Pets and Animals
-
Elgin High School’s annual National Biodiversity Teach-In returns with 25 free webinarsJan 29, 2024 12:30 pm - Scientists from around the world will participate in this year’s National Biodiversity Teach-In, organized annually by environmental science students at Elgin High School.
-
Winter backyard visitors and moreJan 29, 2024 11:23 am - Recently shared photos on the Daily Herald’s Suburban Wildlife Facebook page have included coyotes, eagles, birds and deer.
-
Coyotes are more active this time of year. Here’s how to keep your pets safeJan 21, 2024 8:09 am - A recent coyote attack on a dog in Arlington Heights prompted police there to issue a warning, as wildlife experts note that the animals could be particularly active in ...
-
Eagles fly high over Fox River at ‘In Search of Eagles’Jan 20, 2024 5:34 pm - Representatives from several organizations were on hand to help visitors spot eagles during an “In Search of Eagles” program Saturday morning at the McHenry Dam, Algonqui...
-
Join the paw-ty as the Great American Dog Show returns to Schaumburg this weekendJan 19, 2024 7:35 pm - Dog lovers united Friday as the Great American Dog Show was unleashed upon the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Jamie Mazursky, who handles public relations for...
-
Recapping the year in birding: Local watchers experienced some mind-bending sightings in 2023Jan 17, 2024 6:43 am - For birders, the word invasion usually refers to birds from the north coming south. We treasure the occasional winters when large numbers of fleeting species such as cros...
-
Furever Home Dog Sanctuary, coffee roaster have more than a name in common
Jan 10, 2024 8:55 am - FurEver Home Coffee in Crystal Lake and Furever Home Dog Sanctuary near Richmond are in no way related. But FurEver Home Coffee’s legal team gave owner Matthew Ryan a hea...
-
Celebrate Eagles along the Fox River and on Geneva Lake on Jan. 20Jan 09, 2024 9:32 pm - Celebrate the eagles of the Fox River Valley on Saturday, Jan. 20. Winter is a perfect time to see eagles in the wild as they congregate to feed near the open waters at ...
-
Unwanted pets are filling shelters, but advocates caution about adopting them as holiday gifts
-
DuPage Senior Citizens Council partners with Lombard Veterinary Hospital to help senior pet ownersDec 15, 2023 11:07 pm - The DuPage Senior Citizens Council has partnered with Lombard Veterinary Hospital to be the recipient of their Giving With a Thankful Heart campaign. From Nov. 1 until ...