Pets and Animals
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Three dogs euthanized after attacking woman in ElginJun 08, 2018 1:00 am - Three stray dogs, including one that bit a woman in an Elgin forest preserve, have been captured and euthanized, officials said. The woman was attacked about 11:30 a.m. ...
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Students get unexpected lesson in the food chainJun 07, 2018 11:00 pm - Do you feel sorry for a worm slurped down by a robin, or a crayfish gobbled up by a raccoon? Probably not. Now, let's turn the table. Instead of a warm-blooded, feather...
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Basic first aid is every dog owner's responsibilityJun 06, 2018 11:00 pm - If you've had a dog in your life, you've probably had an emergency of some sort. A bleeding toe nail, a cut paw, a twisted ankle. I've been to emergency veterinarian cl...
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Correction: Pets-Expecting a Puppy story
Jun 06, 2018 7:00 am - In an Associated Press story June 5 about preparing for a new puppy, the numbering of the seven tips was garbled. A corrected version of the story, removing the garbled ...
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Turtles can make great pets, but do your homework first
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Naperville could add 4-year warranty to pet protection ordinanceJun 04, 2018 5:30 am - For five years, animal welfare activists have been pushing Naperville to ban the sale of pets from so-called puppy mills. For just as long, the city has resisted. The ...
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Schaumburg woman charged with cruelty to dogJun 01, 2018 1:00 am - A 60-year-old Schaumburg woman has been charged with animal cruelty after her 9-year-old dog had matted fur clumping together to form a tourniquet that cut off circulati...
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Naperville cop saves newborn deerMay 30, 2018 1:00 am - A Naperville police officer saved a newborn deer after its mother was killed by a car on Memorial Day. Officer Matt Minuth responded to the scene where the doe delivered...
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Hot days for felines could spell troubleMay 29, 2018 11:00 pm - Warm weather months present a host of challenges for feline caregivers, even if you are strict "inside only" enthusiasts. Warm weather concerns may range from heat exhau...
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5 fun things to do with your dog this summer in the suburbs, cityMay 28, 2018 6:30 am - The Dog Days of summer traditionally bring hotter temperatures and a good excuse to slow down. But if you own a dog, summer offers the perfect time for outings with your...