Pets and Animals
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Lake County Forest Preserve District's dog parks to reopen starting June 8Jun 01, 2020 1:00 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District's dog exercise areas will begin reopening to the public next week, nearly three months after they were shut down because of the ...
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How to prepare your pooch for your return to the workplaceMay 31, 2020 7:30 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order may have meant less interaction with other people for us, but it has meant more interaction for our dogs. They have enjoyed the a...
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When you see a wildflower, thank an antMay 28, 2020 6:00 am - Ants have never made it to the “most loved insect” list. I venture to guess that the average Joe hates ants. While ants inside our homes means trouble, the presence of n...
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Constable: Hoping pet bird in sky isn't needle in a haystackMay 28, 2020 5:30 am - Losing a pet during normal times can be stressful. Losing a pet cockatiel as the suburbs grapple with COVID-19 restrictions adds another degree of difficulty, with fewer...
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Sheriff's dog helps find Johnsburg man who had overdosedMay 26, 2020 1:00 am - A Lake County sheriff's office dog helped officers locate a Johnsburg man who had left his home early Monday morning after overdosing. Deputy John Forlenza and his polic...
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Watch your pet for ticks to help prevent Lyme diseaseMay 25, 2020 6:00 am - The month of May has been designated National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. It's an opportunity for educational organizations to spread awareness on how to prevent you ...
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Wildlife center founder offers tips for rescuing animalsMay 22, 2020 1:00 am - Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation founder Dawn Keller appreciates would-be rescuers eager to assist injured animals, but she advises they go about it in a way that...
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Turt Reynolds? Blanding's turtle hatchlings get a good head start in Lake CountyMay 22, 2020 1:00 am - The supporting cast was absent, but the work of boosting the population of an endangered species in Lake County continued Friday with the release of 53 baby Blanding's t...
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Orphaned coyote pups on the mend at Flint Creek after nearly drowning in denMay 22, 2020 1:00 am - Four coyote pups caught in a deluge that nearly drowned them in their own den owe their lives to compassionate wildlife lovers with sharp ears and ties to Flint Creek Wi...
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How to make trimming your cat's nails a positive experienceMay 18, 2020 6:00 am - If the thought of trimming your cat's nails sends both of you running in opposite directions, here are some tips that can help. If your cat is a kitten, it will be much ...