Pets and Animals
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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...
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Pick up your canvas for third annual 'Art for the Paws' benefitJan 24, 2017 10:00 pm - Helping Paws Animal Shelter is sponsoring its third annual "Art for the Paws," a fundraiser and community outreach project in McHenry County. Artists of all abilities an...
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Lake County restoration ecologist to hold plant, animal diversity discussionJan 24, 2017 12:00 am - Ken Klick, restoration ecologist for the Lake County Forest Preserve District, will discuss the county's diversity of plants and animals during the Lake County Audubon S...
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Meet Siberian huskies at Batavia dog sled demoJan 23, 2017 10:00 pm - When you think of an arctic expedition, you might imagine powerful Siberian huskies pulling sleds that carry food and medicine from one frigid village to the next. On S...
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Why you should love the moleJan 22, 2017 10:00 pm - The mole is one of those animals that people love to hate. I'm convinced that's because it is greatly misunderstood. Once its not-so-dirty secrets are revealed, you're b...
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Animal treatment questions cancel 'A Dog's Purpose' premiereJan 19, 2017 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES - This weekend's premiere of "A Dog's Purpose" has been canceled following the release of a video that appears to show a frightened dog being forced into chu...