Pets and Animals
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Raccoon that scaled St. Paul tower will be released back into wild
Jun 13, 2018 1:00 am - ST. PAUL, Minn. - A raccoon that became an internet sensation by scaling a 25-story office tower in downtown St. Paul was safely trapped early Wednesday, and animal con...
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Exotic bird shop opens in downtown Arlington HeightsJun 13, 2018 1:00 am - Alexis Highland has had a love for raising birds ever since they were her family pets growing up in Warrenville. That led to going away to college and a memorable study ...
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Pets OK at suburban farmers markets? Some say noJun 12, 2018 5:30 am - The combination of pets and fresh produce marks the start of summer at many of the dozens of farmers markets across the suburbs. The appeal of bringing the family pooch ...
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What to know before signing up for a pet subscription boxJun 10, 2018 1:00 am - The doorbell rings. Your dog barks up a storm as the delivery person drops off a package. But unlike the other times your loyal companion watched as you received a deliv...
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Are police dogs another victim of the opioid epidemic?Jun 08, 2018 5:30 am - Naloxone: It's not just for people. While the national opioid epidemic claims 115 human lives a day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there's...
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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
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Turtles can make great pets, but do your homework first