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Since the Covid-19 breakout, we are all looking forward to getting Out and About and traveling again. Being able to travel throughout the USA is something we used to take for granted. Now we are all more cautious when planning our travel adventures. I doubt I’ll ever see Disney World or Disneyland again, because of having to deal with air …

Please oh please, I hope I get a home for Valentines Day so I can have someone to love on.  I am only seven months old.  I am a bit on the large side of medium.  I’m not going to get too much bigger.  I ‘m a female and I need my spay surgery, and a Rabies vaccination.  I get …

“Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.” ~ Harry S. Truman St. Joseph County is experiencing a strong need of blood. Actually, the entire country is experiencing a blood shortage. This is why …

Here I am!  I am shy, reserved, cuddly, sweet and homeless.  My owner had to move to a no pets allowed residence.  I am six years old, neutered, and short-haired.  I am litter trained and ready to find my new home.  My docket number is 51299 at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., …

Do you have trouble hearing? Here are some of the causes of the loss of that valuable sense: Damage to the inner ear. Aging and exposure to loud noise may cause wear and tear on the hairs or nerve cells in the cochlea that send sound signals to the brain. When these hairs or nerve cells are damaged or missing, …

I like to lick snowflakes, I get lots of chances out in the play yard.  I am “Oakley”, a neutered male, boxer mix.  I am three years old and I am current on my Rabies Vaccination.  I am in need of leash training and someone to love on.  My docket number is 51213, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control …

Last week, I shared some information on Hearing Loss. As promised, here are some “signs” and “symptoms” of hearing loss: Muffling of speech and other sounds. Difficulty understanding words, especially against background noise or in a crowd. Trouble hearing consonants. Frequently having to ask others to speak slower, clearer and louder. Needing to turn up the volume of the television …

Well !! I am looking for a home without DUCKS!  I chase ducks and I was brought back to Animal Control because I chased them.  I am one and a half to two year old, Female.  I am quiet, housetrained and I get along with other dogs.  I will need my spay surgery.  My name is Ivy, and I am …

We just celebrated our New Year ten days ago. The Chinese New Year will be celebrated at the Oaks Enrichment Center, in Sturgis, on Wednesday, January 26. All are invited to come and enjoy a catered meal of Chinese food. The Oaks Enrichment Center is located at 306 North Franks Avenue in Sturgis. There will be a 50/50 drawing and …

I am Liberty Bell.  I am a female, seven months old.  I love kids and other dogs BUT NOT cats.  I know some commands.  Let me start the new year with you.  My docket number is 51398, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal Control is open Monday – Friday, …