Pets and Animals
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Vets issue advice on pets that may have EbolaNov 23, 2014 6:01 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Pets that have been in close contact with Ebola-infected people should be quarantined and - if they test positive - euthanized, according to new guidance...
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More than 30 horses reported dead in Crystal Lake-area barn fireNov 23, 2014 12:01 am - The scene repeated itself again and again on Sunday morning: People walked up, tears streaming down their faces, and put their arms around Amber Bauman. Bauman is the ow...
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South Elgin animal shelter unveils renovationsNov 22, 2014 12:01 am - Anderson Animal Shelter reopened Saturday following a comprehensive remodeling which began about three months ago. Changes include new caging for dogs and cats, new floo...
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Reptiles and amphibians star at Barrington Hills eventNov 22, 2014 12:01 am - An alligator, a crocodile and a giant tegu lizard were among the reptiles and amphibians visiting with about 20 kids and their parents Saturday at the Barrington Hills R...
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Holiday family and pet photos:Nov 21, 2014 12:01 am - Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue invites families and their pets to their new facility, 1840 Industrial Drive, Suite 330, Libertyville, for holiday photos. For a donation of...
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Great Lakes health topic of talk:Nov 20, 2014 12:01 am - Great Lakes health and migratory birds is the topic of the Lake County Audubon Society meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at the Libertyville village hall, 118 W. Coo...
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Don't share holiday feast with your catsNov 19, 2014 10:00 pm - Soon it will be a time of thanks and reflection. Let's include our animal companions in our thoughts of thanks, but not in our feast. If you think this cautionary concer...
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Images: Keeping Your Dogs and Cats WarmNov 19, 2014 12:00 am - It's November and it's starting to get very cold outside. We asked readers how they keep their pets warm and dry in this weather. Here's a photo gallery showing how they...
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DuPage forest preserve may open dog park near DarienNov 18, 2014 12:01 am - Dog owners in the southeast corner of DuPage County someday could be playing with their four-legged friends in a dog park that's closer to home. DuPage County Forest Pre...
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Share pictures of your pooch decked out for winterNov 17, 2014 10:00 pm - Are dog coats seriously cute or seriously humiliating? I guess it depends on your perspective. Daily Herald photographer Rick West shared his pug Sophie's winter coat hu...