Pets and Animals
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Wildlife just trying to stay warm in cold monthsJan 02, 2017 12:00 am - Winter brings cold and snow, but it's also a time when some wild animals are more visible as they feed during the day. According to experts from the Illinois Department ...
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The highs and lows of the year for animals in the suburbsDec 22, 2016 12:00 am - You know that old cliché about it being the best of times and the worst of times? Well, when it comes to our animal friends, the same holds true in 2016. Take dogs, for ...
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Will County prosecutors unveil comfort dogs to help kids testifyDec 15, 2016 4:40 am - Will County's top prosecutor and chief judge are self-confessed "dog people," so they already know the mere presence of a furry face can make just about any situation be...
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Elgin animal control bringing holiday cheer to petsDec 13, 2016 12:00 am - If money is tight during the holidays but you still want your pets to have presents, the Elgin Police Department wants to know. Animal control officers Matt Ciesielczyk ...
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Elmhurst man helps save endangered penguins in South AfricaDec 12, 2016 10:00 pm - Elmhurst resident Kurt Heizmann is a man who takes his job to heart. Heizmann, the Shedd Aquarium's assistant supervisor of marine animals and birds of prey, is also one...
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Holidays bring seasonal challenges for pet ownersDec 07, 2016 10:00 pm - The winter holidays are a time of family and joy, and for pet owners the celebration may include the furry members of the family. Cook County Animal and Rabies Control i...
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Constable: With dog banned, Salvation Army bell ringer works soloDec 01, 2016 4:00 am - Bell ringers collecting donations in red kettles for the Salvation Army often hear comments such as, “I'll catch you on the way out,” “Sorry, I don't carry cash” or “Mer...
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How to pick a great holiday gift for your petNov 30, 2016 10:00 pm - The holidays are upon us and it is time for gift-giving. Nutmeg, our cat, seems to think every box and bag brought into the house needs his personal attention. What he d...
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Mundelein pet stores to be licensed, must post dog, cat breeding reportsNov 28, 2016 12:00 am - Editor's note: The story has been corrected to show trustees Dawn Abernathy, Bill Rekus and Ray Semple and Mayor Steve Lentz voted for the plan, while trustees Holly...
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Veterinary Specialty Center Hosts Fifth Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive for Nina's Pet Food Pantry and Our House of Hope Pet Food PantryNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - Veterinary Specialty Center in Buffalo Grove has kicked off their Fifth Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive with a goal to bring in over 4,000 pounds of pet food and supplies ...