Pets and Animals
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Don't stress about trimming your dog's nailsOct 03, 2018 11:00 pm - My dog, Kasey, and I recently spent several hours at our area emergency veterinary clinic. I let him outside in the backyard before bedtime. He came back into the house ...
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Tickets available for Save-A-Pet fundraiserOct 03, 2018 11:00 pm - Tickets are now available for Save-A-Pet's 32nd annual Tuxedos for Tails Gala event, which will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at The Arboretum Club 401 W. Half Day Ro...
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Supporters pack court for dog
Oct 03, 2018 1:00 am - They came from all over the city Wednesday for a court hearing that lasted just seconds. An army of supporters - numbers more typically seen for a high-profile murder ca...
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Should Buffalo Grove ban pet stores? Debate rolls on in Buffalo GroveOct 03, 2018 1:00 am - Buffalo Grove is taking a fresh look at a proposed ban on retail dog and cat sales in the wake of new information presented to village board members this week by pet sto...
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Doggy Trick or Treat event in Mundelein Oct. 13Oct 02, 2018 1:00 am - Families and all friendly dogs are welcome at Doggy Trick-or-Treat from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Community Park, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The fre...
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Many plants can be poisonous to pets and livestockSep 28, 2018 6:00 am - Not all plants are wholesome for foraging animals. Certain species of milkweed, for example, that are highly valued as host plants for the dwindling monarch butterfly po...
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Barrington farm marks Alpaca Days Sept. 29-30Sep 27, 2018 1:00 am - SafeHouse Farm in Barrington will celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30. The free family event at 25550 Cuba...
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How to get your felines to play with toysSep 26, 2018 11:00 pm - I often encourage feline fanciers to stimulate play with their felines by making old toys new by either reapplying catnip or putting them away for awhile, so when they r...
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Elk Grove Leos collecting food, toys for animal rescuesSep 24, 2018 11:00 pm - The Elk Grove Village Leo Club has begun its annual cornerstone community service project, which is to conduct a pet food, pet toy and pet supply drive that benefits the...
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Mundelein Park District hosts Doggy Trick-or-Treat Oct. 13Sep 24, 2018 1:00 am - The Mundelein Park District will host its inaugural Doggy Trick-or-Treat event from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Community Park, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundele...