Pets and Animals
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Heartland Animal Shelter offers pictures with Santa Paws and Mrs. Claus Dec. 2Nov 18, 2017 10:00 pm - Santa Paws and Mrs. Claus know your pets have been nice, not naughty, and they can't wait to meet them! Bring your pet to Heartland Animal Shelter Saturday, Dec. 2, 1-4...
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Dogs put through their paces at St. Charles eventNov 18, 2017 12:00 am - The Fox Valley Dog Training Club began its two-day run of obedience and rally trials Saturday at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. Dogs competed in five rally ...
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Barb's Precious Rescue Hosts "Adopt a Senior Cat" MonthNov 16, 2017 10:00 pm - Barbs Precious Rescue and Adoption Center (BPRAC), Palatine, has designated the month of November as "Adopt a Senior Cat" month at the rescue. Kittens and younger cats ...
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Probation for former Elgin man who threw, injured puppyNov 16, 2017 12:00 am - A former Elgin man who was charged with breaking his pit bull puppy's leg after complaining about the dog's surgery bill on social media has pleaded guilty to a reduced ...
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Dentist teaches cops basics of oral care for police dogsNov 16, 2017 12:00 am - Most cops clean their guns. These cops clean their gums. Their police dog's gums, that is. Roughly 30 area officers learned the basics of oral care for their working po...
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Vegetables are a great addition to your feline's treatsNov 15, 2017 10:00 pm - The colors of fall can both awe and inspire. They are contrasting and vibrant, as are the healthy treats I will be suggesting for our felines. I suggest low calorie trea...
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Constable: Is there an ethical way to get a mouse out of your house?Nov 15, 2017 12:00 am - Titled, "The arsenal," Karey Ross's Facebook post of various mouse traps took an unexpectedly dark turn. "Imagine your death," a man responded. "Would you want your neck...
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Hero Dogs program enlists pups to help those who served
Nov 11, 2017 6:30 am - A new school year has started. No, not yours. We're talking about the newest class in the Hero Dogs training program. These special pups were handpicked before they wer...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsNov 10, 2017 8:00 am - Animal house: Meet and greet local rescue animals, plus see coldblooded creatures, raptors, caged birds and magic acts, and browse more than 100 pet-related companie...
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Coyote kills 1 dog, injures another canine in PalatineNov 10, 2017 12:00 am - One dog was killed and another injured in a coyote attack that happened while the canines were unattended in the backyard of a home near Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Pala...