Around Town

We are now in June, which means that the chances of snow are slim, even though this is Michigan, and we all know what the weather can do in the “Water Wonderland”. You may now put away the snow blower for at least three months. Just think, in eighteen more days, the days will start getting shorter. I don’t think …

Hi. I’m a black lab mix with some brindling in my coat and I have a very cute, small, black muzzle. I am ideal for a family who wants a dog who isn’t too big. I am a male about 1 year old and have already been neutered. I’m very sweet and take treats gently and love attention. I’m also …

“Save The Frogs!” No, this isn’t some Sci-Fi movie coming to a theater near you. It’s an event that started last year, and because of its cause and popularity, it’s happening again this year. I mentioned this event a couple of months ago and gave you a preview of what will happen this year. I mentioned at the time that …

Everyone calls me Gusto because I definitely have a gusto for life. I am a male, brown terrier mix with a black muzzle. I’m about one year old and weigh 30 lbs. I’d be good with a family who has time to play with me and give me lots of exercise – and tire me out. I love to be …

Whenever someone I admire passes away, I try to mention them in this column. I take their passing with considerable difficulty, and I’m not embarrassed to share my feelings. I know and admire quite a few people. I respect what they do for the betterment of us all and enjoy making my admiration for them known. I’ve learned a valuable …

Hello. My name is Casey and I am a 1 year old, female beagle/husky mix. My eyes are ice blue (Paul Newman would have been jealous) and I am black and tan with a white chest and little white feet. I am a perfect choice for you – I am already house-trained, walk nicely on a leash and am already …

The “Snowbirds” have returned to “Pure Michigan”. A week or so ago, we decided to visit one of our favorite hometown restaurants. Located a stone’s throw away from the Wood Street Dam, it’s been a gathering place for many of the locals for over fifty years. On this particular Friday evening, we thought we’d go and join many other fish …

Hi. My name is Sam and I am a BIG, 19 pound hunk-a-hunk of burning love. If you want a calm, loving friend, I am it. I am a black male, short-hair, 13 year-old with a lot of love and life to give you. I have all the extras, too. I am already litter-trained, neutered and declawed. My family couldn’t …

Welcome to the month of May. With the weather being what it is, it’s difficult to remember what season we are actually in. There is no doubt that we are experiencing spring, because Mike King, the Weenie King, has been in full operation for the past several weeks. He is a pro, when it comes to handling the weather, and …

Hi. If you are a person or family who is looking for a dog who is calm and doesn’t require a lot of training, then I am your girl. I am a female yellow lab/retriever mix. I’m about 7 years old, very sweet and gentle and I really like people. I walk well on a leash, am house-trained and know …