Pets and Animals
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H.E.L.P. to host adoption day for kittens, cats March 11Mar 02, 2017 10:00 pm - H.E.L.P. will host an adoption day for kittens and cats from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11, in the space adjoining Animal House Veterinary Hospital, 2079 Route 38, S...
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Researchers study sleep patters in dogsMar 01, 2017 10:00 pm - The sight of a dog sleeping on the hearth in front of a roaring fire conjures up images of peace, security and comfort. My images of a sleeping dog are of Arlie, our mi...
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McHenry County Animal Control offers vaccine clinicsFeb 28, 2017 10:00 pm - Is your dog up to date on their rabies, distemper and bordetella vaccinations? For minimal cost, you can be sure your dog is current by making an appointment at one of t...
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Maine West welcomes new therapy dogFeb 27, 2017 12:00 am - Teddy is only 9 months old, but he usually doesn't act his age. The young golden retriever — and newest employee at Maine West High School in Des Plaines — is peaceful,...
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Images: #TBT Gallery looks back at dog showsFeb 23, 2017 12:00 am - For this week's #TBT Gallery, we take a look back at dog shows in the Northwest suburbs in the 1960s and 1970s. There were a variety of ways to show off the talents of d...
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Natural supplements help with feline joint painFeb 22, 2017 10:00 pm - Diet and nutritional supplements can help manage many of the medical ailments your feline can suffer from. Today, I would like to discuss feline joint health. The reali...
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Feline lovers to converge at Lincoln State Cat ShowFeb 21, 2017 10:00 pm - If you're a cat lover or cat owner, the 56th annual Lincoln State Cat Club All-Breed Benefit Show is the place to be this weekend. The show is from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...
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Saving struggling bee populations focus of Lake County seminarFeb 21, 2017 12:00 am - Building a better hive may seem like a niche activity, but given that a third of the food on our dinner plates on any given night relies on pollination by bees, the miss...
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Things a reporter learned covering the Westminster dog show
Feb 20, 2017 4:30 am - I grew up with dogs (and a cat), as well as a mother who loved dogs - especially Siberian huskies. We had an illustrated book of dog breeds on the living room bookshelf,...
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Straight From the Source: Behind the scenes with a Westminster judgeFeb 20, 2017 4:30 am - Editor's note: Jay Richardson of Elgin was a judge at the venerable Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Q. What is the strangest or funniest thing you've seen at a sh...