Pets and Animals
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Kids are abuzz with activities to help save bees
Jul 23, 2020 6:00 am - "Where have all the flowers, vegetables and fruits gone?" It's a question we hope never to ask. For many of these plant products to exist, however, we need pollinators s...
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Save-A-Pet: 4-year-old Celena looks forward to going home with an adoptive familyJul 22, 2020 11:00 pm - Meet Celena, a 4-year-old, medium-sized dog with gorgeous wavy fur. She is a happy and active, always ready to flash you one of her best smiles. She loves to play, espec...
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Socializing a puppy prepares him to become a good canine citizenJul 20, 2020 6:00 am - If you have recently added a puppy to your family, you are in for years of love and adventure. To be sure your new puppy grows up to be a happy and well-adjusted dog, ti...
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Dogs lend themselves to antiques and collectiblesJul 15, 2020 11:00 pm - We've all experienced lost opportunities. One of mine may have occurred in an antique mall in Pasadena, California. I was wandering through the mall and spotted a china...
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What cat owners need to know about intestinal parasitesJul 14, 2020 6:00 am - Most cats will get intestinal parasites at some time in their lives. Commonly called worms, there are several different types. Roundworms are the most common intestinal ...
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A trio of hard-to-find warblers cooperated nicely for area birdersJul 10, 2020 6:00 am - On occasions when I simply must see a rock dove, I know where to go. A small flock hangs out on the utility wires outside the Glen Ellyn McDonald's on Roosevelt Road. T...
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Know the signs and solution in case your feline overheatsJul 08, 2020 11:00 pm - Warm weather months present a host of challenges for feline caregivers, even if you are a strict "inside only" enthusiast. Warm weather concerns may range from heat exha...
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Virtual training can be good for trainers, owners and dogs
Jul 08, 2020 7:00 am - Jennifer Stile was apprehensive when she found out that training classes for her puppy Josie would be moving online because of the pandemic. 'œInitially I said I'd wait ...
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Island Lake board to talk chickens, beesJul 08, 2020 1:00 am - The Island Lake village board will meet Thursday night to discuss creating ordinances that would regulate beekeeping and chicken coops in town. The meeting is set for 7...
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Anderson Animal Shelter offers virtual summer campJul 07, 2020 11:00 pm - Anderson Animal Shelter has added some additional topics and another week of virtual summer camp sessions. These camps are accessible and affordable to all children and...