Pets and Animals
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Waukegan police, fire save kitten from drain pipeDec 23, 2015 12:00 am - Waukegan police and firefighters spent about two hours on Monday rescuing a kitten that was stuck in the drain pipe of a home. A resident reported hearing the cries of a...
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2015 full of surprises for birdersDec 17, 2015 5:00 am - Birders saw a plethora of avians during all seasons in 2015
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Don't forget Buddy felines at ChristmasDec 16, 2015 10:00 pm - I started to prepare a feline wish list for the holidays when I realized the list for our personal felines would be different from Buddy's shelter felines, even though t...
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'Companionship, compassion and joy' – therapy dogs give it to hospital patientsDec 13, 2015 6:30 am - Hospital stays can be grim experiences, so a visit from a friendly Tibetan terrier was an unexpected treat for cardiology patient Marvin Stern. “The dogs, they bring a k...
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Rudy wins Wheaton 'reindog' contestDec 12, 2015 12:00 am - Let's say your name is, oh, Sundance. Let's say you're a dog. Let's say it's the holidays and you're looking for a way to get into the same spirit as all those humans ru...
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Safety is key when shopping for your dogDec 09, 2015 10:00 pm - The holiday season is upon us. Planning for parties and shopping for and giving gifts is in full swing. Those of us who include our dogs on our shopping lists can buy pr...
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No charges after Waukegan alderman killed sick raccoon with tire ironDec 09, 2015 12:00 am - A Waukegan alderman who beat a sick raccoon to death with a tire iron last month will not be charged with a crime, and some residents, including the woman who witnessed ...
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Mickey Finn's and Pet Factory donate $6,000 to Save-A-PetDec 07, 2015 10:00 pm - Submitted by Sigale Public Relations Mickey Finn's Brewery and Pet Factory presented a check for $6,000 to Save-A-Pet, an organization providing safe haven for abused, n...
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Elgin woman gets 90 days in jail in animal cruelty caseDec 04, 2015 12:00 am - A former petting-zoo owner accused of neglecting scores of animals to the point that more than a dozen were found dead on properties she rented pleaded guilty Friday to ...
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Public viewing events highlight bald eagles' reboundDec 04, 2015 12:00 am - Environmental groups again will celebrate the rebound of the majestic bald eagle in the region with public viewing events next weekend at four dams along the Fox River. ...