59 am - Starfish Animal Rescue travels to southeast Kentucky every other weekend to collect dogs and cats that would otherwise be abandoned or euthanized. But during a recent trip, it was the rescue that needed rescuing.
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Elgin High School hosts annual National Biodiversity Teach-InFeb 03, 2026 11:14 pm - The annual National Biodiversity Teach-In on Feb. 6-20, organized by environmental science students at Elgin High School, features webinars on various topics related to biodiversity and environmental protection.
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Cook County offering spay, neuter discounts for pets this monthFeb 02, 2026 1:51 pm - Cook County pet owners can bring their dogs and cats to participating veterinarians to receive up to a $40 discount on spay or neuter services this month.
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Groundhog Day in Woodstock: Willie predicts early spring, rest of region hopes he’s right
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Hoffman Estates police dog back on duty after injuryFeb 01, 2026 4:32 pm - Hoffman Estates police dog Ajax is back on duty thanks to some skilled veterinarians and help from a national organization that assists law enforcement canines.