Pets and Animals
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New DuPage police dog honors Baby HopeMar 24, 2020 1:00 am - Sheriff's office bringing a new bloodhound to the force and naming her after Baby Hope
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There's plenty to consider before adopting a new petMar 23, 2020 6:00 am - No one can deny the allure of a puppy or kitten, but before you are tempted by their adorable faces and delightful antics at an animal shelter, be sure you are ready to ...
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Pay close attention to the needs of your senior felinesMar 17, 2020 11:00 pm - Our middle-aged and senior felines need an extra measure of tender, loving care, complemented by extra veterinary care. As our felines age, we need to be aware of the ag...
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Common human foods - chocolate, onions, grapes - can be toxic to your petsMar 16, 2020 6:00 am - The third week in March has been designated National Pet Poison Prevention Week as an extension of National Poison Prevention Week, first promoted in 1961 by the Nationa...
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What's in a name? When it comes to plants and animals, quite a bitMar 16, 2020 6:00 am - Naming is a human obsession. When we see a thing, we have to know its name. If it doesn't have a name, we have to give it one. We've been naming things for eons, so you'...
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Barrington Animal Hospital to take relocation plan before village boardMar 13, 2020 1:00 am - A controversial plan to relocate Barrington Animal Hospital along Northwest Highway will enter the final stage of the village approval process, after it received positiv...
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Make sure you are prepared when traveling with your dogMar 11, 2020 11:00 pm - Spring break. A time to travel to destinations like Cancun, Mexico, Daytona Beach or Orlando, Florida, for a week or a few days. Or to stay closer to home, traveling by...
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St. Charles, East Dundee canceling St. Patrick's Day events this weekendMar 11, 2020 6:00 am - Editor's note: The St. Charles and East Dundee parades and events were canceled on Wednesday morning because of coronavirus concerns. This story was written before the d...
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Found with dogs, kennel operator charged with animal cruelty must pay new bailMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - Bail was doubled Wednesday for a kennel operator charged with animal cruelty who was caught March 7 with a dog in his car, violating the terms of his bail. Garrett Merca...
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Where are the birds? Many factors can contribute to drop in avian numbersMar 10, 2020 6:00 am - I made a pretty safe prediction in my last column: A bird will surprise you in 2020. It already happened to me, on the day after Valentine's Day. I had just entered my c...