Pets and Animals
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A look at our changing bird populationMay 07, 2018 11:00 pm - The basement archive of a military museum seems an odd place to find a 41-year-old bird checklist. Then again, this is Cantigny. We like history. We save stuff. Thanks...
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Anderson Animal Shelter to hold Mega Adoption event in North AuroraMay 07, 2018 11:00 pm - Find the cat, dog, kitten or puppy of your dreams at Anderson Animal Shelter's first Mega Adoption Event in 2018. Save a life and expand your four-legged family - just ...
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Pancakes and ponies at equine rescue fundraiser in St. CharlesMay 06, 2018 1:00 am - Small horses and big stacks of hot cakes came together Sunday as the St. Charles Moose Lodge hosted the 3rd annual Pancakes for Ponies fundraiser to benefit Casey's Safe...
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Build a Bird House May 18 at The Wildbird ShackMay 02, 2018 11:00 pm - The Wildbird Shack is happy to announce our next Build a Bird House Workshop on May 18 from 6:30PM-8:30PM! Enjoy a fun evening crafting your own lovely bird house. We ha...
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Feline's overall health begins with the mouthMay 02, 2018 11:00 pm - Some feline caregivers are surprised to learn that their pets may suffer from some of the same medical symptoms as people. I am convinced that if we take a common-sense...
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Springtime means its skunk season in the suburbsApr 30, 2018 11:00 pm - Skunks! No American mammal is better known and less popular than the striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis). That said, there are some folks that find skunks to be quite cute...
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Heartland Animal Shelter Rummage Sale May 12 and 13Apr 28, 2018 11:00 pm - Heartland Animal Shelter is hosting a Rummage Sale Saturday, May 12, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Sunday, May 13, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbro...
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DuPage County department gets new 'Animal Services' nameApr 27, 2018 1:00 am - Sometimes, a longer name isn't always better or - in the case of "DuPage County Animal Care and Control" - completely accurate. County officials say the six-word name fa...
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It's baby bison time at FermilabApr 26, 2018 11:00 pm - Fermilab offers several annual traditions for our neighbors, from the Family Open House to the STEM Career Expo. But none are quite as anticipated as the birth of the ye...
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Taking steps to protect animalsApr 26, 2018 6:00 am - Few associations are as negative as those that come to mind when one hears the words commonly associated with the plight of homeless animals. When we think of stray ani...