Pets and Animals
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African snake found at DuPage County forest preserve
Oct 21, 2021 1:00 am - A snake native to Africa has been removed from the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton after a visitor found the reptile coiled beneath her car. The ball python was ...
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Festivals Oct. 22-28: Howlin' at the Moon, Terror in the Timbers, Halloween fests and moreOct 20, 2021 12:10 pm - This weekend Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 31, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. See thousands of pumpkins while vis...
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Help pets find forever homes at Gerald Subaru on Oct. 23Oct 19, 2021 8:00 am - Families looking to add a furry companion to their homes may find their perfect addition on Saturday, Oct. 23, during the Subaru Loves Pets Adoption Event at Gerald Suba...
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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
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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...