Pets and Animals
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'Vicious' Hawthorn Woods dog gets five-day reprieve from euthanizationOct 29, 2015 1:00 am - The dog scheduled to be euthanized after being labeled vicious by Hawthorn Woods authorities was granted a five-day reprieve by a Lake County judge Thursday. Heidi, an ...
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Know what to do if your dog is chokingOct 28, 2015 11:00 pm - Now that was scary. My big dog, Kasey, was choking. He was eating his dinner and stopped. His body got stiff. He lifted his head and stood absolutely silent. After seve...
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Sixth annual Chicago Pet Show returns to St. Charles Nov. 7-8Oct 28, 2015 11:00 pm - Back for its sixth year, join the largest Chicago Pet Show on Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Kane County Fairgrounds! It will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ...
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Bear cub's death at Goebbert's Farm sparks online outrageOct 28, 2015 1:00 am - Goebbert's Farm in South Barrington is responding to criticism after a bear cub that was part of its fall festival died over the weekend. Two black bear cubs were part o...
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Vicious dog euthanization case heads to Lake County court FridayOct 27, 2015 1:00 am - The case of a dog scheduled to be euthanized after being labeled vicious by Hawthorn Woods authorities will be reviewed in court again Friday. Heidi, a beagle mix first...
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Dogs model 'Howl'oween' costumes in Carol StreamOct 25, 2015 1:00 am - A black cat wouldn't cross this parade. Canines only - in their Halloween costumes - strolled with their human companions Sunday in Carol Stream's Dog Park. With prizes...
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Keep felines safe this Halloween seasonOct 21, 2015 11:00 pm - The season of ghosts and goblins is here. This is a fun time for those of us with small children who are still willing to dress in costume, but it is a time of terror fo...
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Wauconda to host Trick or Treat on Main StreetOct 20, 2015 11:00 pm - Downtown Wauconda invites all local individuals and families to the fourth annual Trick-or-Treat on Main Street, from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Fun for all ages, this...
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Bubbles the shelter dog euthanized despite online campaignOct 20, 2015 1:00 am - Thousands of people campaigned online to save the life of Bubbles, a 4-year-old shelter dog who was evaluated to test for aggressive behavior Tuesday. However, an update...
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In attempt to break Cubs curse, Des Plaines aldermen OK goats at campgroundOct 20, 2015 1:00 am - Des Plaines aldermen, many clad in Cubs gear for their city council meeting this week, say they're doing everything they can to help break the curse of the billy goat. W...