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We must all be more cautious these days when it comes being caught in a “Scam”, or anything that might be fraudulent. This is especially true if you are a regular user of the internet. Everyday, people fall for one of those easy-money deals, and they quickly learn that there is no such thing as a “Free Lunch”. You’ll be …

Thanks to COVID, you might be interested in knowing that in the 2019-2020 school year, 5.4% of the children in the United States were home-schooled. During the 2020-2021 school year, 11% were home-schooled. There are some parents who choose to home-school their children even without the pandemic, and there are some parents who have no choice in the matter. Just …

I have sent out my valentines.  I hope I have a home by Valentine’s Day.  I am “Hank”.  I have had my neuter surgery, my Rabies Vaccination, and I am microchipped.  I am sweet, loving, and walk nice on a leash.  I would do best in a home where I am the only one.  My docket number is 50724, at …

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 …