Final 155 Beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms | ChicagoLIVE
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue has rescued the final 155 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a controversial Wisconsin research breeder

Shedd Aquarium welcomes 4 more rescued belugas from Marineland

Four more beluga whales rescued from the former Marineland facility in Ontario, Canada, have arrived at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.

Ridglan Farms beagles: Last dogs released from Wisconsin facility

The last Ridglan Farms beagles left the Wisconsin facility on Wednesday, marking an end to a years-long animal rights campaign and legal battle.

Venomous snake found in high school football players helmet

A high school student football player in Arkansas found an unsettling surprise in his helmet during football practice. 

 Scientists gene-edit allergens out of dogs
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Scientists are using gene-editing techniques to create hypoallergenic dogs. A scientist with Kindred Companion Sciences joins Good Day Chicago to break down what this means for pet-owners. 

Cobras, vipers and anacondas: 46 venomous snakes seized from warehouse

Two men are facing charges after authorities seized two anacondas and 46 venomous snakes – including a cobra and pit vipers – from a warehouse in Connecticut. 

What to know about bird migration in Chicago | ChicagoLIVE
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You might have noticed the start of bird migration in the Chicago area. We speak to an expert about what to know about migratory birds.

91-pound invasive carp found in Cook County lake: 'Biggest fish I've ever seen'
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A massive carp was caught in Schiller Pond in Chicago's O'Hare neighborhood on July 23. Block Club Chicago intern Giacomo Cain, who witnessed the catch, shares what led up to this memorable moment.

These gene-edited beagles could provide hope for dog-loving allergy sufferers

For the first time, scientists have successfully used gene-editing technology to eliminate a primary allergy-causing protein in two dogs, Bailey the beagle and her twin Alfie.

Chicago dog owners report injuries after park renovations
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Residents in Roscoe Village are calling on the Chicago Park District to take action after a recent improvement project at Hamlin Park allegedly left dogs with bloody paws and made the space more dangerous.

Chicago dog owners report paw injuries after Hamlin Park renovations

Residents in Roscoe Village are calling on the Chicago Park District to take action after a recent improvement project at Hamlin Park allegedly left dogs with bloody paws and made the space more dangerous.

Chicago dog owners report paw injuries after Hamlin Park renovations
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Residents in Roscoe Village are calling on the Chicago Park District to take action after a recent improvement project at Hamlin Park allegedly left dogs with bloody paws and made the space more dangerous.

Chicago ranks among the least pet-friendly U.S. cities, study says | ChicagoLIVE
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A new WalletHub study ranks Chicago among the least pet-friendly large cities in the U.S., trailing only New York. WalletHub writer and analyst Chip Lupo joins ChicagoLIVE to break down the findings and explain why Chicago ranked so low.

Who gets the pet? New Illinois law lets judges decide pet custody disputes | ChicagoLIVE
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A new Illinois House bill aims to address a difficult question for pet owners: What happens when a couple separates and can't agree on who gets custody of their pet? Jane McBride, CEO of Illinois Humane, explains what this could mean for families and their pets.

Chicago students get hands-on look at veterinary careers at U of I: 'The perfect opportunity'
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More than 50 Chicago high school students traveled to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for a day of hands-on labs, CPR training and career exploration aimed at inspiring the next generation of veterinarians.