Pets and Animals
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Meet the Elgin veterinarians who specialize in horsesJun 10, 2016 5:30 am - The website for one Fox Valley hospital boasts of having some facilities you won't find at, say, Advocate Sherman or Provena Saint Joseph: An "indoor trotting aisle." "F...
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Walking dog in Sugar Grove? Get a leashJun 10, 2016 1:00 am - Sugar Grove is tightening animal laws to give police more authority to deal with people who walk dogs without a leash or keep dangerous dogs. "It's been nice in the past...
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Meet Cool Cats at shelter's celebrationJun 08, 2016 11:00 pm - This month is special for the felines at The Buddy Foundation for several reasons beyond the usual. Yes, I know you are probably saying, "There is always something goin...
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Before you take a pet home, have realistic expectations
Jun 07, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK - The middle-aged woman had brought a friend with her to the animal shelter for moral support. They sat together on a bench, soft-spoken and red-eyed. Clay, a s...
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So 1 dog year equals 7 people years? Not so fast...
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Epicurean delights in the pet food aisle
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Honeybee or yellow jacket wasp? How to tell the differenceJun 07, 2016 5:30 am - People often mistake yellow jacket wasps for honeybees, but the two insects differ in behavior and appearance. Honeybees • Hairy with a black stripe around body • ...
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How many beehives are too many in a backyard?Jun 07, 2016 5:30 am - Seven hives' worth of bees in a neighbor's yard created too much buzz for one Naperville resident, whose complaint to city council members has spurred a debate about how...
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Batavia dog shooting raises questionsJun 07, 2016 1:00 am - A Batavia police officer shot and wounded a stray dog Sunday morning, fearing the animal was about to attack him. Now the dog's owner has received a ticket for allowing ...
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County officials investigating Lake Zurich dog attackJun 07, 2016 1:00 am - Lake County Animal Control is investigating an alleged attack by two dogs on another canine that was walking with its owner in Lake Zurich. The attack is reported to hav...