Pets and Animals
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Plants that can deter insects and wildlifeJun 30, 2026 12:36 pm - Some strategic choices regarding plants can greatly reduce the risk that insects and wildlife show up uninvited.
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At least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelterJun 28, 2026 2:46 pm - FORTUNA, Calif. (AP) — The remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California “no-kill“ animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds, authorities ...
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Ask a Vet: Can I catch a virus from my cat?
Jun 23, 2026 2:51 pm - My cat recently died because it had FIV, which I was told was like AIDS in people. Can cats spread viruses to humans?
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Former Lincoln Park Zoo keeper leads environmental education program in Rolling MeadowsJun 23, 2026 10:59 am - A former Lincoln Park Zoo keeper has spearheaded an environmental education series through the Rolling Meadows Park District.
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Central Bark Aurora-Fox Valley marks first year with ‘Bark in the Park’ event on July 11Jun 20, 2026 1:24 am - Central Bark Aurora-Fox Valley celebrates its first anniversary with “Bark in the Park,” a free community event on July 11 featuring local vendors, dog wellness services, training demonstrations, and family activities including an owner-pet lookalike contest and donation drive for the Naperville Area Humane Society.
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‘I can’t survive without him’: Mount Prospect woman sues after condo association bans service dogJun 17, 2026 5:50 pm - Sharon House hopes to move into the condo she bought nearly a year ago. Instead, the 66-year-old Mount Prospect woman is suing her condominium association in federal court.
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Animal dads take center stage at Brookfield Zoo Chicago this Father’s DayJun 17, 2026 4:19 pm - From piggyback rides to protecting the pack, animal dads at Brookfield Zoo Chicago are showing how fatherhood comes in all shapes and species this Father’s Day.
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Summer pet safety: How to prevent heatstroke and other seasonal dangersJun 16, 2026 10:58 pm - Most of us look forward to the warm summer months, but dog owners must be acutely aware of health dangers unique to the season. Hot summer temperatures can cause heatstroke in dogs.
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Defying the elements and odds, storm-swept piping plover eggs rescued, yielding chicksJun 16, 2026 6:47 pm - A remarkable chapter in the continuing story of the federally endangered piping plover is unfolding as four eggs washed away in a storm and exposed to elements for more than 12 hours were recovered and have hatched.
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Almost Home Foundation reopens enhanced pet rescue in SchaumburgJun 11, 2026 7:44 pm - Almost Home Foundation and its supporters Thursday celebrated the completion of a $1.5 million upgrade to its pet rescue facility in Schaumburg that took nearly two years longer than anticipated.