Pets and Animals
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Naperville’s ADOPT picks new executive directorDec 02, 2013 3:25 pm - Chris Stirn first walked into Naperville’s ADOPT pet shelter four years ago. She was there with her sister, Rhonda Boggs, who wanted a dog. Rhonda walked out with her d...
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Elgin animal lovers raise funds for Anderson shelterDec 02, 2013 2:03 pm - Randy Sandman’s eyes light up when he talks about Rocky, a small, fluffy white dog with a sweet disposition and an underbite. And then there’s Susie, Sabrina, and Alfred...
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2007 world’s ugliest dog diesNov 30, 2013 4:01 pm - SEWELL, N.J. — A New Jersey canine that was crowned the world’s ugliest dog in 2007 and later became the topic of a children’s book preaching acceptance has died. Elwood...
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Addison adventurer trains for next IditarodNov 29, 2013 11:43 pm - Charley Bejna describes himself as an adventurer. Born and raised in Addison, he is the owner of Charley’s Landscaping Co. But after a 1991 trip to Alaska with his dad, ...
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Fido’s tail wags may reveal more than you thinkNov 29, 2013 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — The way Fido wags his tail might reveal more about him than you know. Just ask another dog. A few years ago, researchers discovered a subtle difference in how...
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Don’t forget about your dog when baking holiday goodiesNov 29, 2013 7:19 am - Happy December. This is one of the best times of the year with the holiday season under way. Hanukkah has started and Christmas is on its way. Holiday celebrations are b...
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Libertyville not willing to try allowing chickens in yardsNov 28, 2013 4:30 am - A test program to allow a limited number of Libertyville families to keep hens in their backyards didn’t fly with village officials, who said they appreciated the extens...
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Half of our pets are out of shapeNov 27, 2013 5:00 am - “The Biggest Loser” is a hit television show. Weight-loss programs, diet foods and sport drinks abound. Gyms and fitness facilities are filled with people exercising to ...
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New find in search for puppy face that never fadesNov 22, 2013 5:00 am - LOS ANGELES — Imagine the ideal designer dog. It would be smart, healthy and hypoallergenic. It would have the yap bred out and longevity bred in. And, most important, i...
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Loss of a pet is felt by everyone, even other animalsNov 21, 2013 8:00 am - The loss of a pet that is treated as a true family member can cause dramatic emotional consequences. In multiple feline households, the animals deeply understand the lo...