Pets and Animals
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Naperville man's app helps people pick pets from shelters nationwideNov 03, 2015 4:10 am - Mark Wade got his dog, Kitsu, on a whim during a family trip to a pet store 14 years ago. He would never dream of taking the same approach today, he says. Not with what ...
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Streamwood man reunited with prized white falconNov 01, 2015 12:00 am - HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A Streamwood man who lost his prized white falcon in Hutchinson, Kansas, has been reunited with the bird. Michael Garcia found the bird on Saturday. ...
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INfrequently Asked Questions: Pooper scooper says business is 'picking up'Oct 31, 2015 11:00 pm - This week's INfrequently Asked Questions column talks to Ron Johnson, who lives near West Chicago. Johnson, with his wife, Sandi, operates Ron John Poo-B-Gone (motto: “...
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Bear cub's death at farm sparks debate over animals on displayOct 29, 2015 1:00 am - The death of a black bear cub at Goebbert's Farm in South Barrington last Saturday has reignited an old debate over whether animals should be put on display for entertai...
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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...