Pets and Animals
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Cook County 'Tails' program offers redemption for inmates, dogsNov 22, 2018 12:00 am - Cookie was a troubled girl. Her large size, mixed background and bad manners made it unlikely anyone was going to adopt her. That was until she and five other unwanted ...
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Teach children the proper way to treat family petsNov 20, 2018 10:00 pm - Many of us have fond memories of our childhood dogs. Our family's first dog was a collie-shepherd mix named Happy. He did everything with us, even going on family car va...
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Black squirrels more common than ever in the suburbsNov 20, 2018 5:00 am - Common mammals like gray squirrels are often overlooked. When a striking black squirrel appears, everyone takes notice. They are actually the same thing; let me explain....
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Best bets this week: David Sedaris, Larry Reeb, CSO performs 'Star Wars' & moreNov 19, 2018 5:00 am - Wry guy Consider yourself lucky if you were able to snag a ticket to see author and raconteur David Sedaris read his essays and selections from his diaries at the Paramo...
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Why mice love our suburban homesNov 19, 2018 4:30 am - If there's a mouse in your house ... well, it was bound to happen. There's a saying in the pest control industry: There are two types of houses — ones that have mice pr...
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Bald eagle electrocuted in Des PlainesNov 19, 2018 12:00 am - A bald eagle was electrocuted by power lines on River Road last week in Des Plaines, police said Monday. The police department's animal control officer responded to the ...
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Kids cozy up to animals at expo in WheatonNov 18, 2018 12:00 am - The All Animal Expo Sunday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton gave kids a chance to cozy up to beloved puppies and more exotic pets of which that they may be a ...
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Oxygen masks for pets donated to Lisle-Woodridge fire districtNov 14, 2018 12:00 am - There's always a chance people aren't home when a fire breaks out in their house or apartment. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for their pets. Lisle-Woodridge Fire...
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Santa Paws is Coming to Heartland Animal Shelter November 25Nov 13, 2018 10:00 pm - Santa Paws and Mrs. Claus are making a special stop at Heartland Animal Shelter Sunday, November 25, 12:30-3:30 p.m. and they are looking forward to taking photos with y...
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Thanksgiving meals can be toxic to our felinesNov 12, 2018 10:00 pm - Soon, it will be a time of thanks and reflection. Let's include our animal companion in our thoughts of thanks. However, let's not be so thankful that we treat them to t...