Pets and Animals
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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...
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40 goats eating unwanted buckthorn in Downers GroveAug 27, 2019 1:00 am - Roughly 40 goats will spend the next five to seven days outside a retirement community in Downers Grove doing what goats do: Munching on unwanted buckthorn on about a on...
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Creepy critters art showAug 27, 2019 1:00 am - Submissions for Beloved Creepy Critters, an art show for kids aged 4 to 13, are being accepted until Sept. 6 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, I...
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Constable: Study shows we can shed the 'Crazy Cat Lady' stereotypeAug 24, 2019 1:00 am - In this world where we label and divide everything into two extreme camps, the pet world gives us "Dog People" and "Crazy Cat Ladies." But the stereotype of the "Crazy ...
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Wheaton's Lincoln Marsh transports visitors to a place of wonder and wildlifeAug 23, 2019 6:00 am - Stroll into Wheaton's Lincoln Marsh Natural Area and you enter a different world, a world that can feel very foreign to the suburban experience. The 150 acres, overseen...
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Monarchs, milkweed and migration event Sunday at Ryerson WoodsAug 22, 2019 1:00 am - Monarch butterflies across the Midwest will soon begin their migration south, and you can learn more about their life cycles, the importance of milkweed plants and what ...
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How to explain the loss of your family pet to childrenAug 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Recently, while trying to accept the loss of one of my own felines, I found myself asking the question: If we as adults have such a hard time coping with the loss of an ...