Pets and Animals
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Firefighters save small dog from icy retention pond in Round Lake BeachMar 14, 2022 1:00 am - Round Lake Beach police and fire officials saved a small dog from drowning in an icy retention pond late Sunday afternoon. The dog was struggling to keep its head above ...
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This tale wags the dog: 'Rescued by Ruby' on Netflix tells K-9's story
Mar 12, 2022 6:20 am - NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. - This is the story of a mischievous mutt who turned out to be a very good girl. Such a good girl, in fact, that she saved a life. Ruby, an Austral...
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Chasing the 'big grackle' gives local birders a thrill this winterMar 11, 2022 5:00 am - Winter is a slower time for birding. There isn't as much to see. So, when rare birds pay a visit, they get a royal welcome. Thankfully, birders with cabin fever had som...
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'I felt that dog needed help now': Owner, officer recount rescue in icy Libertyville lakeMar 11, 2022 4:00 am - Owner, officer recount dramatic rescue of Marley, who was close to drowning in icy Libertyville lake
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Three Will County wild geese test positive for avian fluMar 10, 2022 12:00 am - Three wild geese found in Will County were infected with a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu, the state department of agriculture reported Thursday. It's the first ti...
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With training, your dog can become a Canine Good CitizenMar 09, 2022 10:00 pm - The American Kennel Club has reported more than 1 million dogs and their owners have participated in and earned the Canine Good Citizen (CGC). My dog Kasey and I enroll...
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Lombard to allow backyard hensMar 07, 2022 12:00 am - Lombard has adopted a new ordinance allowing residents to own backyard hens. The village board unanimously voted to enact the regulations at its March 3 meeting. Up to 5...
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Trout fishing for kids in Wood DaleMar 07, 2022 12:00 am - The DuPage Forest Preserve District hosts "Trout Fishing for Kids" at Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve in Wood Dale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26. Kids ages 15 a...
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Libertyville police officer reunited with dog he saved from Butler LakeMar 06, 2022 12:00 am - A Libertyville police officer recently reunited with a dog he rescued after she fell through the ice into Butler Lake, authorities said. The dog, Marley, was on a walk ...
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It's not spring yet, but you can get a jump on scheduling suburban outingsMar 04, 2022 12:00 am - Local temperatures are predicted to hit the 60s this weekend. So can it be any surprise if we seriously have spring on our minds? The first official day of spring isn't ...