Pets and Animals
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Lincoln Park, Brookfield zoos to reopen — reservations requiredJun 21, 2020 11:00 pm - After months of being closed to the public, Brookfield and Lincoln Park zoos plan to reopen with reservations. Literally. Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St., Chica...
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PAWS Across the OceanJun 19, 2020 11:00 pm - As Good as Gold Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois joined a team of 9 American rescues and 4 Chinese rescues to save 99 dogs in China whose lives depend on the success ...
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Donate shoes to Almost Home Foundation fundraiserJun 17, 2020 11:00 pm - The Almost Home Foundation, www.AlmostHomeFoundation.org, is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser July 1 to Aug. 31 to raise funds for medical bills, food, vetting and tre...
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Probation for Aurora woman whose dog died of heat strokeJun 17, 2020 1:00 am - An Aurora woman charged with felony animal cruelty last summer after her dog was left tied to a pole and died in sweltering heat recently pleaded guilty to a reduced, mi...
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Kane County Animal Control offers drive-thru vaccination clinic June 27Jun 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Does your pet want to go for a ride? Bring your furry best friend to the annual Kane County Animal Control Rabies and Microchip Animal Clinic on Saturday, June 27, from...
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Keep your pup cool during the dog days of summerJun 15, 2020 6:00 am - Most people look forward to the warmer temperatures of summer and the activities they bring - picnics, pool parties and time in the garden or playing golf. When the mer...
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Sheriff's office dog helps track two people in one nightJun 15, 2020 1:00 am - Dax, the Lake County sheriff's top dog, had a busy weekend, helping locate an Island Lake man who went missing after injuring himself as well as an Antioch-area woman ac...
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Summer 2020: What suburban attractions have reopened - or will soonJun 13, 2020 7:30 am - Confused about what's reopening this summer and what's not? You're not alone. In fact, you need a scorecard to keep track of which local attractions are now welcoming vi...
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Pair charged with animal cruelty agree to give up remaining petsJun 12, 2020 1:00 am - A former Naperville woman charged with animal abuse and cruelty agreed Friday to give up one of the dogs she is alleged to have abused, as well as a cat and two kittens ...
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Be creative when it comes to getting finicky felines to playJun 10, 2020 11:00 pm - I often encourage feline fanciers to stimulate play with their felines by making old toys new by either reapplying catnip or putting them away for a while. Then, when th...