Pets and Animals
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‘They’re funny at this age’: Eaglets born in nest on Fermilab propertyApr 09, 2026 4:16 pm - Bird enthusiasts are excitedly reporting sightings of eaglets throughout the Chicago area.
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A.R.F. hosts spring garage sale to benefit local rescue animalsApr 05, 2026 10:08 pm - The Animal Rescue Foundation is hosting its Spring 2026 Garage Sale on May 1-2 in Wheaton, featuring pet supplies, home goods, and unique items at discounted prices. All proceeds from the sale support its no-kill, volunteer-driven rescue operations that help homeless pets in the Chicago area find homes.
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Brookfield Zoo debuts litter of 10 African painted dog puppies
Mar 31, 2026 6:07 pm - A litter of 10 African painted dog pups are now calling Brookfield Zoo home. The litter is made up of five female and five male painted dogs. They were born on Nov. 25 to first-time mom Roanne, who was also born at the West suburban zoo six years ago.
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Chesney the kangaroo scales tall fence and flees petting zoo for three days on the lamMar 29, 2026 4:02 pm - How does a kangaroo escape a petting zoo? It's not the opening line to a dad joke. If you're Chesney the kangaroo, you scale an eight-foot (2 1/2 meter) fence and go on t...
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Rare birds and new friends: A 5-day California birding journey leads to great findsMar 23, 2026 10:19 am - Birders, when not outside watching birds, can be observed inside plotting their next big trip. I was one of them last month, attending the 30th annual San Diego Bird Festival.
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The cat’s meow: Roselle business hosts special events to find homes for feline friendsMar 21, 2026 3:04 pm - The Cat House in Roselle is the suburbs’ first cat cafe, and all the kitties you meet are adoptable. In less than two years, it has helped nearly 500 cats find homes.
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Meet the ducks that nest in treesMar 18, 2026 2:16 pm - Early spring is a good time to see local tree ducks, both of which have nested at Stillman Nature Center in Barrington -- the wood duck and hooded merganser.
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Surprise delivery: Bin full of abandoned puppies reflects a trend, humane society experts sayMar 16, 2026 6:23 pm - As shelters fill up across the U.S., there’s fewer options for people who can’t afford to keep pets or are surprised with ‘oops’ litters.
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How volunteers, drones found a dog that was missing for 18 days
Mar 10, 2026 11:33 am - A goldendoodle named Mia was lost for 18 days in the 3,400-plus-acre Glacial Park Conservation Area in Ringwood. It took dedication from her owners and volunteers – and plenty of hope – to get the dog back home safe.
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A revolution in zoo care? Brookfield veterinarian working to build red blood cell bank for zoo, aquarium animalsMar 07, 2026 11:15 am - A veterinarian at Brookfield Zoo Chicago is researching the viability of a long-term frozen red blood cell bank for zoo and aquarium animals. The zoo has called it a “revolutionary project.”