Pets and Animals
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How mail carriers are learning to avoid being attacked by dogsApr 13, 2018 1:00 am - Heather Paul adopted an American pit bull terrier with a troubled past. Animal control officers in downstate Bloomington found the dog several years ago running in a cor...
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Suburban habitats: Readers' photos of local wildlifeApr 12, 2018 11:00 pm - There is no scientific data that says more and more people every day look for, post or comment about animals and assorted wildlife. We just know it to be true. Check out...
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Hampshire Animal Hospital to offer microchip clinic April 28Apr 12, 2018 11:00 pm - A reduced cost microchip clinic will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Hampshire Animal Hospital, 126 Park St. in Hampshire. The Hampshire Police Depar...
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Annual "Pancakes for Ponies" May 6 to benefit Casey's Safe HavenApr 12, 2018 11:00 pm - Save the date for Casey's Safe Haven's third annual "Pancakes for Ponies" breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, May 6. Let them cook you breakfast! It's going to be a fun mor...
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A new study shows what many of us already believe: Dogs are good for kidsApr 12, 2018 6:00 am - I like to think I have a great relationship with my children. While I can't brag that my 19 years with my son and 16 years with my daughter have been perfect, I can chal...
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Dog rescuers, flush with donations, buy animals from the breeders they scorn
Apr 12, 2018 1:00 am - An effort that animal rescuers began more than a decade ago to buy dogs for $5 or $10 apiece from commercial breeders has become a nationwide shadow market that today se...
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Creature comforts planned at new Palatine dog facilityApr 10, 2018 11:00 pm - Northwest suburban dogs will have quite a comfortable experience awaiting them if their owners board them at a facility expected to open in about five months in Palatine...
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Dog boarding and training business to fill Hobby Lobby spot in PalatineApr 10, 2018 5:00 am - A large-scale dog boarding and training business will fill a vacant section of a former Hobby Lobby store at Palatine Plaza on Northwest Highway. Palatine village counci...
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Bartlett may drop minimum lot size to keep chickensApr 09, 2018 1:00 am - A year after issuing their first chicken-keeping license, Bartlett trustees are willing to drop a minimum lot-size requirement and allow the program to continue until at...
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Elgin Pet Expo features health, safety event April 14Apr 08, 2018 11:00 pm - On Saturday, April 14, the city of Elgin is hosting the Elgin Pet Expo from noon to 4 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall of Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way in Elgin. L...