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Spunky young dog ready to jump through hoops for forever family
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (150+ words) Raina says, "Let me tell you something. When I first came here, I was a bit of a nervous wreck, not quite sure what to think of this place. "The amazing staff gave me time and took it slow. Now…...
McHenry man found not guilty of starving 2 pit bulls; awaits trial on charges involving 2 other dogs
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (514+ words) A McHenry man has been found not guilty on allegations that he starved Meatball and Karma, two 3-year-old female pit bulls. Jason Pastryk, 29, had been charged with two misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and neglect of animal owner's duties, records…...
Dog missing for over 2 weeks in Glacial Park located by volunteers, drones
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (589+ words) For 18 days, goldendoodle rescue Mia was lost in the 3,400-plus-acre Glacial Park Conservation Area in Ringwood. It took tireless dedication from her owners, volunteers and drones " and plenty of hope " to get the dog back home safe. "It was awful,…...
Eight-county farm bureaus offer large animal rescue training for first responders
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (161+ words) Bureau County Farm Bureau logo The Bureau, Marshall-Putnam, Mercer, Henry, Warren-Henderson, Stark, Rock Island and Peoria county farm bureaus will offer an eight-hour large animal rescue course for area first responders at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Black Hawk College's east campus,…...
Endeavor Health seeks more dogs for animal-assisted therapy program
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (145+ words) Endeavor Health is seeking more dogs for its animal-assisted therapy program at Edward Hospital and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. To be considered, please visit endeavorhealth.org/give/volunteer, click "how to apply" at the bottom of the page and chose animal-assisted…...
Health Department warns residents about scam involving lost pets
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (184+ words) The Lake County Health Department is warning residents about a scam targeting pet owners searching for lost animals. Individuals are impersonating Lake County Animal Care and Control and other local organizations to exploit individuals during emotionally difficult situations. "This scam…...
March Is Pet Poison Awareness Month: Protect Your Pets from Hidden Dangers
1+ week, 3+ day ago (248+ words) All Creatures Great & Small - March Is Pet Poison Awareness Month: Protect Your Pets from Hidden Dangers (Provided) March is Pet Poison Awareness Month, making it the perfect time for families to take a closer look at potential hazards in their…...
Sterling dog park committee ready to run with plans for park
1+ week, 6+ day ago (12+ words) Sterling dog park committee ready to run with plans for park'Shaw Local...
Playful puppy seeks family for life of adventures
2+ week, 51+ min ago (9+ words) Playful puppy seeks family for life of adventures'Shaw Local...
Will County forest preserve hosts dog-friendly coffee event
2+ week, 4+ day ago (10+ words) Will County forest preserve hosts dog-friendly coffee event'Shaw Local...