Pets and Animals
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Arlington horses must wonder, 'Is this place going to the dogs?'Jun 17, 2017 1:00 am - Arlington Park was going to the dogs on Saturday as a cabal of corgies took over the track. The short-legged, big-earred pups, with names like Miss Maggie Corgington an...
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Some wildlfe dads help raise the youngJun 15, 2017 11:00 pm - In the natural world, Mom is usually boss when it comes to raising babies. And in many species, the mom does most of the work on her own. But in some cases, Dad plays a ...
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Felines' instincts to explore may lead to troubleJun 14, 2017 11:00 pm - New feline adopters often ask: "How do I keep the cat off the kitchen counters and atop the refrigerator and stove?" Even supposedly savvy feline caretakers may say, "Th...
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Save-A-Pet to hold inaugural casino night fundraiserJun 07, 2017 11:00 pm - Put your gambling face on while enjoying Las Vegas-style excitement at Save-A-Pet's inaugural Aces for Animals Casino Night fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. Friday, June 16, at...
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Why should dogs have all the fun? Try adventure catting
Jun 06, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - At the beach, in the snow or on a hiking trail, heading outdoors for adventures with a "house cat" runs counter to the stereotype that all cats really wa...
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How to make plane trips easier on pets, and owners too
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Owners of flat-faced dogs don't mind the snorting
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Author events: Anderson's hosts David Sedaris and Manny the FrenchieJun 03, 2017 7:26 am - • Marty Brounstein, author of "Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust," discusses his book at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at the Illinois Holocaust ...
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Can early exposure to pets protect kids from allergies?Jun 03, 2017 7:17 am - Q. Neither of my sisters have pets, and all their kids have allergies. Could the fact that we have dogs, a horse and a barn cat be the reason that my kids aren't allergi...
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$6,000 reward for killers of coyote pups near Barrington HillsJun 02, 2017 1:00 am - A $6,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those responsible for the May 11 death of six coyote pups and se...