Pets and Animals
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Canine Carnival on Thursday in PalatineJul 26, 2021 1:00 am - Canine Carnival, a carnival with games and vendors for dogs and their owners, takes place Thursday at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater in Palatine. The large dog (over 35 pound...
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Dog rescued from hot car in AuroraJul 26, 2021 1:00 am - A dog owner has been charged with animal cruelty after leaving the pet in a hot car for nearly an hour Monday afternoon outside Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, officials say....
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Good News Sunday: Meet Maverick, the Bartlett Police Department's newest 'facility dog'Jul 25, 2021 7:30 am - Good News Sunday: Meet Maverick, the Bartlett Police Department's newest 'facility dog'
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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...