Pets and Animals
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McHenry County adoption center to host 'Clear the Shelters Day' Aug. 19Aug 09, 2017 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center will participate in the third annual "Clear the Shelters" Day on Saturday, Aug. 19, by waiving the adoption fee for...
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Thousands of chickens on suburban farm? Plan has neighbors upsetAug 09, 2017 5:30 am - The movement to grow backyard chickens has caused controversy in many suburbs, so it should be no surprise that a proposal to house thousands of them just outside North ...
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Sheep star in Naperville's 'Animals, Animals!' event for kidsAug 06, 2017 1:00 am - Lions and tigers and bears and ... sheep! Oh, my. The "Animals, Animals!" theme of the Naperville Plays! events for kids took a turn for the fields Sunday at the Naper ...
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Lake County considers bird-friendly guidelines for new buildingsAug 04, 2017 5:30 am - Construction continues on the $112 million Lake County courthouse in Waukegan, so it's too late to change the building's design to protect birds. However, Lake County Bo...
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Lake County considers bird-friendly building guidelinesAug 04, 2017 1:00 am - Construction continues on the $112 million Lake County courthouse in Waukegan, so it's too late to change the building's design to protect birds. However, Lake County Bo...
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How to keep your buddy safe from canine influenzaAug 02, 2017 11:00 pm - The topic of canine influenza is in the media. From newspapers to social media, it's a concern for those of us who share our lives with dogs. The AVMA, ASPCA, CDC and do...
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Palatine dog training centerAug 02, 2017 1:00 am - A Closer Bond Dog Community Center celebrates the grand opening of its new 8,000-square-foot dog training center at 550 W. Wood St., Unit 300, in Palatine, from noon to ...
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Companionship with dogs has many health benefits for humansJul 30, 2017 11:00 pm - “Why do people have dogs?” asked a STEAM camper at Mundelein High School's third annual summer camp for middle school students. Wagging tails, furry faces, giant sloppy ...
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Senior felines need extra dose of loving careJul 26, 2017 11:00 pm - Our middle-aged and senior felines need an extra measure of tender, loving care, complemented by extra veterinary care. As our felines age, we need to be knowledgeable ...
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Yoga students have fun with goats at Elburn farmJul 26, 2017 11:00 pm - Seven kids munched away for an hour Wednesday at their home at Rustic Road Farm near Elburn. The goats didn't seem to mind that they had to share a makeshift pen with a ...