Pets and Animals
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Watch for cognitive dysfunction in your dog as he agesFeb 28, 2021 10:00 pm - When you share your life with a dog, you understand the sheer pleasure of it - the relaxation of a good walk, the exhilaration of having him "come" when you call him in ...
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Siberian husky sled dogs demonstrate mushing in St. CharlesFeb 27, 2021 12:00 am - Siberian huskies gave a crowd a chance to see a mushing team in action during a dog sledding exhibition Saturday on a snow-covered field in St. Charles. Held on a field ...
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'Adopt' a Willowbrook Wildlife Center animalFeb 26, 2021 12:00 am - The Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is sponsoring an "Adopt an Animal" program on behalf of Willowbrook Wildlife Center, which provides medical ...
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Villa Park expands backyard chicken ownershipFeb 24, 2021 12:00 am - Villa Park trustees have approved an ordinance that allows more residents to keep chickens in their backyards. Now up to 50 homeowners can apply for a license to keep as...
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Betty White, furry friends star in 50-year-old 'Pet Set'
Feb 23, 2021 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - On a TV show Betty White hosted 50 years ago, the perpetual charmer flirts with James Brolin, teases Della Reese and trades quips with Carol Burnett. ...
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Readers share pictures of pets adopted during the pandemicFeb 22, 2021 5:00 am - Daily Herald readers are sharing photos of pets they've adopted during the pandemic. Want to see your pet in the paper? Go to www.dailyherald.com/share/article and follo...
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Your cat is counting on you to take care of his teethFeb 22, 2021 5:00 am - Dental health care is just as important for cats as it is for dogs. By the time cats turn 3 years old, many have periodontal disease - a disease that causes pain and neg...
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Feline's bad breath could lead to other problemsFeb 17, 2021 10:00 pm - Some feline caregivers are surprised to learn that their pets may suffer from some of the same medical symptoms as people do. I am convinced that if you take a common-se...
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Arlington Heights woman sues ex-boyfriend, says he killed her dogs
Feb 17, 2021 12:00 am - They were drawn to each other by their love for dogs. Sarah Manos, a 27-year-old high school teacher, owned Daisy and Kirby, mixes of the Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise breed...
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Best Bets: A cappella ensemble Naturally 7 performs a virtual concertFeb 16, 2021 5:00 am - Vibrant vocals Marvel at the vocals and sounds deployed by the a cappella ensemble Naturally 7 in a virtual concert starting Thursday. It's courtesy of North Central Co...