Pets and Animals
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St. Patrick's Day 5K supports South Elgin animal shelterMar 12, 2017 1:00 am - Animal lovers, St. Patrick's Day merrymakers and hardcore runners converged at South Elgin's SEBA Park Sunday for the second St. Pat's Day 5K to benefit Anderson Animal ...
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How to help your dog slim downMar 11, 2017 6:30 am - The Arlington Dog House, a grooming/daycare/boarding facility in Arlington Heights has had many customers with dogs that are overweight ask for advice on how to get thei...
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Pets can offer a few deductionsMar 08, 2017 10:00 pm - Have you been procrastinating about filing your income taxes because you are searching for deductions? Feline fanciers sure wish we could receive a deduction on all our ...
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St. Martin's Episcopal Church starts pet ministriesMar 07, 2017 10:00 pm - St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Des Plaines will begin offering pet ministries through its Paws in the Pews and Pet Grief and Loss Group. This first of its kind ministr...
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Constable: Dogs, cats soon can have their own cafe in Lake VillaMar 04, 2017 12:00 am - Did you hear the one about the pit bull who walks into his surprise doggy birthday party at a cafe and orders an oat biscotti off the menu designed for horses? You might...
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Pet rescue to break ground on shelterMar 02, 2017 10:00 pm - Thanks to a $100,000 donation from Pat and Vince Foglia of North Barrington, Palatine-based Young at Heart Pet Rescue has reached a capital campaign milestone enabling i...
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H.E.L.P. to host adoption day for kittens, cats March 11Mar 02, 2017 10:00 pm - H.E.L.P. will host an adoption day for kittens and cats from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11, in the space adjoining Animal House Veterinary Hospital, 2079 Route 38, S...
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Researchers study sleep patters in dogsMar 01, 2017 10:00 pm - The sight of a dog sleeping on the hearth in front of a roaring fire conjures up images of peace, security and comfort. My images of a sleeping dog are of Arlie, our mi...
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McHenry County Animal Control offers vaccine clinicsFeb 28, 2017 10:00 pm - Is your dog up to date on their rabies, distemper and bordetella vaccinations? For minimal cost, you can be sure your dog is current by making an appointment at one of t...
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Maine West welcomes new therapy dogFeb 27, 2017 12:00 am - Teddy is only 9 months old, but he usually doesn't act his age. The young golden retriever — and newest employee at Maine West High School in Des Plaines — is peaceful,...