Pets and Animals
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Feline fame in cyberspace gives species a boostDec 27, 2014 6:15 am - PORTLAND, Ore. - Cats these days aren't associated with deities the way they were in ancient Egypt, but the Internet has gotten them a little closer. We adore Nora the p...
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Dog back from New York, back with Save-A-PetDec 27, 2014 6:00 am - After long journey, Moonbeam awaits adoption
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Suburban volunteers reunite dogs with returning soldiersDec 24, 2014 6:30 am - Garrett Rogers liked the runt. Anastasia, as the Navy petty officer second class would call her, was a “tiny, little ball of fur,” an Afghan shepherd puppy and a comfort...
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Iran's unwelcome dogs find care at rare shelterDec 24, 2014 6:00 am - TEHRAN, Iran - Man's best friend is seen as anything but in Iran, where city workers gun down strays and conservatives view pet dogs as a corrupting Western influence. B...
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Open your heart and home to a feline this holiday seasonDec 17, 2014 10:00 pm - During the Christmas holidays some shelters promote their animals with disabilities for "Home 4 The Holidays" and draw big on the emotional appeal. All animals deserve ...
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Dog's tennis ball key to DuPage courthouse securityDec 14, 2014 6:45 am - Every morning Deputy Ken Diebert prepares for his courthouse duty by strapping on his usual 12 pounds of gear: Kevlar vest, handcuffs and stun gun. But he also holsters ...
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Inaugural program along Fox marks return of bald eaglesDec 12, 2014 4:30 am - Because of its familiar image, the bald eagle may be among the best-known creatures in the United States. But seeing the national bird live makes even the most seasoned ...
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U of I offers therapy dog visits during finalsDec 12, 2014 12:01 am - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Students cramming for finals at the University of Illinois will get a little time to visit with canine friends. The school is having therapy dogs come...
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Pets can't take part in all of our holiday celebrationsDec 10, 2014 10:00 pm - The Christmas season surrounds us with traditions and memories. One of our family traditions includes decorating the top two thirds of our Christmas tree. The bottom thi...
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Arlington Hts. 5th-grader raises money for rescued dogsDec 07, 2014 10:00 pm - Elizabeth Ferrazza loves stories. And like many kids her age, the fifth-grader from Arlington Heights also loves dogs. So when she started to learn about no-kill animal ...