Around Town

A week or so ago, Mother Nature bared her teeth on some of those states way south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Tallahassee, Florida, even experienced some snow. I doubt if they even have snow shovels available in that part of the country. As a result, there were a lot of drivers who were more than puzzled as to how to …

Happy New Year!  My name is Layla Marie.  I am a female and I have just had my surgery and I am ready to find my new home.  The ladies here think I am an American Bulldog.  I am about two years old, white with brown spots.  I am housetrained, my previous owner says I get along with other dogs …

A very Happy New Year to all! This is the time when most of us say, or at least think to ourselves, that we are going to do things better, starting today. Whether it’s losing a few pounds by eating more sensibly, or sticking to a budget better than we have in the past. These thoughts will stay with us …

Hi! They call me Tutti here at Animal Control. I was found as a stray. I am a female and appear to be terrier and beagle. I am Tan and Black about five years old. I will need my spay surgery. The ladies here say I am housetrained, I know sit and shake, and I sit or lay quietly while …

Every year at this time, I usually come up with some lame comment like, “I’m taking the rest of the year off, so my next column will not appear until next year.” I try to be funny by saying something that I feel might come across as clever. Sometimes I succeed, and other times I feel stupid for even trying …

Do you want a cat with personality with a big “P”?  I’m your cat!  I am talkative and want your “hands on” attention.  I am orange and white, about five years old.  I am a neutered male.  I love people, but will curl up in any box you have.  Come see me.  Animal Control will be closed for Christmas Friday, December …

This week’s “Myth Buster”: Computers are more reliable, and they last longer when they’re left on all the time. FALSE. The theory was that thermal cycling, from powering computers up and down, stressed and broke the components. The fact is that thermal problems are usually from heat buildup and/or poor ventilation. In any case, it’s always better to shut the …

Let me tell you about getting my picture taken.  They call me Gracie, and I am a Catahoula mix with brown and tan markings.  First they tried to take my picture by the wood fence.  They couldn’t see me for the fence.  So we went into the yard.  Being a one year old, full of energy I danced around a …

I’d like to start off this week’s column with the “Myth Buster”. When I switch an appliance off, it might still be using electricity. TRUE. Many electronic appliances, such as TVs, DVD players, and microwave ovens, draw a significant amount of “standby power”. In the average home, 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while they …

Christmas is coming and I hope to have a new home to celebrate in.  They call me Ralphie, I am a lab/hound mix.  The Animal Control people got my neuter surgery and Rabies vaccination so I am all ready for a new home.  I am about two years old, fifty pounds and tri colored.  I am interested in activities around …