Pets and Animals
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Last dance: Final performance for Ringling Bros. elephants
May 02, 2016 7:00 am - PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The curtain fell a final time for elephants performing at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus as the circus ended a practice that enthralled aud...
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Dog-walking seniors are healthier
May 02, 2016 5:54 am - Walking is the most common form of physical activity for people over age 60, and it's good for them. Among other benefits, it's linked to a lower risk of heart disease, ...
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Kitten stars of 'Keanu' destined for posh Hollywood futuresMay 02, 2016 5:00 am - LOS ANGELES — Anyone who's spent time with a cat might agree with filmmaker Peter Atencio when he says cats are the “15-year-olds of the animal kingdom.” Dogs are eager ...
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Pet vaccination and microchip clinicMay 01, 2016 1:00 am - The Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control Program and Lindenhurst police will offer a low-cost pet vaccination and microchip clinic from 9 a.m. to noon...
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Elgin pet expo brings in 500-600 animalsApr 30, 2016 1:00 am - A steady downfall of spring rain couldn't keep the constant line of canines of all sizes, shapes and smells from attending the Elgin Pet Expo Saturday. The City of Elgi...
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Watch: Nurses, turkey take care of rescued ducklingsApr 29, 2016 1:00 am - Nurse Jean Lowe is used to saving lives, but saving unborn ducklings was a first for her. Her efforts paid off Friday morning, when she watched nine fuzzy creatures begi...
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Constant cleaning helps keep allergens at bayApr 27, 2016 11:00 pm - Springtime is the beginning of seasonal allergies for many of us. As the snow melts and the flowers, grass and trees sprout, so too does the sneezing. If you know you a...
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Find family-friendly bird fun in northern Illinois this weekendApr 26, 2016 11:00 pm - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge will celebrate International Migratory Bi...
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Woodland kindergartners awed by Frog Lady and her animalsApr 26, 2016 1:00 am - Young students gasped Tuesday as the Frog Lady draped two snakes around her shoulders while she discussed herpetology at Woodland Primary School. Deb Krohn, known as the...
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Wisconsin duck gets new feet, thanks to 3-D printer