Pets and Animals
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County officials investigating Lake Zurich dog attackJun 07, 2016 1:00 am - Lake County Animal Control is investigating an alleged attack by two dogs on another canine that was walking with its owner in Lake Zurich. The attack is reported to hav...
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Lake County releases 100 baby turtlesJun 02, 2016 1:00 am - Editor's note: A story about the release of 100 Blanding's turtles in Lake County contained an incorrect identification. Gary Glowacki is a wildlife biologist with t...
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Humans should more responsible with dogsJun 01, 2016 11:00 pm - Dogs have been around for millions of years. The fossil record shows three main groups of dogs - the third one, the canines, produced the dogs we know today. Fossil and ...
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8 things to know if you see turtles crossing the roadJun 01, 2016 5:26 am - If you see a turtle trying to cross the road, DuPage County Forest Preserve District officials suggest that you: • Never slam on your brakes; gradually slow down. If the...
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Nesting season has begun - watch for turtles on roadJun 01, 2016 5:00 am - Why did the turtle cross the road? To get to the other side. Really. And the reason is no joke. Turtle nesting season has begun again throughout the suburbs and pregna...
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Miniature horses provide comfort for elderlyMay 31, 2016 11:00 pm - Charmer and Mystery, two miniature horses from Mane in Heaven, recently visited with the elderly at the Older Adult Services program of Advocate Lutheran General Hospita...
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Leave baby wild animals alone, new campaign stresses
May 31, 2016 7:00 am - SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - A South Dakota wildlife official is trying to combat a scene she sees several times every summer: A mom and her children show up carrying a box ...
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Six cygnets hatch to Schaumburg swansMay 31, 2016 1:00 am - Memorial Day was not the only sign of summer's return this week. Six cygnets hatched to parent swans Louis and Serena in Schaumburg and are already learning to paddle ar...
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Algonquin Commons now welcomes dogsMay 30, 2016 11:00 pm - If you're trying to match your new headband or sweater to your favorite pooch's fur, the folks at Algonquin Commons are making it a little easier. Starting Wednesday, Ju...
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Wheaton fire department now equipped with pet oxygen masksMay 28, 2016 7:15 am - Wheaton Fire Department Chief Bill Schultz estimates his staff only sees one or two cases per year of animals overcome by smoke inhalation. Despite the low numbers, Whea...