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My name is Athena.  I am the mother of a litter of kittens that I had.  I also fostered another litter of kittens that lost their mother for a total of 12 kittens.  I am calm, loving, and just want to cuddle.  I am about one year old.  I am ready for my spay surgery.  Come see me, I am …

We are in the middle of another “Highway Cleanup” project. This community event involves various voluntary groups who pick up litter along mile-long stretches of major highways. The cleanup lasts for several weeks. This should be the last one of the year. The volunteers can be found walking the shoulders of the highways wearing bright colored vests. As you approach …

My name is Star. I am about two years old. A neutered male. I am a gorgeous black and white cat. I am friendly, Vocal and I really love catnip! My docket number is BIS17-000225, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal Control is open Monday – Friday, from 9:00 …

The 2017 St. Joe County Grange Fair is now in the history books.. The next stop for the attractions is Hillsdale, Michigan. As far as I know, the fair has always happened in September. As a kid, I remember getting half-day off from school to attend this annual event. I think the students get the whole day off now. It …

Hi, they call me Teagan.  I am a lab mix, female, about two – three years old.  I need my surgery.  I walk nice on a leash.  I do like treats, especially when they are taking my picture.  Come see me, maybe you will take me home with you. My docket number is BIS17-000253, at the St. Joseph County Animal …

If you you’ve traveled all over the state of Michigan and have never visited the upper peninsula, then you’ve never experienced the “Real Michigan”. The upper peninsula, or better known as the UP, is quite unique and a lot different than the lower peninsula. Both peninsulas are extremely picturesque, especially north of Cadillac in the lower peninsula. The upper peninsula …

They call me Clarice.  I am about one year old, female.  I think I was found as a stray with my mother.  I love the people here at Animal Control.  I am bouncy and will follow you anywhere.  I would like to get my forever home. My docket number is BIS17-000230, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located …

This is the best time of the year to live in Michigan. The days of heat and humidity are behind us and the days of icy roads and freezing temperatures are still a month or two away. This is the season of multiple colors in the foliage and pleasant scents of fall in the air. I long for the days …

My name is Princess Baby. I am practicing my queenly pose. I am one year old, female, and housetrained. I am sweet and have been around other cats. I am the most beautiful black cat you will find here at Animal Control. I would like to rule your home forever. My docket number is BIO17-000263, at the St. Joseph County …

Monday was Labor Day. Summer activities are pretty much in the history books and the children are back in school. The days will soon be getting cooler and next month the colors will start becoming evident. If you’ve never been to the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, this would be the perfect time to go, because the kids are back in …