Pets and Animals
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Low-cost rabies shots available through Cook CountyApr 17, 2016 11:00 pm - The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control will hold 30 rabies clinics this summer, the 11th year of its program. In 2015, the county vaccinated 5,344 anima...
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Animal abuse registry proposed for Cook CountyApr 17, 2016 1:00 am - Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey of Chicago has introduced an ordinance that would make it a crime for convicted animal abusers to buy or adopt another animal for ...
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Elgin couple finding out what it takes to raise service dogApr 15, 2016 6:00 am - The new puppy romping around the Elgin home of Cathy Purvis and Scott Bothwell is no ordinary dog. Yes, Purvis and Bothwell are teaching 6-month-old Trione to sit, fetch...
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Weight change can be a sign of problemsApr 13, 2016 11:00 pm - In the past, I have discussed how important it is to be knowledgeable of your feline's physical structure. That means you have a good grasp on its normal weight range an...
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American white pelicans take a pit stop in Lake CountyApr 13, 2016 5:00 am - Walking his dog 10 days ago, Antioch resident George Niemasik spotted what he thought were swans on an inlet of Spring Lake near his home. Getting closer, he realized th...
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Cook County offering low-cost rabies clinicsApr 12, 2016 1:00 am - The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control will hold more than 30 clinics throughout the suburbs and Chicago to provide low-cost rabies vaccines to resident...
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DuPage forest district might sell horses to Schaumburg Park DistrictApr 12, 2016 1:00 am - DuPage County Forest Preserve commissioners are considering selling two draft horses to Schaumburg Park District for $1. But critics say the deal should be delayed until...
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Bartlett Library hosts donation drive for Anderson Animal ShelterApr 11, 2016 11:00 pm - April is a big month for animals; all month is Pet Donation Month, and April 11, is National Pet Day. That is why throughout the month of April, the Bartlett Library is ...
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Let your dogs go for gold with this Olympic-inspired gearApr 09, 2016 5:19 am - LOS ANGELES - On the trail, in the water or happy on the lawn, let your dogs in on some Olympic-inspired fun with new gear and activities that will have them going for g...
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Naperville youths search for amphibiansApr 09, 2016 1:00 am - Naperville-area kids got a chance to meet some of their seldom-seen neighbors Saturday. No, it wasn't that boy down the block who's addicted to video games and never ste...