Around Town

Some would say that it’s just a sign of the times, and there really isn’t anything we can do about it. I’m referring to acts of chivalry. I have a feeling that “Ladies” and “Gentlemen” have been replaced by just “Women” and “Guys”. Gentlemen open doors for Ladies, and Ladies prefer to have a Gentleman help them get seated, or …

Hello. My name is Dogee and I am a female, black & tan Heeler/Rott mix. I am about 5 years old and am moderately active. I really like people and love to cuddle and have my belly rubbed. I am sweet and friendly and even good with cats! I’m housebroken but I do like to have a little time to …

The Three Rivers area Snowman Making Contest is back. If I remember correctly, this contest was cancelled last year due to lack of snow. It seems that we won’t have that problem this year. The contest will be held this Saturday, January 25, from noon until 2 PM. The site is the west side parking lot, located on the west …

Last week was sort of a flashback to 1978. I was working at O’Hare Airport in Chicago, and was living in Schaumburg at the time. The airport was closed, and I couldn’t get out of my subdivision anyway. It was a memorable experience, and one I didn’t care to experience anytime in the future. Last week was another one of …

My name is Shadow and I was a Pet of the Week back in September. I was a little kitten at that time. Now, I am a beautiful, silky black cat, still waiting for a good home. I am a male with short, black fur, about 9 months old now. I love to be with people and play with toys. …

Hello. I am called Jewel because when I was found I had a jeweled collar on. I am a pretty cream colored shepherd mix with big brown eyes. I am very playful and love attention. Someone needs to teach me manners but I take instructions well. I may be happier with no other dogs around. Please come and see me. …

Welcome to the first Out and About column for 2014. If this is your first time reading this column, thank you for taking the time to do so. I’ll try my best to provide you with some useful information, and, of course, a bit of humor along the way. There’s so much depressing news out there these days, so I’d …

Hi, we are 5 little kittens and have lost our mittens and need a home. We are Woody, Brandy, Star, Baby Ray and Buzz. There are 2 females and 3 males of us and some have long hair and some short hair, some are black and white and some are tigers. So, we have something for everyone. We are about …

This is my final column for the year. It’s been a great year so far, so I really don’t have anything to complain about. Tomorrow is a new day and a new year, and like many of you, I’ve made a few resolutions that, hopefully, I’ll follow through on. Time will tell. One thing I will attempt to do is …

Happy Holidays! I am a 5 year old female black and tan shepherd/heeler mix. I am very gentle and love attention. I like to walk on a leash and I know to sit and shake on command. My head and cheeks are so soft, just made for petting. I have a bushy tail and two-toned nose. I am not a …