Pets and Animals
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Squirrel appreciation dayJan 16, 2018 12:00 am - How many squirrel species live in Lake County? Stop by from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center in Riverwoods for squirrel trivia, tou...
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Yes, 'pawternity' benefits are a thing
Jan 14, 2018 12:00 am - Think having a baby is rough? Just try bringing home a new puppy. All babies need is a couple of diaper changes, a few feedings and a burping session once in a while. Bu...
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Learn about bird conservationJan 11, 2018 12:00 am - Citizens for Conservation will launch its 2018 community education program series by presenting "Barrington-area Birds - From Natural Areas to Your Backyard" at 10 a.m. ...
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Practice safety first with pets during frigid weatherJan 10, 2018 10:00 pm - Pet owners should take special precautions with dangerously low temperatures still ahead this winter. Dr. Donna Alexander, administrator of the Cook County Department of...
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Brushing your feline's teeth maintains its good healthJan 10, 2018 10:00 pm - If you look at the inside of your feline's mouth you will see perfection based on the functionality of the large fang-like teeth, tearing molars and baby grooming inciso...
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Alligators in North Carolina spent days trapped in swamp ice - and survived
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Tips to keep your dog safe in winterJan 02, 2018 10:00 pm - “Baby, it's cold outside.” Whoever coined that phrase must have lived in our area, what with temperatures of 9 degrees below zero and wind chill factors of 24 degrees b...
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10 years of doggy training in South Elgin after Hurricane KatrinaJan 02, 2018 1:00 pm - A South Elgin woman celebrated the 10th anniversary of her dog obedience and agility business, which she launched after she and her husband lost their home to hurricane ...
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How animal-assisted therapy helps students cope with anxietyDec 30, 2017 12:00 am - Editor's note: This is the latest in Suburban Education Lab, an occasional series focusing on innovative programs at suburban schools, colleges and universities tac...
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Bartlett firefighters get help in rescuing petsDec 27, 2017 12:00 am - The Fetch Foundation, a nonprofit charity dedicated to saving pets, has donated "Fido Bags" to the Bartlett Fire Protection District this holiday season. The Fido Bag pr...