Pets and Animals
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Almost Home Foundation rescue seeks foster homesJul 31, 2024 5:15 pm - Almost Home Foundation's kennel expansion is underway. A larger facility will mean more lives saved; however, the rescue cannot house dogs or cats at the kennel during construction.
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Mundelein mourns passing of police dog TitanJul 31, 2024 10:16 am - The Mundelein Police Department is mourning the death of its first police dog, Titan. A German shepherd born and raised in Slovakia, Titan joined the department in 2015 w...
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For the love of pets: Carol Stream charity helps families with veterinary costsJul 28, 2024 5:41 am - Dr. Mondrian Contreras knows pets are family. That is why he founded the VetBros Pet Education Charitable Fund, a nonprofit that helps families who are in financial crisis take care of any costs for veterinarian services.
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‘FranDan Day’ in Hoffman Estates: Frannie the Chihuahua makes 500th run to greet mail carrierJul 27, 2024 5:45 pm - A unique relationship reaches a major landmark in Hoffman Estates. Chihuahua Frannie Joy ran outside to greet mail carrier Dan Larsen for the 500th time.
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‘It becomes a lifestyle’: Batavia boutique a haven for pet lovers
Jul 24, 2024 9:52 am - For the pet owners who share an inseparable love for their furry friends, Batavia’s new boutique, CaDo & Company, 103 E. Wilson St., has a plethora of offerings. Since a ...
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Suburban Cook County resident has year’s first human case of West Nile virusJul 17, 2024 2:13 pm - The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified the first human case of West Nile virus so far this year, the agency said Wednesday.
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A $500 million plan for the future: Brookfield Zoo Chicago to revamp campus, introduce new animalsJul 16, 2024 6:14 am - Brookfield Zoo Chicago on Tuesday unveiled a bold, $500 million plan to redesign parts of the campus, expand its conservation role and bolster its endowment. The plan calls for a new thematic layout based on 14 ecoregions of the world. Those zones will represent a range of landscapes, from the rugged terrain of the Himalayas to the scrublands of southwestern Australia.
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Annual Carol Stream dog show and festival returns for 7th year Aug. 4.Jul 15, 2024 5:02 pm - Central Bark-Carol Stream is hosting its seventh annual Charity Dog Show & Festival along with VetBros Pet Education Charitable Fund, on Sunday, Aug. 4. It will be 10 a.m...
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Explore local waterways with Creek Exploration seriesJul 10, 2024 4:36 pm - Bring the family out to discover the riverine systems right in your own backyard during the “Creek Exploration Series,” hosted by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
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Kane County community pools money to install turtle crossing signs