Pets and Animals
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You can train your cat to use the toilet. Just don't expect it to flush.Mar 23, 2017 6:00 am - The apartment Daniel Freudberg shares with his girlfriend has two bathrooms. One is used by the couple and visitors. The other is used by their 7-month-old kitten, Kal, ...
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Arlington Heights police dog retiresMar 23, 2017 1:00 am - Arlington Heights' first police dog in years is retiring after almost a decade on the force, though her retirement is bittersweet. Layka, a 13-year-old Belgian Malinois,...
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Keep felines stimulated by having them hunt for foodMar 22, 2017 11:00 pm - My felines have so many toys to stimulate their "pounce drive" and activity level to keep them fit, I am convinced the stockpile could be sold to a secondhand store for ...
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Nine rare Irish puppies born just in time for St. Patrick's DayMar 17, 2017 5:00 am - About seven years ago, Theresa Nesbitt traveled to Ireland never expecting to fall in love. But that's what happened when a Glen of Imaal terrier, a rare Irish breed, ca...
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Pet expo begins at Arlington ParkMar 17, 2017 1:00 am - The 25th annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo opened Friday and runs through Sunday at Arlington Park in Arlington Heights. Exposition highlights include demonstrations by...
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Dock Dogs event in jeopardyMar 17, 2017 1:00 am - Libertyville officials say the annual Dog Days of Summer could be canceled because of a lack of sponsorship. The event held in July brings thousands of visitors, with t...
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Paint Your Pet Event Benefits Barb's Precious Rescue in PalatineMar 16, 2017 11:00 pm - On Thursday, March 2nd, supporters of Barb's Precious Rescue and Adoption Center (BPRAC), Palatine, gathered for a "Paint Your Pet" fundraising event at Pinot's Palette ...
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Meow Madness: The Purrfect mix of kittens and basketballMar 16, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Watch out Villanova and Kentucky (and Arizona and Northwestern), there's a new set of cats going wild for March Madness. Time for Meow Madness, coming in Apri...
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How to go on roadtrip with your petMar 14, 2017 11:00 pm - Spring Break. A time to travel to destinations like Cancun, Mexico, Daytona Beach or Orlando, Florida or Wisconsin Dells for a week or a few days. Some people booked ear...
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Chicagoland Family Pet Expo coming this weekend at Arlington ParkMar 13, 2017 11:00 pm - The 25th annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo will run Friday through Sunday, March 17-19, at Arlington Park in Arlington Heights. Exposition highlights include performanc...