Pets and Animals
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Cases of dog respiratory disease on riseApr 03, 2015 1:00 am - More than 1,000 cases of canine infectious respiratory disease and five fatalities have been reported in Cook County, authorities say. The Cook County Department of Anim...
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Help Buddy help the animalsApr 01, 2015 11:00 pm - To commemorate a much loved collie belonging to one of its founders, The Buddy Foundation took its first breath in February 1995. At that time, a group of concerned anim...
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Budget-friendly fun: Elmhurst hosts Easter weekend 'Hop' screeningMar 31, 2015 6:00 am - FREE 'Hop' on over Elmhurst City Centre presents a screening of the 2011 live action/computer animated family film “Hop” at the York Theatre, 150 N. York St., ...
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Dogs have their day at Wood Dale egg huntMar 29, 2015 1:00 am - Life as a dog can be a pretty good deal if you've got a nice home and some well-trained humans. You get to eat and sleep and get your belly rubbed, and every once in a w...
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With your felines, find ways to keep allergens at bayMar 25, 2015 11:00 pm - Springtime is the beginning of seasonal allergies for many of us. As the snow melts and the flowers, grass and trees sprout, so too does the sneezing. If you know you a...
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Spring break in the 'burbs: 8 ideas to liven up your staycationMar 22, 2015 7:00 am - If you've opted for a spring break staycation this year - or your budget made the decision for you - you can still find plenty of places to keep the family entertained w...
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Rolling Meadows woman helps organize hundreds of dog adoptionsMar 22, 2015 7:00 am - When Cathy Maloney started Foster 2 Home in 2010, she hoped to get dogs out of shelters and into the care of loving foster families before finding their forever homes. F...
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Canine athletes show their skills in LibertyvilleMar 22, 2015 1:00 am - Humans might well envy the physical fitness displayed by canine competitors in the dog agility contest held Sunday at the Libertyville Sports Complex. The dogs showed th...
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Dogs enjoy the egg hunt in Elk Grove VillageMar 21, 2015 1:00 am - More than 30 dogs pawed their way through winter's dormant grass looking for doggy treats encased in Easter egg shells at the Doggy Egg Hunt held Saturday at Al Hattendo...
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Big pet expo continues through Sunday in Arlington Hts.Mar 20, 2015 1:00 am - The 23rd Annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo got underway Friday and will continue through Sunday, March 23, at Arlington Park International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Av...