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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, …

“We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action.” ~ Dr. Henry Link Welcome to 2022. We are starting our third year of Covid-19, with no end in sight. I have visions of wearing a mask out in public for the rest of my life. We are right now at another peak of Covid cases and the hits …

I want to wish you a “Berry” Happy New Year.  I would like to be in a new home for 2022.  I am called “Berry” because my coat is kinda berry colored with some creme.  I am about ten months old.  I am a female and I am only 38 pounds.  I am housetrained and I get along with other …

Christmas 2021 is now in the history books. The Christmas season is probably the nicest of all the seasons. It seems that everyone is nicer to be around, unless you happen to be in one of the department stores, where everyone has their eyes on that one special gift and everybody wants it. Kudos to those sales clerks and cashiers. …