Pets and Animals
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Kane sheriff's department mourns death of retired bloodhoundOct 18, 2021 1:00 am - Erin, a bloodhound who served the Kane County sheriff's office for a decade, has died. The retired dog was 13 years old. "We mourn the loss of K-9 Erin, who under the gu...
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Canine Country Club opens in BarringtonOct 17, 2021 1:00 am - The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and the village of Barrington celebrated the ribbon cutting last week for the opening of Canine Country Club of Barrington, 340 L...
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Dog due diligence: How patrolling your yard for wild mushrooms can keep your pet safeOct 15, 2021 1:00 am - For health-conscious humans, fat- and cholesterol-free, high-fiber mushrooms are a popular option. For dogs sampling fungi in the yard, however, some varieties can be to...
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After Hours: Canine Club of BarringtonOct 15, 2021 1:00 am - The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and the village of Barrington gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 12 to celebrate the opening of Canine Country Club o...
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A more comfortable goodbye? Vets bring pet euthanasia home
Oct 14, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Clarence the giant schnauzer came into Penny Wagner's life as a puppy nearly eight years ago, at a traumatic time for her family. She and her husband, St...
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Join 'Search for Spiders' at Oct. 23 nature program in ElginOct 13, 2021 11:00 pm - What a great time of the year to look for little, eight-legged creatures! They're creepy, they're crawly, and they're cool! Spiders are also very important to the lives...
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If your dog loves balls, Flyball may be the sport for himOct 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Growing up, Happy, our first family dog, was a mixed breed who loved to play ball. When my father got home from work, the two of them would go outside and the game of "B...
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Get tips on bird feeding with Bloomingdale Garden Club Oct. 19Oct 13, 2021 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, Oct. 19, the Bloomingdale Garden Club will present "Backyard Birds & Bird Feeding" with David Brooks at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First St. in ...
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St. Charles canine wins 'World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest'Oct 13, 2021 1:00 am - Move over Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy. Another St. Charles resident - a four-legged one - is getting the People magazine celebrity spotlight. On Wednesday, a St. ...
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Explore birding around the world with DuPage Birding Club Oct. 14Oct 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Join the DuPage Birding Club for their October meeting featuring a program by Denis Kania and Joe Suchecki on the wonders and joys of international birding. "Where in t...