Pets and Animals
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Puggle thrown from moving SUV reunited with ownersJun 26, 2017 1:00 am - Mary Neals cried herself to sleep Sunday after Misty, the little Puggle she hadn't spent a day without since welcoming her into the family, left their Round Lake Park ho...
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Appointments offered during National Microchip Your Pet MonthJun 21, 2017 11:00 pm - In honor of National Microchip Your Pet Month, the McHenry County Department of Health-Animal Control is offering McHenry County residents $10 microchipping appointments...
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Scruffy little dog named Gobi scores book, movie deals
Jun 21, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK - As dog stories go, this one about a scruffy little stray named Gobi has legs for miles. The sand-colored pooch with big, soulful eyes has a book out and movie...
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Snuggling with chickens could make you sick
Jun 17, 2017 7:30 am - America's love affair with backyard chickens is a tad too intimate, and it's making some of us sick. Just this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says,...
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Arlington horses must wonder, 'Is this place going to the dogs?'Jun 17, 2017 1:00 am - Arlington Park was going to the dogs on Saturday as a cabal of corgies took over the track. The short-legged, big-earred pups, with names like Miss Maggie Corgington an...
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Some wildlfe dads help raise the youngJun 15, 2017 11:00 pm - In the natural world, Mom is usually boss when it comes to raising babies. And in many species, the mom does most of the work on her own. But in some cases, Dad plays a ...
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Felines' instincts to explore may lead to troubleJun 14, 2017 11:00 pm - New feline adopters often ask: "How do I keep the cat off the kitchen counters and atop the refrigerator and stove?" Even supposedly savvy feline caretakers may say, "Th...
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Save-A-Pet to hold inaugural casino night fundraiserJun 07, 2017 11:00 pm - Put your gambling face on while enjoying Las Vegas-style excitement at Save-A-Pet's inaugural Aces for Animals Casino Night fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. Friday, June 16, at...
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Why should dogs have all the fun? Try adventure catting
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How to make plane trips easier on pets, and owners too