Pets and Animals
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Doggies in diapers? Housetraining troubles not uncommon
Jan 20, 2016 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - If it can happen at the White House, it can happen in any house. Sunny, the Portuguese water dog who joined fellow first dog Bo and the Obama family i...
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Spay/Neuter special for all pet owners in Will & Cook CountyJan 19, 2016 10:00 pm - Spay Illinois will be offering discounts on our already low-cost spay and neuter surgery for cats and dog owners who reside in Will and Cook county. Beginning February 1...
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Elk Grove Leo Club holds successful pet food driveJan 18, 2016 12:00 am - For the ninth consecutive year, the Elk Grove Leo Club conducted its annual pet food drive to benefit The Almost Home Foundation. During November, Leo Club members esta...
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Tips for keeping your pets safe in harsh weatherJan 18, 2016 12:00 am - The Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control Program is reminding residents to take extra precautions for their pets in bad weather. A new law under the H...
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Cold weather care tips for your dogJan 17, 2016 7:00 am - We may not have had snow on Christmas, but the winter weather has finally made its appearance. With days of temperatures below zero and the windchill factors at 15 below...
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Reward offered for info about cat killingJan 15, 2016 12:00 am - Rewards totaling $6,000 are being offered for information involving a cat killing last month in Waukegan. Police are investigating the hanging of a cat by a rope around ...
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'Fear-free' veterinarians aim to reduce stress for pets
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Metra gives a tails-up to small pets on trainsJan 13, 2016 12:00 am - Yapping is not appreciated, but well-behaved small pets in carriers are welcome on Metra trains every weekend, officials agreed Wednesday. The decision finalizes a succe...
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10 steps to take before cat emergency happensJan 10, 2016 5:00 am - A feline to-do list is appropriate with just one feline and becomes increasingly necessary with multiple felines as there are more things to do. I will assist you with c...
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Lake County getting first explosive detection dogJan 07, 2016 12:00 am - Lake County will receive its first explosive detection police dog through funding from an animal charity's donation, Lake County Sheriff's officials announced Thursday. ...