Pets and Animals
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Will County prosecutors unveil comfort dogs to help kids testifyDec 15, 2016 4:40 am - Will County's top prosecutor and chief judge are self-confessed "dog people," so they already know the mere presence of a furry face can make just about any situation be...
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Elgin animal control bringing holiday cheer to petsDec 13, 2016 12:00 am - If money is tight during the holidays but you still want your pets to have presents, the Elgin Police Department wants to know. Animal control officers Matt Ciesielczyk ...
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Elmhurst man helps save endangered penguins in South AfricaDec 12, 2016 10:00 pm - Elmhurst resident Kurt Heizmann is a man who takes his job to heart. Heizmann, the Shedd Aquarium's assistant supervisor of marine animals and birds of prey, is also one...
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Holidays bring seasonal challenges for pet ownersDec 07, 2016 10:00 pm - The winter holidays are a time of family and joy, and for pet owners the celebration may include the furry members of the family. Cook County Animal and Rabies Control i...
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Constable: With dog banned, Salvation Army bell ringer works soloDec 01, 2016 4:00 am - Bell ringers collecting donations in red kettles for the Salvation Army often hear comments such as, “I'll catch you on the way out,” “Sorry, I don't carry cash” or “Mer...
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How to pick a great holiday gift for your petNov 30, 2016 10:00 pm - The holidays are upon us and it is time for gift-giving. Nutmeg, our cat, seems to think every box and bag brought into the house needs his personal attention. What he d...
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Mundelein pet stores to be licensed, must post dog, cat breeding reportsNov 28, 2016 12:00 am - Editor's note: The story has been corrected to show trustees Dawn Abernathy, Bill Rekus and Ray Semple and Mayor Steve Lentz voted for the plan, while trustees Holly...
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Veterinary Specialty Center Hosts Fifth Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive for Nina's Pet Food Pantry and Our House of Hope Pet Food PantryNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - Veterinary Specialty Center in Buffalo Grove has kicked off their Fifth Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive with a goal to bring in over 4,000 pounds of pet food and supplies ...
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Make time for structured play with felinesNov 22, 2016 10:00 pm - Our feline friends benefit from structured playtime and a constant need to be entertained. All the destructive behavior that occurs during the holiday season can easily...
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Why eBird is Your Best FriendNov 20, 2016 12:00 am - Matthew Cvetas, president of the Illinois Ornithological Society, will discuss the eBird website at the Lake County Audubon Society's general meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m....