Critter News

OCTOBER 20, 2008

Last summer, Alley Cat Allies conducted an analysis of Illinois Department of Agriculture reports collected from the 247 animal pounds and shelters licensed by the state that handled cats in 2006. More than 60,000 cats were killed in Illinois animal pounds and shelters in 2006. Things don't look too good.

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Cats Feral Cats Illinois 2006 100

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Combat “Dog Spots” The nitrogen content of dog urine tends to kill affected areas of grass. If you have the space in your yard, consider building a dog house as an outdoor shelter for your pet. Since 2000, Chris Long has been a store associate at a Home Depot in Illinois.

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Dogs Pets ASPCA Illinois 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

It provides shelter for many songbirds and water-associated animals, including the river otter, turtles, beaver, American pelicans, ospreys, and migratory songbirds. Located between the Mississippi River and Illinois River, the refuge encompasses 9,225 acres of riverine and floodplain habitat scattered around the confluence of the rivers.

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