Pets and Animals
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Learn about fall migrations, autumn wildflowers with McHenry County Conservation DistrictSep 04, 2019 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Conservation District has announced fall drop-in programs. Visit the district's website at www.MCCDistrict.org to view all program and event offerings...
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Shedd Aquarium helps DuPage Forest Preserve release endangered turtlesSep 04, 2019 5:30 am - Parents with back-to-school separation anxiety could learn a lot from Shedd Aquarium caretakers who have ensured this year's class of young Blanding's turtles are ready ...
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4-H Youth learn and grow at Kane County Fair this summerSep 03, 2019 11:00 pm - In July, 4-H and community members celebrated the culmination of the whole 4-H year with the annual 4-H shows at the Kane County Fair. "Our 4-H members work for months ...
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Sadness is real for you - and your cat - when a pet passesSep 03, 2019 11:00 pm - Those of you who regularly read the Buddy Beat know that I am no stranger in giving out feline advice, but sometimes, when it comes to my own felines, and myself, I am a...
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Sick as a dog? Your pet's health may tell you something about your own
Sep 01, 2019 7:45 am - The last time I brought my dog in for her annual exam, the vet raised an eyebrow and double-checked the medical chart. “Same dog?” she asked, clearly surprised that Pep...
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New grass birding trail on former airstrip at Fort Sheridan opens SaturdayAug 30, 2019 5:00 am - Establishing the grass was a challenge, but on Saturday a 1.6-mile trail situated in a birders' paradise will open to the public as the final piece of an extensive impro...
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St. James Farm: Formerly an equestrian venue, now it's an oasis for visitorsAug 29, 2019 6:00 am - The 595-acre St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville once was a haven for horses. Now it's a haven for visitors who want to check out its historic buildings, enjoy...
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Mural promoting pet adoption almost complete in NapervilleAug 29, 2019 5:30 am - The owner of Dog Patch Pet and Feed in Naperville had just been thinking about art when a muralist walked in to make a few pet purchases. Janson Rapisarda was getting a...
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Your dog can be a good citizen with these 10 stepsAug 28, 2019 11:00 pm - The American Kennel Club (AKC) recently announced the millionth dog received the Canine Good Citizen Certificate. I can't believe it's been several years since my dog, ...
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Traveling with pets: No-deal Brexit would make it far harder
Aug 27, 2019 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - All across Europe, families and couples on vacation are seamlessly crossing borders with their beloved dog, cat or even ferret, thanks to the European Unio...