Articles filed under Pets and Animals
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Des Plaines Fall Fest offers plenty of chances for fun
Sep 18, 2021 7:08 PM - A reptile show, carnival rides, food and music are among the varied offerings at Des Plaines Fall Fest. -
Tailchasers offers top care for dogs' minds and bodies
Sep 17, 2021 2:13 AM - The owners of Tailchasers Pet Care think your pets are pretty special so they treat them with special care at their two facilities, earning top nods from readers in the Daily Herald Readers' Choice contest. -
How St. Charles-based rescue It's All About the Paws finds new homes for pets surrendered by their owners
Sep 16, 2021 6:27 AM - It's All About The Paws, a foster-based rescue in the St. Charles area, has made it its mission to focus solely on owner surrenders through its Rehome Assistance Program. -
Barkapalooza promises pets and owners a fun-filled day in the park
Sep 16, 2021 5:00 AM - It's sure to be a day full of fun at the park for pets and their owners at the 28th annual Barkapalooza Dog Walk and Pet Expo, hosted by West Suburban Humane Society, on Sept. 26 at Lisle Community Park. -
Kane prosecutor: No charges for shooting dog because neighbor was justified in his fear of attack
Sep 15, 2021 5:21 PM - The husband of Wayne Village President Eileen Phipps won't face criminal charges in the shooting death of a neighbor's dog. Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser said Hal Phipps was justified when he shot Ludwig last month. -
Turkey vultures may not be pretty, but they serve important purpose
Sep 14, 2021 6:00 AM - Nature columnist Mark Spreyer has seen as many as four turkey vultures perched in a dead tree at the Stillman Nature Center, but most of his recent vulture insights come from watching the center's resident bird. -
Best Bets: Indigo Girls and Ani DiFranco share double bill at Ravinia
Sep 8, 2021 8:30 AM - The Ravinia Festival hosts the Indigo Girls and Ani DiFranco Friday in Highland Park, more than 75 artists appear at the Art on the Fox festival in Algonquin this weekend, and Tails on the Trails returns to the Morton Arboretum on Sunday. -
Festival for Animals celebrates pets with music, fun activities
Sep 8, 2021 5:00 AM - If you love pets, mark your calendar for Sunday, Sept. 26, and head to Geneva for Anderson Humane's annual Festival for Animals, a day full of music, activies, vendors and presentations for animals and those who love them. -
Birders invited to pull up a chair for Big Sit atop Cantigny's Butterfly Hill
Sep 7, 2021 6:00 AM - Traditional bird walks are fine -- I eagerly attend them and sometimes lead them. But observing birds from a single position can be equally rewarding and fun.
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Pet parents, pay attention: Cats are adept at hiding illnesses
Sep 6, 2021 6:00 AM - In order to survive in the wild, cats evolved to hide signs of illness, injury or pain. As a result, by the time your cat shows obvious symptoms that something is wrong, she may be very ill. Pet parents of cats must pay close attention to their felines to catch illnesses early.
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