Pets and Animals
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Alligator watch captures attention, but not Chance the Snapper
Jul 11, 2019 1:00 am - The search for the Humboldt Park Lagoon alligator stretched into its third day Thursday, drawing more onlookers to the park on Chicago's West Side. Chicago Bulls mascot ...
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Orphaned sea otter pups settle in at Chicago's Shedd AquariumJul 10, 2019 11:00 pm - Chicago's Shedd Aquarium welcomed two new residents this week - southern sea otter pups. The orphaned pups, both male, arrived on Monday. They were rescued by California...
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What suburban residents are doing to shut 'puppy mills' downJul 10, 2019 5:30 am - Hope and Grace are golden retrievers who spent most their lives in cages with just one purpose - to produce puppies for pet stores. Grace was discarded by her commercial...
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Chicago alligator, nicknamed Chance the Snapper, so far has eluded capture
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8 local exotic animal sightings that show Humboldt Park alligator not so rareJul 10, 2019 1:00 am - Local alligator wranglers are trying to capture a 4-to-5 foot alligator that's swimming in Chicago's Humboldt Park Lagoon, but it's not the only surprising critter found...
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Tips to keep your cat healthy during summerJul 09, 2019 11:00 pm - As much as we try to provide a feline-friendly home, sometimes we encounter problems that occur annually because of different holidays or seasons. Summer, for example, b...
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Alligator spotted in Chicago park lagoon
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Crazy about canines? Dog Days returns to Libertyville July 12-14Jul 08, 2019 1:00 am - The village of Libertyville's Dog Days of Summer is back. This annual event is celebrating its 11th year featuring Dock Dogs National Canine Aquatic Jumping competition...
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Fox Valley Wildlife Center to be featured at Lords Park Zoo July 14Jul 07, 2019 11:00 pm - The Elgin Public Museum and Lords Park Zoo offer a variety of programs on animals this summer. For details, call (847) 741-6655 or visit www.elginpublicmuseum.org. U...
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Aurora's Phillips Park Zoo provides a colorful oasisJul 05, 2019 1:00 am - River otters. Gray wolves. A mountain lion. Even an alligator. You can find them all - and many other creatures ranging from bald eagles to great horned owls and from l...