With canine influenza on the rise, pet owners asked to avoid dog parks
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Health officials are telling dog owners to be careful and be aware of the canine flu. Mary McGuire shares details on what officials are recommending to keep your pet safe.

Cow-tastrophe: Niles students set cow loose during 'senior prank'

A cow was seen running down a residential sidewalk in Niles on Thursday after what has been described as a high school "senior prank" gone wrong.

Sheep, 15 dogs voluntarily surrendered in DuPage County

The DuPage County Animal Services team responded to an emergency humane situation late Tuesday night and took the animals in.

Piping plovers return to Chicago beaches

Bird watchers are flocking to Montrose Beach to welcome Imani, a rare piping plover, back to Chicago.

Dogs can join owners for outdoor dining, FDA says

The FDA updated its food policy earlier this year to let owners and their furry friends enjoy eating together.

MLB employees save dog trapped in car's engine compartment after 30-mile trip to Kansas City stadium

A Kansas puppy is helping her Major League Baseball rescuers solidify the testament of how quickly people unite to make things happen in life. Here's BonBon and her tale of unfortunate events.

Virginia retiree adopts 40 pound cat

Patches was available for adoption for less than a day before a pet lover snatched him up.

Kane County looks to allow patio dining with pets

Kane County is looking ahead to the dog days of summer and reviewing a change that would allow dogs to dine out at restaurants.

Loons are falling from the sky in Wisconsin

There have been reports of loons stranded on the ground after they fell from the sky.

Poodle revived with Narcan after being found unconscious next to owner in Kensington: SPCA

Toodles, a tiny poodle, was revived with Narcan after he and his owner were found unresponsive on a Philadelphia street, according to the Pennsylvania SPCA. Officials say he has miraculously made a full recovery.

Dog goes viral for uncanny resemblance to Snoopy

The Mini Sheepadoodle has become an internet sensation thanks to her resemblance to Snoopy. The pup’s features are nearly identical to the cartoon dog, including a white face and muzzle, oblong face, round black nose and floppy black ears.

Bear scare caught on North Carolina man’s security camera

The man was on his phone, relaxing, oblivious to the fact that he was seconds away from staring down a dangerous wild animal.

PAWS Chicago credited with 91% decline in killing of homeless pets
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Once Paula Fasseas, the founder of PAWS Chicago, discovered that more than 40,000 pets in the city were being killed each year, she stepped up her efforts, growing a volunteer squad that has led to a 91% decline in the killing of homeless pets.

5 eaglets hatch in Will County nests
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Five eaglets have hatched in a Will County forest preserve this month, in what conservations described as a good sign that eagle numbers are continuing to rebound in the region.