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Annual 'Petals for Pets' to benefit the West Suburban Humane Society
Apr 23, 2019 8:56 PM - It's the same great sale, at a new location, just in time for Mother's Day. The 13th annual "Petals for Pets" plant sale benefits the West Suburban Humane Society. -
Constable: Hanover Park writer fueled by both tragic and uplifting dog tales
Apr 23, 2019 5:25 AM - The people who brought you "Chicken Soup for the Soul" have a new book, "Life Lessons from the Dog: 101 Tales of Family, Friendship & Fun." One of those tales is from Nadia Ianakieva, a Bulgarian immigrant and Hanover Park writer whose first relationship with a dog ended horrifically.
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Dogtopia, now open on Randall Road in South Elgin, offers daycare, boarding and playtime for four-legged friends.
Apr 22, 2019 3:59 PM - Dogtopia, now open on Randall Road in South Elgin, offers daycare, boarding and playtime for four-legged friends.
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Dusty the Donkey saved from traffic on I-90
Apr 19, 2019 10:31 AM - A Cook County sheriff's sergeant encountered unexpected obstacle on the Northwest Tollway around 11:50 a.m. Wednesday. The sergeant found a donkey -- named Dusty -- standing in the middle of traffic near Arlington Heights Road, sheriff's spokeswoman Sophia Ansari said. -
Main Stay Therapeutic Farm's annual dinner, 'Triple Crown' raffle tickets now on sale
Apr 18, 2019 9:05 PM - Main Stay Therapeutic Farm in Richmond is offering "Triple Crown" raffle tickets as part of "Jockeys and Juleps," the annual dinner set for Friday, May 3. -
Images: Suburban habitats: Readers' photos of local wildlife
Apr 15, 2019 6:40 AM - Some of the best photos from the Daily Herald Suburban Wildlife page on Facebook. -
What to do when you find 'abandoned' wildlife
Apr 19, 2019 12:48 PM - Daily Herald nature columnist Valerie Blaine explains why the baby bird you find on the ground is likely not abandoned -- and why you shouldn't "rescue" it.
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Time for toads to emerge from their winter homes
Apr 12, 2019 10:32 AM - Quick, if I say "tadpole," I bet you say "frog." Around here not all tadpoles become frogs. Some become toads, and they are coming out right about now. -
Studies show term 'smarty-cat' is a real thing for felines
Apr 12, 2019 7:02 AM - Felines really are 'smarty-cats' in how they learn and play. -
Dundee Animal Hospital promotes National Pet Week with poster contest, week-long celebration, and non-profit pet fundraiserApr 18, 2019 11:00 PM - Dundee Animal Hospital invites the community to join in a week-long celebration of their furry, feathery and scaly friends in honor of National Pet Week May 5-11.
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