Pets and Animals
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Digger the dog still missing, but lawsuit over escape settledJan 18, 2018 12:00 am - Digger the dog has yet to be reunited with his Palatine family, but a settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed over his 2015 escape from a boarding facility. Todd ...
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Meet Levi, comfort dog for East Dundee churchJan 17, 2018 10:00 pm - In the six months that Levi the comfort dog has been with the Immanuel Lutheran Church congregation in East Dundee, he's been busy. He's been so busy that people can't c...
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Why we're seeing more coyotes this winterJan 17, 2018 10:00 pm - Just before dawn on New Year's morning, I let my dogs outside and shuffled to the kitchen, half-asleep, to make coffee. No sooner had I ground the beans than a fury of ...
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Images: Wildlife caught on cameraJan 17, 2018 12:00 am - Motion-detecting wildlife cameras are yielding serious science as well as amusing photos. ...
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Keep your dog happy this winter with inside gamesJan 16, 2018 10:00 pm - My dog, Kasey, and I have been enjoying the winter weather. He's a big dog, which means big dog activities in the snow - going for walks in wind chill temperatures of 20...
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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...