Pets and Animals
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Find your special valentine at Buddy FoundationFeb 01, 2017 10:00 pm - Yes, Valentine's Day is coming, and we would all like to receive valentines and be someone's heart. Whether it is noted with cards, candy or flowers, it doesn't matter, ...
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Two dogs stolen from Arlington Heights shopJan 31, 2017 12:00 am - Arlington Heights police are looking for two people suspected of stealing two designer dogs from a pet shop, officials said Tuesday. Police said the dogs, a Shih Tzu-Poo...
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Husky attacked by pit bull in Round Lake Park diesJan 30, 2017 12:00 am - A dog involved in a fight with what appeared to a pit bull Saturday in Round Lake Park has died, authorities said Monday. Round Lake Park Police Chief George Filenko sa...
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Paint Your Pet Event Supports Barb's Precious RescueJan 29, 2017 10:00 pm - On Thursday, March 2nd, supporters of Barb's Precious Rescue and Adoption Center (BPRAC), Palatine, will gather for a "Paint Your Pet" fundraising event at Pinot's Palet...
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Lake County Fairgrounds goes to the dogs for 32nd annual showJan 29, 2017 12:00 am - The Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake went to the dogs Sunday. The fairgrounds played home to the Park Shore & Chain O' Lakes Kennel Clubs' all-breed dog show. The ev...
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Author events: Exotic pet vet Dr. Laurie Hess signs new book in NapervilleJan 28, 2017 6:22 am - • Meet award-winning author and illustrator Kevin Henkes as he signs copies of "Egg," his new title for preschoolers, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Anderson's Bookshop,...
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Ever wondered about animals that help people in unique ways?Jan 27, 2017 5:00 am - When people think about working animals, what often comes to mind are dogs that herd sheep, horses that work on farms and animals that perform in movies. But there are l...
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Owls are part cuddly, part ruthless killerJan 27, 2017 5:00 am - Many years ago, in the blackness of nighttime in the country, I saw an apparition. It was a large, white-winged specter hovering by the hedgerow some six feet in the air...
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Morton Arboretum event shows huskies' strengthsJan 26, 2017 5:00 am - Snow or no snow, Siberian huskies will show off their dog-sledding prowess this weekend at Morton Arboretum's Husky Heroes event. “If there's no snow, the demonstrations...
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Fundraiser to help pair rescued pit bulls with veteransJan 26, 2017 12:00 am - The new Main Event Entertainment in Hoffman Estates will host the 4th annual Patriots, Pits & Pins fundraiser for Pits For Patriots on Sunday, March 5. The Bensenville-b...