Pets and Animals
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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...
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Wood Dale woman gets time to try to keep dogsNov 19, 2013 10:06 am - A Wood Dale woman cited by the city for having too many dogs in her home pet rescue operation is hoping to negotiate a deal that would allow her to keep her remaining an...
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K-9 Rescue to host fundraisersNov 18, 2013 5:08 pm - Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue will host fundraisers in Libertyville from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Adler Park Lodge (behind the pool), 1500 Milwaukee Av...
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Tales (and horror stories) from pet-friendly innsNov 18, 2013 5:00 am - If you travel with your dog and prefer small inns and B&Bs over chain hotels, it can be frustrating that so few allow pets. If you listen to some innkeepers' stories, th...
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Man killed, dog injured in Gurnee hit-and-runNov 16, 2013 3:00 pm - A Gurnee man is dead and his dog injured after what police are calling a likely hit-and-run accident. Gurnee Police Sgt. Brian Smith said Timothy Fleming, 31, of the 100...