Pets and Animals
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Know first aid, CPR to help your dog in case of emergencyJun 16, 2021 11:00 pm - If you've had a dog in your life, you've probably had a dog emergency of some sort. A bleeding toe nail, a cut paw, a twisted ankle. I've been to emergency veterinarian...
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Who's Freddy the fox, and why is he captivating Bartlett residents?Jun 16, 2021 1:00 am - A hapless red fox has become a neighborhood celebrity in Bartlett. Fondly nicknamed "Freddy," the fox has a unique accessory that has caught the attention of many resid...
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Forever homes, for real: Northbrook shelter not seeing increase in pandemic adoptees being returnedJun 16, 2021 1:00 am - Fifteen months ago, as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated, would-be pet owners flocked to shelters seeking animal companions. Though some shelters across the country are...
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Best Bets: The Obama Portraits head to the Art Institute of ChicagoJun 15, 2021 6:00 am - Presidential portraits Kehinde Wiley's painting of President Barack Obama and Amy Sherald's portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama - known as The Obama Portraits -...
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What to do when your cat's behavior is out of the boxJun 14, 2021 6:00 am - It is not uncommon for cats to stop using their litter boxes at some point in their lives. It is important to determine the reason before it becomes an established unwan...
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Good News Sunday: Post-pandemic event puts Gerry's Café back on courseJun 12, 2021 11:00 pm - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: The bold dream of Natalie Griffin and Am...
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Save-A-Pet's Run For the Sun 5K helps fund no-kill shelter's programsJun 10, 2021 6:00 am - Second chances can be hard to come by, especially for an animal of a certain age or temperament. But Save-A-Pet, a no-kill rescue in Grayslake, believes every animal is ...
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Save-A-Pet earns 4-star rating from Charity NavigatorJun 10, 2021 6:00 am - Save-A-Pet's strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independe...
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Protect your pet from fleas and ticks this summerJun 09, 2021 11:00 pm - Your dog has been scratching and biting himself. You use that little comb with tiny teeth and find little black spots. Flea season has arrived. The Humane Society of the...
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Schaumburg Environmental Fair set for June 12Jun 09, 2021 1:00 am - Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies will be among the featured subjects in the Schaumburg Environmental Fair, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 12 at Spring Valley Nature Ce...