Pets and Animals
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Gene mutations cause beautiful colors for torties, calicosOct 02, 2019 11:00 pm - When I was last at the shelter, I noticed the beautiful array of coat colors and patters on our felines. I wondered what change in genetic makeup determines a predisposi...
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Young at Heart adoption center in Woodstock aims to adopt out older dogs and catsOct 01, 2019 11:00 pm - A unique shelter and adoption center - designed exclusively for older dogs and cats - opened Sunday, Sept. 29, in Woodstock to a capacity crowd. More than 500 people tur...
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The latest in pet furniture: pieces that fit a home's decor
Oct 01, 2019 7:00 am - No longer are furniture companies content to offer you staples like a sofa, easy chair and bed. Now they have those items for your pet, too, designed not to clash with t...
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Food rewards: The way to a dog's heart IS through its stomach
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Doggy trick-or-treat Oct. 12 in MundeleinOct 01, 2019 1:00 am - The Mundelein Park District's Doggy Trick-or-Treat will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Community Park, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Families a...
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'Tucked away' businesses in the Tri-Cities, part 2Sep 27, 2019 6:00 am - As promised, today we look at five more "tucked away" businesses, those that are either in interesting locations or are not top-of-mind with many residents. It complete...
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Cantigny in Wheaton celebrates its parking lot ploversSep 26, 2019 11:00 pm - As a bird, I could think of worse places to be born, but not many. Imagine starting life in a parking lot, at the peak of summer. You and your two siblings take your f...
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Put on your lederhosen and party German-style at Batavia OktoberfestSep 26, 2019 6:45 am - There's more than one way to enjoy Batavia Oktoberfest this weekend. Competitive beer stein hoisting is a popular favorite. Hungry revelers will key in on the bratwurst ...
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The creator of the labradoodle says he made 'Frankenstein's monster'
Sep 26, 2019 1:00 am - They're cute and curly-haired. They don't shed much. They come in multiple colors. Aficionados see a lot to love in the labradoodle, the Labrador retriever-poodle mix th...
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Dogs can have sleep issues just like humans doSep 25, 2019 11:00 pm - The sight of a dog sleeping on the hearth in front of a roaring fire conjures up images of peace, security and comfort. My images of a sleeping dog are of Arlie, our mi...