Pets and Animals
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Husky Heroes a hit in LisleJan 30, 2016 12:00 am - Perched in a tree overlooking the grounds of the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, four-year-old Kyle Gunn had the best view of the Siberian husky teams bounding along a makesh...
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Suburban farms guard against virus that's killed horses in BartlettJan 29, 2016 12:00 am - The suburban equestrian community took precautions Friday to protect horses from the equine herpes virus that a state agency says has affected at least eight horses at B...
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Correction: Pets-Fetch-And-Sketch story
Jan 28, 2016 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - In a story Jan. 27 about artist Rafael Mantesso and his dog Jimmy Choo, The Associated Press reported erroneously that their apartment was in New York...
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Elk Grove will no longer require dog and cat ID tagsJan 28, 2016 12:00 am - Elk Grove Village pet owners won't be required to buy licenses for their dogs and cats anymore. As it turns out, many haven't been anyway. Since 1976, Elk Grove has requ...
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Learn about bison's return to Illinois at Lake County eventJan 27, 2016 12:00 am - Jeff Walk, director of science for the Illinois Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, will be the speaker at the Feb. 1 meeting of the Lake County Audubon Society, beginnin...
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Gurnee sticks with Lake County Animal Care and ControlJan 26, 2016 4:19 am - Gurnee village board members have approved an amended contract to continue receiving service from Lake County Animal Care and Control. Amended deals have been appearing ...
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INfrequently Asked Questions: Horse adoption coordinator also learning a lot about pigsJan 24, 2016 6:30 am - This week's INfrequently Asked Questions is with Jenna Dickson, adoption coordinator at the Hooved Animal Humane Society in Woodstock. Q. What are some of the most commo...
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Panfish limit reduced on Wauconda's Bangs LakeJan 23, 2016 6:35 am - Concerned about the ecology of Bangs Lake, Wauconda officials have lowered the daily catch limit for three species of panfish. As of this week, anglers now are allowed t...
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To sniff out the bad guys, the TSA turns to its cuddliest crewJan 22, 2016 4:59 am - WASHINGTON - On a late December morning at Reagan National Airport, a traveler dressed casually in jeans, a striped shirt and winter boots passed a black dog sniffing a ...
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Vow to keep your cats healthy and happyJan 20, 2016 10:00 pm - Buddy wishes for all of you a bright, healthy and shiny New Year, both for you and your animals. Mr. and Mrs. Claus have already returned to the North Pole after donati...