Pets and Animals
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Feline memory based on experience, sensory perceptionsJul 12, 2017 11:00 pm - As feline enthusiasts, we get the term "smarty-cat," because we see firsthand feline repetitive learned behavior. Wikipedia defines feline intelligence as "the capacity ...
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'Great' first female police dog in ElginJul 12, 2017 1:00 am - Elgin has its first female police dog since the canine program was created 26 years ago. Tango is a 20-month-old German shepherd paired with Officer Marshall Kite, whose...
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Astonishing Falcon Recovery shared by Author & IllustratorJul 11, 2017 11:00 pm - RIVERWOODS, IL - On August 13, from 1-3pm, Brushwood Center will host a book signing and talk with the author and the illustrator of the recent publication, "The Peregri...
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Roosters now illegal in most of Kane CountyJul 11, 2017 1:00 am - Celebrations at the end of January marked the beginning of the Year of the Rooster in Chinese culture. But in Kane County, 2017 will commemorate the end of roosters, as ...
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Animal House Shelter invites you to PAWFest July 15Jul 10, 2017 11:00 pm - Join Animal House Shelter for PAWfest, an afternoon of fun as they celebrate more than 30,000 adoptions to date and raise funds to save the lives of more animals in need...
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Children's Dog Show in BarringtonJul 09, 2017 1:00 am - The Barrington Park District is organizing the 12th annual Children's Dog Show. It's set from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at Citizens Park, 511 Lake Zurich Roa...
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Libertyville going to the dogs for ninth annual canine festJul 08, 2017 1:00 am - Libertyville is going to the dogs this weekend, and hundreds of residents and visitors, not to mention their canine companions, couldn't be happier. Crowds of humans and...
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Lincolnshire seeking entries for dog phot contestJul 07, 2017 1:00 am - Would you like to see your dog showcased as the Lincolnshire Police Department's 2017 National Night Out Honorary K-9? Submit your favorite dog photo capturing the spiri...
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ASK A DESIGNER: Stylish decor and pets can coexist
Jul 05, 2017 7:00 am - It's gotten easier to have a house full of pets without sacrificing the home decor you want. Interior designer Vern Yip, a judge on HGTV's "Design Star" and a dog person...
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Be on your guard when pets explore gardensJul 04, 2017 11:00 pm - Seems like everyone on our block has been out working on their yards, weeding, watering, mulching, planting and fertilizing. Warm weather also brings out more people the...