Pets and Animals
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County spay-neuter program extended through MarchMar 04, 2015 12:00 am - Cook County's annual partnership with private veterinarians to offer discounted spay and neuter services for pets has been extended through March. The program provides d...
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Park district issues call for bluebird monitorsMar 02, 2015 10:00 pm - We are all bird-watchers in some way. Even if you don't carry a field guide and binoculars, you can't help but notice the graceful, winged creatures that swirl around us...
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Some turtles, tortoises still endangered despite hard shellMar 01, 2015 10:00 pm - You wanted to know "Why is the belly of the tortoise not as hard as the shell?" asked a young Vernon Area Library patron inspired by a library program featuring the Flyi...
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Herbicides play role in shrinking monarch populationFeb 28, 2015 12:00 am - KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A butterfly being considered for federal protection is emblematic of the plight that pollinating insects face in part because farmers, enticed by etha...
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Party animals Puppies can learn manners during Animal Hospital of Lake Villa's monthly eventsFeb 26, 2015 10:00 pm - Animal Hospital of Lake Villa believes in doing what is absolutely best for their clients and patients. Dr. Edward McGinniss, owner of the practice, stays on top of new...
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Learn how to curtail your feline's obnoxious behaviorFeb 25, 2015 10:00 pm - Felines can display the same obnoxious behavior generally reserved for an over stimulated canine. They greet by meows, jumping and sometimes by playful attacks. Usually ...
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Nature photography topic of Audubon Society presentation in LibertyvilleFeb 22, 2015 10:00 pm - The Lake County Audubon Society welcomes the public to its program "Nature Photography - My Experiences in Sweden and Lake County" from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 2, a...
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It's all about the dogs, and cats, at Buddy FoundationFeb 21, 2015 11:00 am - Experience the joy and unconditional love that a pet brings to your life by adopting a dog or cat from The Buddy Foundation. Buddy has an ever-changing selection of dogs...
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Site of razed Vernon Hills animal hoarder house up for saleFeb 19, 2015 4:00 am - Vernon Hills home has been leveled, space ready for bids
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Coyotes spotted near dead deer in West Chicago neighborhoodFeb 18, 2015 12:00 am - When West Chicago resident John Kautenberger took his dogs out for a walk about 5 a.m. Wednesday, he could tell something was wrong. The dogs were restless and he quickl...