Pets and Animals
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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...
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Victory Centre of Bartlett adopts dog from Anderson Animal ShelterJun 28, 2016 11:00 pm - June 3 marked a special day at the Victory Centre of Bartlett. The senior community's residents and staff enjoyed a "Welcome Home Daisy Mae Party" to celebrate the arriv...
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Get rabies shots for pets Wednesday in Elk GroveJun 26, 2016 1:00 am - The Cook County Department of Animal & Rabies Control is holding a rabies vaccine clinic Wednesday, June 29, at the Elk Grove Park District Pavilion. The rabies shot is ...
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Why a dog park could be headed to Island LakeJun 25, 2016 7:36 am - Responding to requests from residents, Island Lake officials are investigating creating the village's first dog park. Public Works Director Brian Bartnick is eyeing a 2-...
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Lake Zurich joins effort to save monarch butterfliesJun 25, 2016 6:00 am - Lake Zurich will be part of a suburban push to help save monarch butterflies. Mayor Thomas Poynton read into the record at a meeting this week a proclamation stating the...