Pets and Animals
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'A nice surprise': Suburban animal shelters get funding boost from #BettyWhiteChallengeJan 18, 2022 4:00 am - A lifelong lover of animals, Betty White is still making an impact, even after her death on Dec. 31. The #BettyWhiteChallenge, an online campaign widely shared on Twitte...
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Search for eagles Saturday along the Fox RiverJan 18, 2022 12:00 am - In Search of Eagles will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the McHenry, Algonquin and Carpenter dams along the along the Fox River. Organizers say winter ...
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Join 'In Search of Eagles' at three dams along the Fox River Jan. 22Jan 17, 2022 10:00 pm - Celebrate the eagles of the Fox River Valley on Saturday, Jan. 22. Winter is a perfect time to see eagles in the wild as they congregate to feed near the open waters at...
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#BettyWhiteChallenge raising money and awareness for animals
Jan 17, 2022 5:00 am - The late Betty White was a tireless lifetime advocate for animals, from caring for those without homes to launching her own weekly TV show, "The Pet Set," dedicated to h...
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Sled dogs and s'mores draw visitors to Winterfest in Vernon HillsJan 15, 2022 12:00 am - With the exception of a lack of snow on the sled hill due to a recent thaw, Winterfest went on as planned at the Century Park Pavilion in Vernon Hills Saturday. Ice skat...
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Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation lawsJan 13, 2022 5:00 am - Year in birding: 2021 brought several rare sightings and new conservation laws
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Try skijoring with your dog this winterJan 12, 2022 10:00 pm - In the summer, our dogs can run, hike, play ball, swim, kayak. We can take them to outside training classes and join them in dog sports. The outside activities we can en...
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Learn about 'The Private Life of an Unloved Bird' with DuPage Birding Club Jan. 13Jan 09, 2022 10:00 pm - The DuPage Birding Club will feature "The Private Life of an Unloved Bird" with Katie Fallon at its monthly meeting in January. The Zoom program will begin at 7 p.m. Thu...
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Top animal stories of 2021: A look back at some of the four-legged suburban residents that made headlinesJan 06, 2022 5:00 am - The animal story that may have gotten the most attention this year was, unfortunately, a sad one. Ludwig - an Argentine Dogo - was shot to death in August by the husband...
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Feline's bad breath may be sign of other health problemsJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - Some feline caregivers are surprised to learn that their pets may suffer from some of the same medical symptoms as people do. I am convinced that if you take a common-se...