Around Town

I am looking for a nice family.  They call me “Wilson”.  The staff here say I am up to date on my rabies.  Anyone watching me can tell I get along with other dogs and cats.  If you look at me you can see I am a chocolate Lab/setter mix.  I am approximately five years old and am already neutered.  …

Rudeness is alive and well. When venturing Out and About, I witness it on a daily basis. I’m not talking about someone interrupting me when I’m speaking with another person, or cutting in front of me in a checkout line, I’m referring to those individuals who ask questions of someone, when the answer is none of their business. They speak …

I am about six months old.  I am learning quickly how to sit and walk on a leash.  The staff call me “Lilly”.  My coat is tan with black markings.  I am partially housetrained and I get along with other dogs.  My docket number is 45699, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, …

Just think, we have only 364 more days until our taxes are once again due. I can remember having a fear of anyone from the Internal Revenue Service. I’ve had to deal with them a couple of times and have always been happy with the results. They are basically very easy to deal with and are willing to work with …

Well here I am looking for a new home.  They call me “Rudy”, I am a young male, brindle and white, mix breed.  I am a sweet dog, good on the leash and I love attention.  I don’t think that I will get much bigger than 45 – 50 pounds.  Please come adopt me and teach me how to be …

“It’s not my job.” This phrase is heard too much lately. I worked with a person who constantly said this. He was lazy and did exactly what was in his job description. Unfortunately, he was promoted, which didn’t say much about my employer. How many times do you walk past a piece of litter and fail to reach down, pick …

I am Kit.  I am the light colored one on the left.  I am a heeler mix, about two years.  I like to sit and play fetch.  Pablo is lab schnauzer mix -black and about nine months old.  Since he is my little brother he is a little more cautious making friends.  We are both boys and will be getting …

Thirteen can be an unlucky number for some folks, but for me it’s quite lucky. I’ve been pecking away at this column for thirteen years this month. It doesn’t seem that long. With any luck at all, I’ll keep plugging away for several more years. I want to thank everyone for the kind comments that I’ve received. I’ll do my …

Hi, my name is Bella and I am a tri-color female rat terrier/heeler mix. I am very cute and friendly, but sometimes I get too excited and would be better in a home with no small children. I have cute freckles on my legs and nose. I’m only a little over a year old so I am very active but …

I think most of us find ourselves depressed at one time or another. Maybe it stems from financial problems, or the loss of a friend or family member. If we’re lucky, the depression is short-lived. I’d like to share some words of encouragement from Barry Palmer, a Past International President of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization. Lion …