Pets and Animals
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Catios give cats a safe way to enjoy the outdoorsFeb 06, 2014 4:45 am - When Carrie Fagerstrom was looking for a new home in Portland, Ore., her must-have list didn’t include a spacious yard, plenty of closets or even a large kitchen. Her hi...
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Mount Prospect giving vicious dogs a shot at probationFeb 05, 2014 3:49 pm - Dogs deemed vicious by Mount Prospect will have the opportunity for what officials call a “get out of jail free card.” The village board on Tuesday passed a change in th...
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A demanding pet with 8 legs and personalityFeb 05, 2014 4:30 am - When Nancy King got a pet octopus, she made a serious commitment: She wouldn’t spend a night away from her home in Dallas the entire time she had it. “I had decided it w...
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Bugs, amphibians, other creatures — but no dogs — sent into spaceFeb 03, 2014 11:46 am - You wanted to know “Can dogs go into space?” asked a young patron attending the” Write-Away!” program at Vernon Area Public Library District in Lincolnshire. It might se...
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Cook County offers discount to spay or neuter petsFeb 03, 2014 9:52 am - Cook County will again partner with private veterinarians to offer discounted spay and neuter services for pets in February, which is National Spay and Neuter Month. Coo...
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Monarch butterflies' migration to Mexico disappearingJan 31, 2014 4:45 am - MEXICO CITY — The stunning and little-understood annual migration of millions of Monarch butterflies to spend the winter in Mexico is in danger of disappearing, experts ...
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Orphans of the Storm will wrap your valentine giftsJan 30, 2014 12:25 pm - Orphans of the Storm animal shelter is proud to announce partnering with Northbrook Court once again. This time, it’s a Valentine Pet Showcase and gift wrapping. Come to...
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Get the scoop on different kind of cat litterJan 30, 2014 8:28 am - Lately I have been hearing debates about the environmental impact of the manufacturing process of cat litter and the impact upon disposal. The people having these discu...
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Suburbs put out welcome mat for nature's arctic visitorsJan 28, 2014 4:30 am - Before leaving the safety of your car for the arcticlike trek across the grocery parking lot, you almost feel as if you need to scan the snowy tundra for wolves. It's n...
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Owner charged after dog dies in coldJan 27, 2014 5:59 pm - Authorities have charged a South suburban woman with misdemeanor animal cruelty after her dog was left outside during subzero temperatures and died of hypothermia. Cook...