Pets and Animals
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Save-A-Pet gives injured kitten second chanceJul 17, 2016 11:00 pm - Submitted by Save-A-Pet Laying on the side of the road, clinging to life, many wondered if the helpless, 4-month-old kitten had any chance of survival. Wooly Nelson was...
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Water sport of dock jumping is fun for canine and ownerJul 17, 2016 8:00 am - A dog, a dock, water and a ball. These are all you need to join the growing canine water sports, "dock jumping." You and your dog are a team, with your dog competing for...
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Furniture store funds Mundelein animal rescue effortsJul 15, 2016 10:01 am - Submitted by Lekas & Levine Public Relations It's tough enough being a puppy mill puppy. But it's even worse being a puppy mill puppy born with a malfunctioning liver as...
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Kane County Animal Control offers rabies vaccine and microchip clinicsJul 11, 2016 11:00 pm - So far, 2017 has proved to be a great year for Kane County Animal Control. Adoptable cats and dogs have found new homes, proving once again that everyone deserves a seco...
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Dog Days of Summer continues in LibertyvilleJul 09, 2016 1:00 am - Libertyville's eighth annual Dog Days of Summer continued Saturday with plenty of activities for dogs and their human friends. The DockDogs Regional Competition feature...
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New digs for dogs on Queen Mary 2 cruise shipJul 08, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Dogs that sail on the Queen Mary 2 are getting the royal treatment. The ship has just undergone $132 million in renovations that include new accommodations fo...
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Algonquin author writes humorous tales of dog ownershipJul 07, 2016 1:00 am - The day Mike Brower and his wife, Pam Reno, brought home a 10-week-old puppy seven years ago, their lives changed forever. Abby, a Havana Silk dog, instantly dominated t...
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Outdoor survival tips for Bear Country
Jul 06, 2016 7:00 am - ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A basic rule on what to do when encountering a bear in the wilderness is so common, it's long been a mantra: "If it's brown, you lie down. If it's bl...
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Think before you take your feline traveling on a hot dayJul 05, 2016 11:00 pm - Warm weather months present a host of challenges for feline caregivers, even if we are strict "inside only" enthusiasts. Warm weather creates concerns for heat exhausti...
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Jumping dogs compete in LibertyvilleJul 04, 2016 11:00 pm - The eighth annual Libertyville's Dog Days of Summer means four days of fun for both humans and dogs. Taking place Thursday, July 7, through Sunday, July 10, at Cook Par...