Pets and Animals
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ECC Arts Center presents 'Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience' April 27Mar 20, 2018 11:00 pm - The Elgin Community College Arts Center presents the Centerstage performance of "Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27. The performance wil...
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United suspends new reservations for pets in cargo hold
Mar 20, 2018 7:00 am - United Airlines is pausing its pet-shipping business after mishaps that include a dog winding up in Japan instead of Kansas. United said Tuesday that it will halt PetSaf...
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Join the crane countMar 19, 2018 1:00 am - A training workshop for the annual crane count will be 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. On April 14, fr...
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What to know if you're taking your pets on plane flightsMar 17, 2018 5:30 am - Veterinarian gives advice on making sure the flight is safe for yours
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Animal rights group: Airlines must do more to protect petsMar 17, 2018 5:30 am - As federal agencies investigate the death of a French bulldog in an overhead compartment on a United Airlines flight, animal rights advocates are calling on carriers to ...
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Paddy-day pets part of color Saturday at Arlington Heights expoMar 17, 2018 1:00 am - Not everyone can travel to Ireland to kiss the famed Blarney stone. But there are opportunities to smooch a pooch at this weekend's Chicagoland Family Pet Expo in Arling...
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7 doggie Easter egg hunts for your four-legged friendsMar 15, 2018 11:00 pm - Kids hunting for vibrantly colored Easter eggs is a sure sign of spring. And while there are plenty of them to choose from, there are also hunts designed for furry, four...
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How you should listen to nature's spring musicMar 15, 2018 11:00 pm - It's the music of March. "Listen!" I said to the group gathered around the maple tree during our Maple Sugaring Days at Creek Bend Nature Center. I cupped my ears, signa...
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Take these simple steps to monitor your cat's weightMar 13, 2018 11:00 pm - Are you a feline fancier who knows your feline well, to the point you can be considered an expert? By that, I mean, are you observant in everything they do, down to the ...
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Reptile Rampage gives families hands-on experienceMar 11, 2018 1:00 am - Families had their hands full Sunday with turtles, lizards, snakes and other critters at Reptile Rampage, the annual spring fundraiser for the Wildlife Discovery Center ...