Pets and Animals
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Get to know your suburban spidersSep 17, 2018 6:00 am - It's hard to believe, but there are just a few more days of summer left. The days are getting shorter and there's a notable a shift in the natural world. While I find i...
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Suburban habitats: Readers' photos of local wildlifeSep 17, 2018 1:00 am - Some of the best photos from the Daily Herald Suburban Wildlife page on Facebook. ...
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'It could make a difference in a lot of dogs': Doctor tries PTSD treatment for first time on animalSep 14, 2018 1:00 am - By Burt Constable A service dog for an Iraq War veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, gentle Reno developed his own PTSD in November after he was pinned...
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Hearing delayed for Fox Lake woman charged with neglecting dogSep 13, 2018 1:00 am - An arraignment hearing has been delayed for a Fox Lake woman charged with neglecting her dog after creating a buzz on social media alleging a Lake County sheriff's serge...
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Buddy to reduce fees for black cats in SeptemberSep 12, 2018 11:00 pm - As cat coordinator with The Buddy Foundation, I get to promote Buddy's felines to potential adopters, which is no easy task because all of us who routinely work in the b...
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Arlington Heights Animal Hospital holds open house Sept. 23Sep 12, 2018 1:00 am - Arlington Heights Animal Hospital will host an open house Sunday, Sept. 23, to show off its recent renovations, additions and updates in technology. The event, from noon...
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Kane County Animal Control to host low-cost rabies and microchip clinicsSep 11, 2018 11:00 pm - The Kane County Animal Control is once again offering its low-cost rabies and microchip clinics. This year, they hope to reach out to more of Kane County's citizens whos...
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Monarch butterflies reach highest levels of past 25 years, experts saySep 07, 2018 1:00 am - If you've noticed more Monarch butterflies than normal migrating through your suburban backyards, you're not alone. The iconic insects known for their bold orange and b...
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For the dogs recipesSep 05, 2018 6:00 am - Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits 1½ cups whole-wheat flour 1¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats ¼ cup cornmeal ¾ cup water ¼ cup sa...
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I bake for dogs, and they eat it upSep 05, 2018 6:00 am - Puppy season kicked off last month, with posts on social media and a flood of photographs and videos filling up my feed. My friends and their friends, and, it seems like...