Pets and Animals
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Pet microchips, vaccinations offered:Apr 11, 2014 1:01 am - The Vernon Hills Police Department will host a pet vaccination and microchip clinic from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 26, in the police garage at 754 Lakeview Parkway...
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Help and tears follow story on veterinarianApr 10, 2014 1:00 am - A week ago the Daily Herald reported the generous assistance provided to Roselle fire victim Donna Rozycki and her three dogs by Schaumburg veterinarian Jeffrey Bloomber...
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Shy or social, visitors can pose problems for your felineApr 08, 2014 11:00 pm - Having friends and family over for lengthy visits or a weekend stay can become a challenge if your guests are allergic or just do not bond with felines. Personally, I m...
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Senate OKs adding animals to protected listApr 07, 2014 1:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - State lawmakers have approved a proposal that would add three animals to the list of protected species in Illinois. The Senate on Monday passed a measure ...
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Elgin woman forfeits animals in neglect, cruelty caseApr 07, 2014 1:01 am - The Elgin woman accused of animal cruelty and neglect has forfeited her 30 horses and donkeys because she did not post a required $30,000 to pay for their care while she...
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Fire victim praises heart of Schaumburg veterinarianApr 04, 2014 1:01 am - Donna Rozycki, her daughter Katlyn Hanson and their three dogs have had a long road to recovery since they narrowly escaped the fire that consumed their rented home in R...
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Libertyville students help birds of preyApr 04, 2014 1:01 am - Students at Rockland School in Libertyville built birdhouses and visited with a peregrine falcon Friday as part of an educational program to help birds of prey. The fal...
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Pet mill ban proposed for Cook County suburbsApr 03, 2014 5:30 am - A proposed puppy mill ban announced by Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey on Wednesday would apply to at least 13 pet stores in the Chicago suburbs, including Arling...
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Saying goodbye to Des Plaines' hero dogApr 03, 2014 1:01 am - Zurich, a yellow Labrador retriever, was known to Des Plaines resident Patti Kennedy as a hero for the seven years he served as her constant companion. And when Patti su...
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Protecting birds is talk topic:Mar 31, 2014 1:01 am - Bird conservation is the topic of a meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, of the Lake-to-Prairie Wild Ones at the Fremont Public Library, 1700 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelei...