Pets and Animals
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What's in your feeder? Hopefully black sunflower seedsDec 20, 2019 5:00 am - I'm tempted to write the world's shortest column: Q. What should I feed the birds? A. Oil (black) sunflower seed. The end. Oh, all right, I'll elaborate. One of the ...
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How Cook County 'scent kits' can make the difference in finding missing peopleDec 20, 2019 4:40 am - When a senior suffering from dementia or young person with autism wanders away - and chances are they will at some point - every minute counts if tragedy is to be avoide...
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Therapy dogs bring holiday cheer to cancer patientsDec 20, 2019 12:00 am - Patients at the Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center in Warrenville are getting some extra holiday cheer thanks to a new animal-assisted therapy program. Dogs and their ...
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The holidays can be hazardous to your pets' healthDec 18, 2019 10:00 pm - As we celebrate, decorate, bake and visit during the holidays, it's good to remember some of our holiday festivities can be hazardous to our pets. According to Dr. Stev...
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Tips for keeping pets safe during winter monthsDec 17, 2019 10:00 pm - With winter's anticipated snowfall and cold temperatures, Cook County's Animal and Rabies Control offers the following tips to keep pets safe and healthy during the wint...
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In order to save wildlife, healthy habitats need huntersDec 16, 2019 5:00 am - In order to save wildlife, healthy habitats need hunters
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Lake County sheriff's dog Dax finds Fox Lake robbery suspectDec 16, 2019 12:00 am - Lake County sheriff's dog Dax tracked down a suspect in an armed robbery in Fox Lake early Monday morning. Authorities received reports of an armed robbery at a gas stat...
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5 events for $5 (or less): Lego Train Show returns to Wheaton's Cantigny ParkDec 10, 2019 5:00 am - Winter art Water Street Studios, the Artisan Collective Batavia and Batavia Mainstreet team up for the Winterfest Art Market featuring artisan and fine art. The sa...
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Horseback, trailer pilgrimage honors Our Lady of GuadalupeDec 07, 2019 12:00 am - Hundreds of horses and riders from Club Los Vaqueros Unidos (United Cowboys Club) gathered early Saturday in the Forest Preserves of Cook County's Dam No. 1 Woods East o...
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Don't forget your dog when shopping for holiday presentsDec 04, 2019 10:00 pm - On Christmas morning, Arlie, our mixed breed dog, would take his presents into the den and privately, with gusto, tear the wrapping paper off all of them. We knew he was...