Pets and Animals
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From medications to toys, it's time to spring clean pets
Apr 04, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK - Spring has sprung for many and it's time to air out the house, toss the closets and start plotting the yard work. For pet owners, it's also the perfect time t...
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Forget kibbles: U.S. sales of fresh pet food are soaring
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Learn how to handle emergencies involving your petApr 02, 2019 11:00 pm - Now that was scary. My dog, Kasey, was choking. He was eating his dinner and stopped. His body got stiff. He lifted his head and stood absolutely silent. After several l...
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'Ninja' kangaroo rats kick snakes in the head faster than you can blink. The videos are 'epic.'
Mar 29, 2019 1:00 am - A wide-eyed kangaroo rat sits hunched in darkness among sparse tufts of desert plant life. But the diminutive rodent isn't alone in the Arizona desert. Just inches away,...
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Ways the Community Can Get Involved in Prevention of Cruelty to Animals MonthMar 27, 2019 11:00 pm - April kicks off Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, an observance dedicated to the wellbeing of animals. As a company committed to helping people live happier and sa...
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Midtown Athletic Club donates to Barb's Precious RescueMar 26, 2019 11:00 pm - Barb's Precious Rescue in Palatine would like to express their appreciation to Cyndi Poitra and the kids at Midtown Athletic Club Childcare for their support of the resc...
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Preparation key to help felines adapt to household guestsMar 26, 2019 11:00 pm - Having friends and family over for lengthy visits or a weekend stay can become a challenge if your guests are allergic or don't bond with felines. Personally, I make it ...
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Willowbrook Wildlife Center's spring wish listMar 26, 2019 11:00 pm - Here are some of the items on Willowbrook Wildlife Center's spring wish list. You also can purchase items directly from their registry on Amazon. • Facial tissues (witho...
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AfterImage Film Festival brings CatVideoFest 2019 to St. CharlesMar 26, 2019 11:00 pm - The AfterImage Film Festival is partnering with Anderson Animal Shelter to bring CatVideoFest 2019 to the Charlestowne 18 Cinema on Sunday, March 31. It is a compilatio...
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"Big Days" of birdingMar 24, 2019 1:00 am - Libertyville High School teacher Beau Schaefer will be the featured speaker at the Lake County Audubon Society meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 1, at Libertyvil...