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West Chicago kennel owner Garrett Mercado faces animal cruelty charges following investigation into January fire that killed at least 29 dogs - ABC7 Chicago
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DuPage County trainer found guilty of animal cruelty after kennel fire that killed 29 dogs - Chicago Tribune
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Cause of West Chicago kennel fire that killed 31 dogs can't be determined, but appears accidental, investigators say - Chicago Tribune
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Illinois kennel safety law follows West Chicago fire killing 29 dogs, protecting dogs, cats - ABC7 Chicago
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It's been incredibly difficult': 29 dogs die in fire at kennel near West Chicago; more than 20 survive - Chicago Tribune
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As inspectors seek cause of kennel fire that killed 31 dogs, rescue groups take in surviving animals - Chicago Tribune
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Questions About Whether Kennels Should Always Be Staffed After West Chicago Fire Kills 30 Dogs – CBS Chicago
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West Chicago kennel owner Garrett Mercado faces animal cruelty charges following investigation into January fire that killed at least 29 dogs - ABC7 Chicago
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West Chicago kennel owner Garrett Mercado faces animal cruelty charges following investigation into January fire that killed at least 29 dogs - ABC7 Chicago
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Suburban Kennel Where Fire Killed 30 Dogs Was Previously Investigated For Mistreatment Of Animals – CBS Chicago
![Just found this sub, thought of this right away. Chicago Fire Dept Engine 115 has this doghouse. Originally built for Bear (R.I.P.), it is now frequented by good boy Jax when he Just found this sub, thought of this right away. Chicago Fire Dept Engine 115 has this doghouse. Originally built for Bear (R.I.P.), it is now frequented by good boy Jax when he](https://i.redd.it/623nmqcalwe51.jpg)
Just found this sub, thought of this right away. Chicago Fire Dept Engine 115 has this doghouse. Originally built for Bear (R.I.P.), it is now frequented by good boy Jax when he
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