Pets and Animals
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Fall glory: Pumpkin Weekends, Paws in the ParkSep 29, 2015 11:00 pm - Sweet as it is, the fall season is just too short. Dazzling autumn leaves and their brilliant colors burst onto the scene suddenly, only to be whisked away on the next w...
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Tempel Lipizzan heading to premier equestrian eventSep 29, 2015 11:00 pm - Lake County's famed Tempel Lipizzan stallions are en route to Chester County, Pennsylvania, to be the featured exhibition at the 40th annual Dressage at Devon, widely re...
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Injured bald eagle found along I-55 near DarienSep 29, 2015 1:00 am - An injured American bald eagle is being treated at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn after it was found Tuesday along Interstate 55 near Darien, officials said. ...
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Don't assume all pet stores are puppy millsSep 28, 2015 5:00 am - Last December my fiancé lost two older dogs within 45 days that she raised as puppies. Her favorite was a Rottweiler. She was devastated and I wanted to do something for...
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Blessing of pets in Lake VillaSep 28, 2015 1:00 am - A poolside pet blessing is set for 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at Holy Cross Anglican Church, 500 Park Ave. in Lake Villa. It's in celebration of the feast day of St. Fra...
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Immerse yourself in art, history, culture during Chicago Museum WeekSep 27, 2015 6:45 am - It might be fitting for Chicago to change its famous “Windy City” nickname to “Museum City” during the inaugural Chicago Museum Week, running Thursday through Wednesday,...
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Pets can get blessed Saturday in Des PlainesSep 26, 2015 1:00 am - St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Des Plaines will offer a pet blessing with prayers and treats at 11 a.m. Saturday, at West Park, 651 S. Wolf Road. The next day, at the ...
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Bird feeders still OK under proposed Elk Grove wildlife feeding banSep 24, 2015 1:00 am - You can still feed the birds in Elk Grove Village, but it soon may be against the law to feed any other wild animals in town. The village board is considering revisions ...
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Lake County animal shelter opening new wooded preserveSep 24, 2015 1:00 am - Orphans of the Storm animal shelter will celebrate the grand opening of its new Woodland Preserve on Friday, Oct. 2. The 7.5-acre wooded preserve transforms a previousl...
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Natural supplements can help cats with joint painSep 23, 2015 11:00 pm - Diet and nutritional supplements can help manage many medical ailments cats can suffer from. Today, I would like to discuss feline joint health. The reality is, arthrit...