Pets and Animals
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New Gulf Coast tick species found in suburbs, but 'we don't need to freak out'Jul 24, 2021 1:00 am - A species of tick native to the southeast United States is only recently being found in significant numbers in Illinois, but it's eager to make your acquaintance. Three ...
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How county animal shelters are handling the summer influx, and what pet owners can doJul 23, 2021 1:00 am - Summer means sunshine and warmer weather, but it also means animal shelters begin to fill up. DuPage County Animal Services, the second largest county-run pet shelter in...
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Help round up and remove rusty crayfish Aug. 7Jul 21, 2021 11:00 pm - There are underwater invaders in local streams and rivers and Kane County Forest Preserve District is asking for your help to find them. The culprit is the rusty crayfis...
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When your pet gets lost, first and foremost, stay calmJul 21, 2021 11:00 pm - I lost a dog once. Her name was Cocoa. It happened under rather extraordinary circumstances. When we found out she was lost, we didn't leave the area. After searching f...
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'It's all about the animals': 500 pets get free shots, chips at Wheeling police stationJul 21, 2021 1:00 am - The Wheeling Police Department partnered with the Chicago Wolves, Heartland Animal Shelter in Northbrook and Reign Total Body Fuel to host a free drive-through pet clini...
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Pandemic leads to rescue boom at St. Charles-based wildlife rehabilitation centerJul 20, 2021 6:00 am - Months of isolation and in-home lockdowns forged a new appreciation for the outdoors and nature for many DuPage and Kane County residents in the past year. Volunteers a...
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New Bartlett police dog 'brings a smile to everyone's face'Jul 19, 2021 5:30 am - A furry new face can be seen around the Bartlett Police Department these days. Maverick is a 14-month-old golden retriever and the department's new "facility dog." While...
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Puppy that was stolen from Lombard store recoveredJul 19, 2021 1:00 am - A stolen puppy valued at nearly $7,900 has been found safe and a suspect is in custody, Lombard authorities said. The French bulldog/Boston terrier mix was dropped off a...
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Kane County to raise rabies tag fees in 2022Jul 18, 2021 11:00 pm - Effective Jan. 1, 2022, all Kane County Animal Control rabies tag fees will be increasing. The new tag fees will increase $2 for neutered animals less than 1 year of ag...
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Millennial Money: 'Back to normal' boosts pandemic pup costs
Jul 17, 2021 6:00 am - Last summer, like millions of Americans, I brought home a 7-pound ball of fluff. Over the past year, my mini-goldendoodle has turned into 23 pounds of pure joy. Close to...