Steps to protect your family pet in Carterville
CARE urges pet owners to use microchips implanted between the shoulder blades for instant ID read by scanners at most animal control facilities clinics and vets. Chips link to a national database and average cost is about 25 dollars. Also advise collars with ID tags no free roaming constant supervision fenced areas and good care during vacations.
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Community Animal Rescue and Education
Humane Societies
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Finding a good dog breeder as defense against thieves
Card noting dog theft rings and the importance of buying purebred dogs from scrupulous dealers. Animal Crackers owner Sarah George says research breeders, avoid puppy mills, and look for health guarantees. She highlights questions from breeders and waiting lists, plus online resources hsus org and akc org for guidance.
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Sarah George
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United States
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Akc.org
Purse families report dog theft ring in rural Saline County
Valerie Terry's four purebred dogs vanished amid a rash of missing pets in the area. Deputy Todd Fort links the case to about 25 purebred dogs stolen from two Saline County kennels in late 2003 and early 2004, valued at over $15,000. The thiefs targeted puppies, returned a chipped poodle, and investigators warn of a broader ring.
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Tours Extended for 4 Illinois Guard Units
More than 600 Illinois National Guard troops will extend their Middle East tours by at least three months due to rising violence in Iraq. The 604 soldiers come from four units in Peoria, Freeport, Chicago, and North Riverside, including the 106th Aviation Battalion and three MP and transport units.
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Inaccurate attribution noted in Jackson County edition
The Southern Illinoisan’s Jackson County edition Tuesday Southern Plus misattributed a quote to Roxanne Conley of Carbondale Main Street. The accuracy hotline provides contact options for reporting errors from Jackson County or elsewhere.
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Roxanne Conley
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