Pets and Animals
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Saving struggling bee populations focus of Lake County seminarFeb 21, 2017 12:00 am - Building a better hive may seem like a niche activity, but given that a third of the food on our dinner plates on any given night relies on pollination by bees, the miss...
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Things a reporter learned covering the Westminster dog show
Feb 20, 2017 4:30 am - I grew up with dogs (and a cat), as well as a mother who loved dogs - especially Siberian huskies. We had an illustrated book of dog breeds on the living room bookshelf,...
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Straight From the Source: Behind the scenes with a Westminster judgeFeb 20, 2017 4:30 am - Editor's note: Jay Richardson of Elgin was a judge at the venerable Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Q. What is the strangest or funniest thing you've seen at a sh...
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Learn about birding Lake CountyFeb 16, 2017 12:00 am - Nan Buckardt, director of education for the Lake County Forest Preserve District, will be the featured speaker March 6 at the next Lake County Audubon Society meeting. T...
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Dogs can suffer from Alzheimer's type symptomsFeb 15, 2017 10:00 pm - When you share your life with a dog you understand the sheer pleasure of it - the relaxation of walking him, the exhilaration of having him "come" when you call him and ...
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Rumor the German shepherd wins Westminster at lastFeb 14, 2017 12:00 am - NEW YORK - Quite a rally for Rumor - a commanding comeback for German shepherds, too. Rumor was crowned America's top dog Tuesday night when, a year after a near miss, s...
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Anderson Animal Shelter expands with North Aurora adoption centerFeb 09, 2017 10:00 pm - Anderson Animal Shelter has partnered with Pet Supplies Plus to open a satellite adoption center in North Aurora. About 15 dogs and puppies and 25 cats and kittens are n...
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Cook County advises vaccinations for canine fluFeb 09, 2017 12:00 am - The canine flu has re-emerged this year, and Cook County Animal and Rabies Control is advising pet owners to vaccinate their dogs in order to protect them from the disea...
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Boredom may be reason for feline's misbehaviorFeb 08, 2017 10:00 pm - Felines can display the same obnoxious behavior generally reserved for over stimulated canines. They greet by meows, jumping and sometime by playful attacks. Usually, th...
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East Dundee church hopes to receive comfort dog soonFeb 05, 2017 10:00 pm - When the Immanuel Lutheran Church's congregation receives its comfort dog this year, it will have little time to nap. The golden retriever will be kept busy consoling vi...