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Judge denies former McHenry man's request to have animal cruelty case heard by different judge
Mike Braun of McHenry leaves the McHenry County Courthouse after a hearing on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges Dec. 7, 2017. A man accused of beating a dog with a garbage can...
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5 Things to Know for Oct. 18
The Akita mix was deemed unpredictable and aggressive and therefore, unadoptable. The dog was put down Tuesday.
12 hours ago - Topix
Download the Full November 2018 Issue PDF
I have had friends say to me, “You are so lucky to have this space to hike in, and so lucky to have such good dogs!” I know what they mean, but luck has nothing to do with it...
15 hours ago - Whole Dog Journal
Hiking with Dogs is Balm for the Soul
I offer my friends the only remedy that has never failed me: I tell them to go take a hike! But they need to bring their dogs, too - and to try to find a place where they can...
15 hours ago - Whole Dog Journal
Whole Dog Journal's 2018 Approved Wet Dog Food List
Some of our readers are disappointed that we don't rank-order foods. There are a couple of reasons for this. The most important: What is “best” for one dog may be disastrous...
15 hours ago - Whole Dog Journal - 2 articles
Dog Teeth Cleaning: Don't Deny Dental Health
While your veterinarian might not have said much about your dog's teeth 10 years ago, today, it's likely at the forefront of discussion during your dog's annual or semi-annual...
15 hours ago - Whole Dog Journal
Five Steps to Stopping Unwanted Behavior
Most of the time, when dogs do something we don't want them to do (such as stealing our socks or jumping on our elderly aunt), the first thing out of our mouths is “NO!” We've...
15 hours ago - Whole Dog Journal
When One Is Not Enough
For many of us who love dogs, our canine family members are a lot like potato chips - we can't have just one. There are so many dogs out there, each with love to share and...
15 hours ago - Whole Dog Journal
How to Play "Search Me!"
The "search me!" game uses lots of energy and can tire out your very active dog, and offers very practical applications as well. Start with treats, since most dogs will happily...
15 hours ago - Whole Dog Journal
Dog Seizures: Causes and Treatments
There are few things as frightening as watching your dog have a seizure. Yet dog seizure disorders are surprisingly common. A seizure is defined as uncontrolled electrical...
15 hours ago - Whole Dog Journal
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Guide to Long Distance Binoculars
Guide to choosing the best high powered long distance binoculars to be used for land based observation. Most high lower bins are usually designed with astronomy in mind...
Best Birding Binocular 2016/2017
During the year many, many binoculars arrive on my desk for testing and review. So at times even I can find it a little overwhelming as to which is best. This every year I...
BirdWatching Binoculars 101
If you are new to birding, choosing your first pair of binoculars can seem a little daunting, but it needn't be. This guide takes you thought where to start and all the...
The Raven: Nesting in Philadelphia for the First Time?
Few birds are more intriguing than the Common Raven. Big, broad, and wholly black, the wedge-tailed raven is impressive, at times imposing, and always fascinating. Common Raven...
Symptoms to Watch for in Your Dog: Seizures/Convulsions
Watching your dog having a seizure is a scary thing. I remember how helpless I felt when Roxy had her first seizure , She had a full-blown one; she was unresponsive, laying on...
Return of the Aramides
These rails were featured in a 10,000 Birds post a few weeks ago. The Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail , Aramides saracura , was seen as the light was fading over the Botanical Gardens...
Roxborough Raven
By Scott McConnell On the afternoon of April 18, 2015 I found a Common Raven perched and calling on one of the radio towers in Roxborough, just east of the Domino Lane/Fowler...
DVOCers at Gyrfalcon in NY
Pictures by Linda Widdop
Tinicum's Most Famous Bird, 35 years Later
By Gregg Gorton January 27, 2015 When Johnny Miller left his house the morning of October 19, 1979 to conduct his weekly shorebird census at “Tinicum,” a birdy patch of...
A Short Visit to Conowingo Dam on 12/27/14
Here are a few shots from Conowingo Dam in Maryland.
Chimney Swift Challenge 2014 - We have a winner!
Now that fall is over and winter is here, and barring some unprecedented event, it seems safe to say that the last Chimney Swift of 2014 has been sighted in Philadelphia. I've...
Tuckerton Sparrows
The trip description on the DVOC website begins, "This trip is Tony Croasdale and Steve Kacir's attempt to recreate the magic of Frank Windfelder's legendary field trips to see...
Departures: The Chimney Swift for one
Ever seen a perched Chimney Swift? Probably not. Do you know what an "FOY" is? What about an "FOS"? Birders keeping track of their bird list for the year often refer to these...