Pets and Animals
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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...
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Arlington Hts. native goes face-to-face with wolvesJan 18, 2015 10:00 pm - Growing up in Arlington Heights, E.J. Horstman always had an interest in animals and the outdoors, and television shows like “Crocodile Hunter” and its star, the late St...
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Pet food pantry now open in GrayslakeJan 15, 2015 12:01 am - Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue is now operating a pet food pantry distribution site at Central Bark Doggy Day Care, 256 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Hours are 10 a.m. to noo...
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Be prepared in an emergency by making listsJan 14, 2015 10:00 pm - A feline to-do list is appropriate with just one, and it just keeps growing when you have multiple cats in your home. To assist you with such a list is almost comical c...
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'Paw-paparazzi' take note: World Dog Awards honor star petsJan 13, 2015 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Awards season is underway in Hollywood, but one show will roll out green turf instead of red carpet and celebrate achievements like best mutt instead ...