Pets and Animals
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K9 naming contest expanded:Jan 29, 2015 12:01 am - The Lake County Sheriff's office announced it is expanding it's contest to name three new dogs the K9 unit will receive. This week, the office announced the contest for ...
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Cleaning your feline's teeth leads to good healthJan 28, 2015 10:00 pm - If you look at the inside of your feline's mouth, you will see perfection based on the functionality of the large fang-like teeth, tearing molars and baby grooming incis...
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Expect tiny tuxes but no real puppy love at doggy weddingsJan 27, 2015 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES (AP) - When pet owners dress up their dogs in miniature white dresses and tiny tuxes, some believe the barks that signal "I do" reveal true puppy love. These...
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Lake County Sheriff's K-9 unit revived with donation to pay for three dogs and trainingJan 27, 2015 12:01 am - Lake County Sheriff's Office is set to reboot its K-9 program with three dogs and handlers. Restoring the program was made possible by a $37,800 grant from the Libertyvi...
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Huskies pull in large crowd at Morton ArboretumJan 25, 2015 12:01 am - It was great weather for the Siberian Huskies who enthusiastically dragged their mushers around in circles during Sunday's Husky Heroes event at the Morton Arboretum. Fo...
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Advisory group gives paws-up to (portable) pets on MetraJan 24, 2015 6:31 am - If you're a non-yipping, pleasant-smelling Yorkie who loves trains - congratulations. A Metra advisory group gave a paws-up to a proposal to allow pets on trains Friday,...
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Dog adoption part of arboretum's Husky Heroes eventJan 22, 2015 10:00 pm - Even if the snow doesn't return to the Morton Arboretum this weekend, the Siberian huskies will — along with their sleds. The annual Husky Heroes event is returning for...
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A nice bed can make your dog feel more at homeJan 21, 2015 10:00 pm - I bought a dog bed once. My rescue German shepherd sometimes slept on the wooden floor for part of the night, mostly I think because it was cooler for her. But for awhil...
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Lake County Audubon Society hosts program 'Butterflies of the American Prairie'Jan 20, 2015 10:00 pm - Take a break from winter and for the Lake County Audubon Society's program titled "Butterflies of the American Prairie" Monday, Feb. 2, featuring Doug Taron. The 90-min...
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Ad by special-effects master pits cats vs. dogs for a causeJan 20, 2015 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES - From brain-devouring zombies in "The Walking Dead" to crime-scene bloodshed on "CSI," special-effects wizard Sam Nicholson has delivered gore galore to tel...