Pets and Animals
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Things you need to know before boarding your dogJul 31, 2019 11:00 pm - There are times when we just can't take our dogs with us. A trip out of town, vacations to far off places, or a local, multiday event, like a family wedding, that will k...
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Lake Zurich mayor wants to lift ban on dogs in parksJul 31, 2019 1:00 am - Mayor Thomas Poynton is in favor of Lake Zurich's parks going to the dogs - as long as they are on a leash. Ahead of a community meeting to discuss potential changes to ...
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Horses still reign at Danada Forest PreserveJul 30, 2019 11:00 pm - But Wheaton's Danada Forest Preserve is also home to wildlife, wetlands and trails
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Randall Oaks Zoo welcomes pair of rare blonde raccoonsJul 28, 2019 11:00 pm - Raccoons are regular residents in Kane County, and many live in and around your neighborhood. However, Randall Oaks Zoo's newest additions stand out from the pack. The ...
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Constable: How a rescue cat from Hinsdale became one of TV's biggest starsJul 27, 2019 1:00 am - Taking a back seat to the Apollo 11 moon landing in our coverage of things celebrating a 50th anniversary this year leaves Morris the cat in uncharted territory. "He was...
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'Bold and aggressive' coyotes lead forest preserve officials to close part of Libertyville trail to dog walkersJul 25, 2019 1:00 am - The presence of “bold and aggressive” coyotes has led Lake County Forest Preserve District officials to close a section of trail in the Old School Forest Preserve in Lib...
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Fundraiser for horse therapy program in Grayslake SaturdayJul 25, 2019 1:00 am - Equestrian Connection, a nonprofit group that offers therapy sessions with horses, is hosting a wine tasting fundraiser this weekend. The "Horses for Healing" Wine Tasti...
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Harassment of a public official or genuine concern for animals? McHenry County cats at center of flapJul 24, 2019 1:00 am - McHenry County Board of Health member Cindy Gaffney says she and her home-based nonprofit cat shelter are being harassed by a former employee filing what have been unfou...
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Too many cat toys? Here's when to refresh and renewJul 23, 2019 11:00 pm - Our spoiled felines have a lot of toys, and stuff that we may have purchased on a whim. So, how do we decide if these items are still useful or have become clutter aroun...
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Festivals July 26-Aug. 1: DuPage & Lake County Fairs, Algonquin Founders' Days, Little Italy Fest - WestJul 23, 2019 10:01 am - This weekend DuPage County Fair: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 26-28, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Music, animals, de...