Pets and Animals
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Bark in the Park event April 6 in Hawthorn WoodsMar 22, 2019 1:00 am - Hawthorn Woods is hosting the annual Bark in the Park from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6, at Community Park, Old McHenry and Quentin roads. Dogs are welcome to gathe...
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Hit the open road with your dog with these tipsMar 20, 2019 11:00 pm - Spring break. A time to travel to destinations like Cancun, Mexico; Daytona Beach or Orlando, Florida; or Wisconsin Dells for a week or a few days. Some people booked e...
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10 dogs taken from Vernon Hills house remain with animal controlMar 20, 2019 1:00 am - The 10 dogs removed from a Vernon Hills house March 9 after a police search involving an unrelated matter remain in the custody of Lake County Animal Care and Control an...
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Bunny Rock 5K and Egg HuntMar 17, 2019 1:00 am - The first Bunny Rock 5K and Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 13, at Hawthorn Mall, routes 60 and 21 in Vernon Hills. The 5K race starts at 8:30 a.m. Participants re...
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Chicagoland Family Pet Expo draws animal lovers to Arlington ParkMar 15, 2019 1:00 am - From pups to pigs, the critters at the Chicagoland Family Pet Expo in Arlington Heights are greeting visitors all weekend long. The expo runs through Sunday at Arlington...
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St. Pat's 5K Run/Pet Parade March 17 to benefit Anderson Animal ShelterMar 10, 2019 11:00 pm - Sign up for the St. Pat's Day 5K and 1-Mile Pet Walk/Parade on Sunday, March 17, to benefit Anderson Animal Shelter. Put your green on and join the annual run/walk along...
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How do you keep felines from jumping on countertops?Mar 06, 2019 10:00 pm - New feline adopters often ask, "How do I keep the cat off the kitchen counters and from atop the refrigerator and stove?" Even supposedly savvy feline caretakers may sa...
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Baby farm animals steal the show at Kline Creek FarmMar 03, 2019 12:00 am - Tapping maple trees and demonstrating maple sugaring was supposed to be the main attraction Sunday at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. However, subfreezing temperatures...
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Birding diary details adventures of a woodcock watcherFeb 28, 2019 10:00 pm - By Mark Spreyer Daily Herald correspondent You've got to love a bird with monikers such as timberdoodle and bogsucker. It is most commonly known as the American woodcock...
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Police: Round Lake Park woman charged with animal cruelty, filing false police reportFeb 28, 2019 12:00 am - A Round Lake Park woman was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty and filing a false police report after she lied about the ownership of her injured dog, authorities s...