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Bellbrook sets limit at 4 dogs or cats - Dayton Daily News

Posted: 26 Apr 2010 09:42 PM PDT

By Katherine Ullmer, Staff Writer Updated 1:49 AM Tuesday, April 27, 2010

BELLBROOK — The Bellbrook City Council voted 7-0 Monday, April 26, to change the number of dogs and cats residents can keep on their property from two to four, with amnesty for any existing pets on the premises over the limit as of May 26.

The city's planning commission had recommended having an unlimited number of pets; but earlier this month, City Council voted 7-0 to amend the existing ordinance. Council defined a kennel, which is not allowed in residential zoning districts, as anything with more than four dogs or cats.

The amended ordinance adds an amnesty clause that allows an excess number of pets to remain without penalty. No dogs or cats can be added until the number of cats or dogs is reduced to three or less.

Council held a public hearing on the matter before its vote that was attended by about 60 people. Of the 14 people who spoke, 11 asked for no limits, but Council said the majority of residents they had spoken with favored limits.

Many at the April 12 hearing had said any number other than "unlimited" would be arbitrary, but council members said studies show most people do not keep more than four or five dogs or cats. Allowing an unlimited number could cause problems between neighbors, Council said.

"Let's give it a chance," Councilman Ralph Fussner said. "If it doesn't protect the citizens, we can come back and look at it again."

Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2341 or kullmer@Dayton DailyNews.com.

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Cheap stuff: Pets compete, carving show, Long Grove ... - Arlington Heights Daily Herald

Posted: 26 Apr 2010 10:10 PM PDT

$10 and under

Teens' night to shine

The Buffalo Grove Arts commission hosts its Teen Limelight Cafe, where teens can perform for their peers, ages 14-19. Acts can be instrumental or vocal, comedy, solo, duets or bands.

7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 30, at Eskape, 350 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Admission to view program is $5. For information, call (847) 821-9000, or send e-mail to BGArts@vbg.org.

Rocking with The Niche

Step back in musical time as The Niche performs '70s and '80s rock tunes.

9 p.m. Friday, April 30, at Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant and Pub, 8 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. $3. (847) 577-7733. Visit peggykinnanes.com.

Rover Rescue Pet Dog Show

The Aurora Turners Club hosts the Rover Rescue Pet Dog Show. Dogs can compete in 20 show categories including "fastest eater" and "most kisses." Other highlights include activities for kids, pet merchandise, raffles and adoptable dogs.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 1, at the Aurora Turners Club, 1335 Mitchell Road, Aurora. Entry fee is $5 per dog for three categories, and $1 for each additional category. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. Dogs must be checked in by 9:45 a.m. if they are to compete. Free admission for spectators without dogs. (630) 897-7454 or visit roverrescue.org.

Wooden creations

The North Suburban Carvers group hosts its annual spring Artistry in Wood carving show.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2, at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. Donations accepted for admission. (630) 848-3613 or northsuburbancarvers.org.

Jackie's world

Actress and historian Leslie Goddard portrays former first lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy in the History Speaks Lecture "Jacqueline Kennedy." The program looks at Kennedy's marriage to Sen. John F. Kennedy in 1953, her life as first lady, her historical restoration of the White House and her life as a single mother after the death of her husband.

4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster, Naperville. The program is for all ages. Advance tickets are $5-$6. Tickets at the door are $6-$7. Call for reservations. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum.

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Chocolate and more chocolate!

Dig into chocolate treats galore at the annual Long Grove Chocolate Fest. Sample everything from chocolate-covered strawberries to chocolate doughnuts and cake. Other highlights include live musical performances and children's activities.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 30, through Sunday, May 2, in historic downtown Long Grove, at the crossroads of Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin roads, Long Grove. Free admission and parking. (847) 634-0888 or visit longgroveonline.com

Smell the lilacs

More than 1,200 lilacs and 25,000 tulips are featured at the annual Lilac Time celebration in Lombard. The event, which opens on Saturday, May 1, features a craft show, live entertainment, a plant sale, a parade and much more.

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, from Saturday, May 1, through Sunday, May 16, at Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Ave., Lombard. Free admission. (630) 620-7322 or visit lombardparks.com for full schedule.

Going green

Cantigny's GreenhousEffect open house event has an eco-friendly theme that takes visitors behind the scenes to the park's 18,000-square-foot greenhouse where more than 1,000 varieties of flowers are grown annually. The event features tours, workshops, kids' activities and plant sales.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at Cantigny Park and First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Visitors should enter through the east gate on Shaffner Road. Free admission and parking. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org.

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Posted: 26 Apr 2010 08:59 PM PDT

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More dogs catching distemper virus, animal groups say - News 8 Austin

Posted: 26 Apr 2010 06:43 PM PDT

Town Lake Animal Center and local rescue groups are sounding the alarm about distemper.

They say the airborne virus has hit the local dog population unusually hard this year.

Officials with Austin Pets Alive! say it's treated nearly 70 distemper cases since February. Normally, they see just one or two cases annually.

"I've heard reports that there are a large number of raccoons infected with it," Ellen Jefferson with Austin Pets Alive! said. "They could be spreading it to dogs. Dogs that aren't vaccinated can catch it.''

The high incidence is causing financial stress for Austin Pets Alive!

Pet owners, meanwhile, should take steps to protect their dogs by making sure they are vaccinated and keeping an eye on them.

"Monitor them when they're outside. Don't let them interact with other unknown dogs or other unknown cats that might be carrying disease," Dr. Linda Czisny with Town Lake Animal Center said.

Symptoms of distemper include discharge from the eye, diarrhea, coughing or difficulty breathing, runny nose and vomiting.

Secondary infections may cause more severe problems, including depression, loss of motor skills, seizure and mental deterioration.

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