Pets and Animals
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The Mustang Summit heads to Woodstock’s Soulful Prairies Aug. 25Aug 21, 2024 10:25 am - The Mustang Summit is galloping into the Soulful Prairies sanctuary and healing center in Woodstock on Sunday, Aug. 25, as part of the initiative to expand mustang education to the horse-loving general public.
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Don’t miss chance to make O’Hare pup a star in TSA’s ‘Cutest Canine’ contestAug 20, 2024 5:10 pm - TSA’s ‘Cutest Canine’ contest features O’Hare contender, Badger, who loves his ball and is a hardworking pup.
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Randall Oaks Zoo celebrates 60 years of animals and wonderAug 16, 2024 11:18 am - Randall Oaks Zoo is celebrating its 60th anniversary, commemorating six decades of conservation, education, and unforgettable family fun.
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Free as a bird: In retirement, columnist plans to travel in hopes of new sightingsAug 05, 2024 11:52 am - Words on Birds columnist Jeff Reiter recently retired from his day job and looks forward to traveling and new sightings of birds.
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When the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center will open to visitorsAug 02, 2024 4:01 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County plans to unveil its new wildlife rehabilitation clinic and visitor center in Glen Ellyn by the end of the year.
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Why the Willowbrook Wildlife Center has a new name, new lookAug 01, 2024 6:10 pm - The Willowbrook Wildlife Center is rolling out a new name as a new building takes shape on the campus in Glen Ellyn. The eye-catching, two-story structure will house a wi...
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Almost Home Foundation rescue seeks foster homesJul 31, 2024 5:15 pm - Almost Home Foundation's kennel expansion is underway. A larger facility will mean more lives saved; however, the rescue cannot house dogs or cats at the kennel during construction.
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Mundelein mourns passing of police dog TitanJul 31, 2024 10:16 am - The Mundelein Police Department is mourning the death of its first police dog, Titan. A German shepherd born and raised in Slovakia, Titan joined the department in 2015 w...
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For the love of pets: Carol Stream charity helps families with veterinary costsJul 28, 2024 5:41 am - Dr. Mondrian Contreras knows pets are family. That is why he founded the VetBros Pet Education Charitable Fund, a nonprofit that helps families who are in financial crisis take care of any costs for veterinarian services.
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‘FranDan Day’ in Hoffman Estates: Frannie the Chihuahua makes 500th run to greet mail carrierJul 27, 2024 5:45 pm - A unique relationship reaches a major landmark in Hoffman Estates. Chihuahua Frannie Joy ran outside to greet mail carrier Dan Larsen for the 500th time.