Pets and Animals
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All creatures great and small: Chicago Pet Show opens Oct. 13 in LibertyvilleOct 08, 2018 11:00 pm - Combining 30 years experience organizing more than 200 consumer event shows with a love of pets, Peggy Ruh of Yorkville and her staff are bringing the annual Chicago Pet...
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Four-foot alligator pulled from Lake Michigan in WaukeganOct 08, 2018 1:00 am - When it comes to aquatic life, the waters of Lake Michigan are best known for its salmon, trout and perch. So you can imagine the surprise Monday when authorities in Wau...
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Burlington Central High becomes a regional hub for veterinary science educationOct 06, 2018 1:00 am - Editor’s note: Suburban Education Lab is an occasional series focusing on innovative programs at suburban schools, colleges and universities, often tackling common, ...
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Drunk birds are causing havoc in a Minnesota town. Police say they'll sober up soon.
Oct 04, 2018 1:00 am - Police in Gilbert, Minnesota, are warning residents about a group of youthful residents unable to handle their alcohol. They've been drifting around town looking disorie...
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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...