Pets and Animals
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How St. Charles-based rescue It's All About the Paws finds new homes for pets surrendered by their ownersSep 16, 2021 6:00 am - One of the few bright spots during the pandemic shutdown seemed to be that shelters were adopting out their animals faster than usual. Seems people stuck at home were lo...
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Barkapalooza promises pets and owners a fun-filled day in the parkSep 16, 2021 5:00 am - The West Suburban Humane Society (WSHS) is thrilled to host the 28th annual Barkapalooza Dog Walk and Pet Expo in person on Sunday, Sept. 26, at Lisle Community Park fro...
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Kane prosecutor: No charges for shooting dog because neighbor was justified in his fear of attackSep 15, 2021 1:00 am - The husband of Wayne Village President Eileen Phipps won't face criminal charges in the shooting death of a neighbor's dog. Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser sai...
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Turkey vultures may not be pretty, but they serve important purposeSep 14, 2021 6:00 am - I've seen as many as four turkey vultures perched in a dead tree here at the nature center, but most of my recent vulture insights come from watching our resident bird. ...
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Best Bets: Indigo Girls and Ani DiFranco share double bill at RaviniaSep 08, 2021 8:30 am - Folk rockers Grammy Award-winners Indigo Girls and Ani DiFranco share a concert bill at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $65-$90 pavilion seating;...
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Festival for Animals celebrates pets with music, fun activitiesSep 08, 2021 5:00 am - Pet lovers should mark their calendars for Sunday, Sept. 26 for Anderson Humane's annual Festival for Animals event (formerly named Pets-A-Palooza). The organization is ...
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Birders invited to pull up a chair for Big Sit atop Cantigny's Butterfly HillSep 07, 2021 6:00 am - There are many ways to birdwatch, making the hobby accessible for just about everybody. It's one of the best things about birding - you can do it anywhere, at any time. ...
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Pet parents, pay attention: Cats are adept at hiding illnessesSep 06, 2021 6:00 am - In order to survive in the wild, cats evolved to hide signs of illness, injury or pain. As a result, by the time your cat shows obvious symptoms that something is wrong,...
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Who's top dog? People, pups travel to Naperville to find outSep 05, 2021 1:00 am - Some of the nation's top four-legged athletes made their way to the suburbs this weekend to compete for the title of top dog at the Ashley Whippet Invitational. Held at ...
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'Justice for Ludwig' campaign boosts social media support for Wayne dog that was shot
Sep 02, 2021 1:00 am - Drive through Wayne and you'll see "Justice for Ludwig" signs with a photo of the white Dogo Argentino dog that was shot to death last month. The same signs are showing ...