Pets and Animals
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Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat
Jul 22, 2025 3:53 pm - With record heat hitting the U.S., pet owners must take steps to protect animals from heat stroke. Pets left in hot vehicles are especially vulnerable.
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‘Really incredible’: Zoo’s new Gorilla Conservation Center brings students and animals togetherJul 20, 2025 9:00 pm - Brookfield Zoo Chicago has unveiled a prominent new home for the King Conservation Leadership Academy. And it has “one of the best views, I think, any classroom anywhere ever will have,” a zoo leader said.
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‘This is a blessing’: Suburban charity helps retired police dogs get health careJul 18, 2025 5:45 am - Like a lot of retirees, Hogyn tries to stay active. He runs. He plays. He does his best to keep up with the younger crowd — all while battling arthritis and nagging skin ...
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‘An investment in compassion’: Recovered gift of nearly $201K presented to beloved animal shelterJul 16, 2025 8:32 pm - The last wishes of an anonymous donor were honored this week and a beloved animal shelter got a welcome boost as a result of a state consumer protection initiative to return unclaimed assets to rightful owners.
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Pups make a splash during big air competition at Libertyville’s Dog Days of SummerJul 13, 2025 3:09 pm - Libertyville’s Dog Days of Summer closed its three-day run Sunday with the final rounds of the Dockdogs National Canine Aquatic Competition.
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New vet clinic opens in St. Charles
Jul 12, 2025 2:50 pm - A new family-owned and operated veterinary clinic opened July 9 on the east side of St. Charles.
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$66 million ‘Tropical Forests’ opens today at Brookfield Zoo Chicago with close gorilla encountersJul 10, 2025 6:34 pm - Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s “Tropical Forests,” the result of the largest and most ambitious project in its history, gets its public debut Friday.
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Police: Wauconda woman charged after 52 dogs found living in unsanitary homeJul 10, 2025 12:57 pm - A Wauconda woman is charged with animal cruelty after authorities say they found more than 50 dogs living in unsanitary and overcrowded conditions in her home Wednesday.
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Bloodhound police dog to wear donated protective vestJul 09, 2025 11:32 am - A Glendale Heights police dog is getting some gear to help keep her safe on the job.
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Good Samaritans credited with saving runaway dog in Batavia