Pets and Animals
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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...
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Top dogs visit Lake County for Chain O' Lakes Kennel Club showJan 26, 2014 1:00 pm - Some of the Midwest's top canines showed their stuff Sunday during the Chain O' Lakes Kennel Club dog show held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake. The show wa...
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New river dolphin species found in BrazilJan 25, 2014 3:16 pm - SAO PAULO — Scientists have made the first discovery in 100 years of a new river dolphin species in the waters of the Araguaia river in Brazil’s vast Amazon rainforest. ...
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Huskies show off speed, smarts at Morton ArboretumJan 25, 2014 2:08 pm - Kelly McCarthy of Woodridge found a big bite mark on her homework. So her mom had to write a somewhat embarrassing note to her daughter’s teacher. Yes, the dog really at...