Pets and Animals
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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...
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Beck Lake Dog Days of Summer event includes canoe activityJul 17, 2021 1:00 am - Pet owners and their dogs paddled out onto Beck Lake in canoes during Dog Days of Summer, an event held by the Forest Preserves of Cook County Saturday in Des Plaines. "...
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Puppy worth nearly $7,900 stolen from Lombard pet storeJul 16, 2021 1:00 am - The owner of a Lombard pet store said a woman stole a puppy from a crib Friday afternoon. The theft, which occurred around 3:45 p.m. at Furry Babies, 170 Yorktown Shoppi...
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Fees for Kane County rabies tags going upJul 15, 2021 1:00 am - The new fees are: neutered/less than 1 year old: $12 for one-year tag and $27 for three-year; non-neutered, $30 for one-year and $67.50 for three-year. ...
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Have a plan to prevent your feline from escaping the houseJul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - If you are careful about opening and closing the door of your home, be aware that others who visit may not be, so take precautions to protect your feline. If your feline...