Pets and Animals
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It's important to exercise your dog, even during winterFeb 26, 2019 10:00 pm - With record-breaking cold temperatures, strong winds, and snow, winter continues in our area. But we're still out walking our dogs. Dog people are lucky because walking ...
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Wisconsin man charged with shooting dog in Fox LakeFeb 26, 2019 12:00 am - A Wisconsin man faces up to three years in prison if found guilty at trial of shooting a dog in the head, wrapping it in plastic and a blanket, and throwing it in the tr...
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Lincoln State Cat Show in St. Charles fetes the finicky petsFeb 23, 2019 12:00 am - The 58th annual Lincoln State Cat Show held Saturday at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles honored "Rescue Super Heroes." The show featured more than 200 purebre...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsFeb 22, 2019 9:00 am - Prepare to be impressed by Jay Pharoah's impressions and comedy this weekend at Rosemont's Zanies. Or take part in an escape room or ax throwing as part of the Lake Coun...
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Dental checkups a key to keeping felines healthyFeb 19, 2019 10:00 pm - I consider my feline's good dental health as a gateway to good health in general, absent any other physical or organ impairments. Since this is Feline Dental Month, I ho...
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Dogs saved from South Korean meat farm find freedom, care in suburbsFeb 19, 2019 12:00 am - It didn't take long for Linda Latelle to bond with Ellen, a Maltese she will introduce to human affection, a haircut and eventually a home. Released from her crate after...
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IDNR seeks bluebird monitors at Volo Bog, Moraine HillsFeb 19, 2019 12:00 am - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to monitor bluebirds at Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside and Moraine Hills State Park and McHe...
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South Elgin animal shelter looking for military veteransFeb 18, 2019 12:00 am - If you're a military veteran and want to volunteer to help dogs - who in turn might help you - a South Elgin animal shelter is looking for you. The new military veterans...
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Spend a purr-fect day at Lincoln State Cat Club showFeb 17, 2019 10:00 pm - Daily Herald report It's an event where cat lovers can watch purebred cats and household pets being judged, meet cat breeders and purchase products geared toward felines...
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King the wire fox terrier takes Westminster's best in show
Feb 13, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Wire fox terriers are still King at Westminster. A wire fox from Brazil who's won big in Europe became America's top dog Tuesday night, beating out a crowd-pl...