Pets and Animals
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Tips for pet owners to prevent any holiday mishapsDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - Make sure your holiday preparations keep pet safety in mind. Dr. Ashley Mitek, a veterinarian at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, offers tips t...
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Guests should follow rules to make felines feel comfortableDec 15, 2021 10:00 pm - Having friends and family over for lengthy visits or a weekend stay can become a challenge if your guests are allergic or just don't bond with felines. Personally, I ma...
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Freddy the fox still has a drain pipe around his neck, but his kids are chipping away at itDec 14, 2021 12:00 am - Good parenting has apparently paid off for a red fox that got an eight-inch plastic drain pipe stuck around his neck more than a year ago. Nicknamed Freddy by Bartlett r...
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Live Nativity and Petting Zoo returns to AuroraDec 10, 2021 12:00 am - Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora is reviving its Live Nativity and Petting Zoo at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. Volunteer actors are featured alongside the narration of the C...
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Pet insurance can help keep costs for your furbaby in check
Dec 09, 2021 6:00 am - You might be thinking of adding a furry friend to the family during the holidays. And you'll be in good company: 70% of U.S. households have a pet, according to the 2021...
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Holiday festivities can pose certain threats to our petsDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - As we celebrate, decorate, bake and visit during the holidays, it's good to remember some of our festivities can be hazardous to our pets. According to veterinarian Dr....
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After escaping a farm in September, Tyson the Bison still roaming the suburbsDec 08, 2021 12:00 am - An American bison has been spotted grazing in western Lake and eastern McHenry counties, months after escaping from a farm. People who encounter the large animal - a fem...
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Drones, viral videos help PBS' 'Nature' thrive after 40 years
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Holy cow! Loose animal hoofs it down Randall Road in Elgin before police make bovine bustDec 03, 2021 12:00 am - There was a lot at stake (or would that be steak?) when Elgin police Lt. Jim Roscher got a call about a cow loose Tuesday on Randall Road. The wayward bovine got free fr...
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People to be thankful for: Rescued animals, adults with disabilities form special bond at Our House of HopeNov 25, 2021 5:00 am - On any given day, Lisa Krinninger of Libertyville and her crew of volunteers work with dogs they have rescued on basic obedience, agility and building trust. It's anima...