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Hello. My name is Milo. I am a german shepherd/sheltie mix and I need a home. My family brought me to Animal Control because they said they couldn’t keep me anymore. I am about 7 years old, brown with medium short hair and a curly tail. I am good on a leash and housetrained AND I have already been neutered. …

With the passing of Memorial Day, we are officially into summer. Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 22, the gentlemen may now wear their white shoes and the ladies may wear whatever they usually wear, without fear of embarrassment. Please don’t accuse me of slamming the ladies, but I really am not aware of what the style is for …

My name is Baby Girl. I am very sad because my owner passed away and now I need another loving home. I have lived with another dog, so even if you have a dog, I can still be your pet. I am about 7 years old and am a red german shepherd/husky mix. I am good when being walked on …

About a month ago, I made a couple of changes in my column. I decided to make the column a bit more personal. I did this by sharing some of my experiences, with hopes that some readers might have experienced some of the same. Every so often, I throw in a few trivial things that might be helpful hints or …

Hi, I’m this week’s Pet of the Week. I am a tri-color beagle about 1-2 years old. I’m not a big guy and I’m very sweet and loving. I walk nicely on a leash and like people. I know how to sit and am friendly with the resident cat at Animal Control. I also am friendly with other dogs. I …

Backyard BBQ chefs will be happy to hear about a new attraction to this year’s Water Festival. It’s a Backyard BBQ Competition. All backyard chefs are invited to compete in this event on Friday, June 14, from 2 until 9 PM. Century Bank and Trust has agreed to sponsor this first-time ever competition. The entry fee is $55, which covers …

Hi, my name is Mystery and I am a male tiger about 1 year old. I have medium long fur and pretty, tufted ears. I am very sweet and loving and also litter trained. Please come and see me. I like attention and petting. I am available to adopt right now so please come and see me. My Docket # …

Hi, my name is Mystery and I am a male tiger about 1 year old. I have medium long fur and pretty, tufted ears. I am very sweet and loving and also litter trained. Please come and see me. I like attention and petting. I am available to adopt right now so please come and see me. My Docket # …

Organizers of the 2013 Three Rivers Water Festival are promoting a new addition to the annual event. A backyard barbecue competition, sponsored by Kackies Que and Century Bank and Trust, will take place 2 to 9 p.m. June 14 in the Community Tent area at the back of Scidmore Park. An entry fee of $55 will include fees, awards, prize …

We are all mortal, which means that we are all terminal and our days on earth are limited. I will, on occasion, mention the passing of friends in this column. I don’t do this to be morbid, but I do it because these individuals meant a lot to me, and I’m sure they meant a lot to many readers. Dan …