Pets and Animals
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How to keep your pets healthy in winterFeb 07, 2013 9:09 am - We made it. Temperatures in the area have dropped to the teens and single digits, several inches of snow have fallen and we’re counting the wind chill factor. Blustery w...
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Cook County gives $40 discount on spaying petsFeb 05, 2013 2:12 pm - As part of National Spay and Neuter Month, Cook County residents can receive a $40 discount from the county on their pet’s spay or neuter procedure during February. Pet ...
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Study: Cats kill billions of birds, mammals in U.S.Feb 02, 2013 8:00 pm - By Juliet Eilperin / The Washington Post Outdoor cats account for the leading cause of death among both birds and mammals in the United States, according to a new study,...
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Tiny shrimp a big find in Lake CountyFeb 02, 2013 7:00 am - Tiny shrimp a big find in Lake County
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New Lake County rules define 'aggressive' dogsJan 28, 2013 1:00 pm - Lake County regulations now include a new definition for dogs that attack other animals and allows authorities to immediately remove the dog while an investigation is co...
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Buddy Foundation recommends spreading word for lost dogJan 23, 2013 1:16 pm - Driving home from work on recent Thursday, I saw a woman park her car on the side of the road, get out and approach a big white dog. While she held his collar The dog st...
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Local wildlife refuge grows from grass-roots passionJan 22, 2013 4:30 am - The giddy celebration for local folks came earlier this month on a warm, sun-kissed day at the nation's first wildlife refuge on Florida's Pelican Island. Adding a plank...
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Some tips for getting through the cold weatherJan 21, 2013 8:00 am - It's going to be a cold week in the suburbs. The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for most of Illinois from 6 p.m. this evening through 9 a.m. ...
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Buddy Foundation thanks its many dedicated volunteersJan 20, 2013 4:58 am - Editor’s note: Mary Hayashi is taking some time off from her column. Now that the New Year is here, we at The Buddy Foundation do not want to forget to thank all of our ...
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Illinois ranks lowest in pet ownership. Really?Jan 17, 2013 8:00 am - Illinois residents don't appear to be too fond of pets. Our state ranks among the lowest in the nation for pet-owning households. A Schaumburg-based American Veterinary ...