Pets and Animals
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Owner: Puppy stolen from Naperville pet storeAug 09, 2014 1:01 am - A female boxer named Precious was taken Friday afternoon from the Petland on Route 59 in Naperville, the store's owner said. Adam Stachowiak said a man and two women cam...
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Abandoned horses keep flooding overtaxed rescuesAug 08, 2014 6:01 am - CHINO HILLS, Calif. - Almost every horse rescue in the country is running out of room or money as they continue to be strained by an influx of abandoned equines, a trend...
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Barking dogs need to be trained to stop the behaviorAug 06, 2014 11:00 pm - With no rain in the forecast, moderate temperatures and a slight breeze, we have the windows open. It feels good to have fresh air and sunshine coming into the house. S...
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Illinois researchers help declining turtle speciesAug 05, 2014 1:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says it is taking steps to protect the state's population of alligator snapping turtles. The department teamed...
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Amtrak expands project that allows pets on trainsAug 05, 2014 1:01 am - Amtrak is making it easier for people to take their dogs and cats around Illinois. Amtrak and the Illinois Department of Transportation have announced they are adding t...
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Palatine business mediates who gets dog in divorcesAug 03, 2014 7:45 am - The dissolution of Susan and Paul Barthel's marriage has been working its way through the Will County divorce courts for two years. That's 14 in dog years for Pepper, th...
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Veteran tells of 'incredible' World War II dog in WheatonAug 03, 2014 7:15 am - The stories flow freely from Cpl. Bill Wynne's lips as the World War II veteran recalls his fighting days with his loyal sidekick, Smoky. Flying combat missions, rescuin...
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Comfort Dog Ministry launches program to help vetsAug 02, 2014 1:00 am - Golden retriever puppies already can melt an audience, but bring out puppies wearing camouflage vests, carried by veterans, and they nearly bring the house down. That wa...
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Des Plaines woman killed by train founded Splash DogAug 01, 2014 1:01 am - Amy Thier's life revolved around her love of friends and a deep compassion for dogs in need of help, her husband, Leo, said Friday. The 45-year-old founder of Splash Dog...
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Dogs get carnival all their own in PalatineJul 31, 2014 5:30 am - All across the suburbs this month hometown festivals offered seemingly something for everyone, from well-known bands for music lover and carnival rides for thrill-seeker...