Pets and Animals
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Frogs' mating call is music to Lake County biologistsApr 15, 2014 5:30 am - They are not quite ready to call it a complete success, but the mating calls of wood frogs in a Lake County Forest Preserve represents a tentative victory for scientists...
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Whales spring to life for students at Butterfield School in LibertyvilleApr 14, 2014 1:01 am - Butterfield Elementary School students got an underwater lesson Monday as marine explorers Wayne and Karen Brown explained the world of whales during "The Ocean Adventur...
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Bunco event aids local animal rescueApr 13, 2014 11:00 pm - Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets will host its first Bunco event at 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Riverview Banquets, 1117 N. Washington Ave., Batavia. For $25 per perso...
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Wood Dale egg hunt goes to the dogsApr 13, 2014 1:01 am - An Easter egg hunt went to the dogs Sunday, as various weight classes of canines and their owners battled for treats and other goodies during the sixth annual Doggie Egg...
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Bark in the Park in Hawthorn WoodsApr 13, 2014 1:01 am - Hawthorn Woods hosts its inaugural Bark in the Park event from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 26, at Community Park, Old McHenry and Quentin roads. Dogs are welcome to...
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Humans' turn to be trained, with comfort dogs' helpApr 12, 2014 8:00 am - Merv Daehler twisted the leash around his fingers. The Antioch man sometimes fumbled. After suffering a stroke four years ago, simple tasks don't come easily anymore. “...
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Most wild kittens taken to shelters will be killedApr 12, 2014 5:01 am - LOS ANGELES - Wild kittens that will number in the tens of millions this year are starting to be born, but half of them won't survive, an especially acute problem at ove...
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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...