Around Town

I mentioned in last week’s column that I would share some of the worst traffic jams in the world. Perhaps the traffic jams we are experiencing here in Three Rivers might not seem so bad. Please note that this information is about forty years old, yet traffic jams will always be around: Britain has the distinction of boasting two separate …

It’s Howl O Ween !  And I want a home.  I am a sweet girl, about eight months old.  I am a brindle colored mix.  And I know SIT real well!  I would like some training, but I do pretty good on a leash.  I need my spay surgery, and I get along with other dogs and I am housetrained.  …

This Saturday is Halloween. Last week I wrote something about the origins of this last day of October. If you are planning to celebrate Halloween this weekend, please have a very festive time. If you happen to be Out and About, be watchful for the little goblins wandering about the neighborhoods. They will be wearing more than the usual masks …

A couple of weeks ago I listed some words of wisdom. This week I’d like to share some words of wisdom about love. Love is one thing there’s too little of and we can always use much more. Share this words of wisdom and share a little more love: Love carries great expectations. Love always eases pain. Love all, trust …

Well, I have my Halloween decoration in place.  I hope I can get adopted to greet the “trick or treaters”.   I am called Azalea and I am one year old, I am a light fawn brindle mix female.I am housetrained.  I am a gentle, friendly, loving, playful companion.  I will need my spay surgery.   Call to make an appointment to …

This Friday, October 16, is National Bosses Day here in the USA and Canada. Do something special for your boss, find a babysitter and take her out to dinner. When getting Out and About lately, I’ve noticed quite a few squirrels busy stashing away a winter’s supply of nuts. It amazes me how animals are aware of the change of …

My name is Cooper.  I am trying to get ready for fall with my gourds and pumpkin.  I lost my home because my owner was no longer able to care for me.  I am a white terrier mix, six years old.  I am a neutered male that requires regular grooming.  I am housetrained and I get along with other dogs.  …

One thing I remember about my parents was that every so often they would share some much needed advice. They also offered, more than once, words of wisdom. I’d like to share some of those words with you. Some of those words were popular and have never lost their value. I’ll continue to share these periodically and you are welcome …

Six more aphorisms: A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you’re in deep water. How come it takes so little time for a child who is afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night? Business conventions are important because they demonstrate how many people a company can operate without. Scratch …

It’s fall and the flowers are calling me.  I purr as I walk.  I want to twirl around your hands and arms.  I am a neutered male and I am housetrained. I get along with other cats.  I am a handsome, loving, gentle, attentive companion.  Call to see and adopt me at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located …