Around Town

I’ve commented in the past about our senses. Sight, touch, smell, hearing, taste, and even common. This past week we had the opportunity to attend the annual St. Joe County Grange Fair in Centreville. What a wonderful chance to experience all of these precious senses. I was one of the volunteers who shuttled patrons from place to place via one …

Hello. My name is Blue and I am a male grey tiger, about 4 years old. The ladies here at Animal Control call me a sweet gentleman. I love people and the attention they give to me and am quite calm. When I get lovin’ I have a very loud purr. I’m already neutered so I’m all set to go! …

I have a lot of friends and acquaintances who share my interest in Facebook. I’ve learned a lot from Facebook, and it’s a way of keeping up on current events and what’s happening in the lives of those friends and acquaintances. I’m intrested in hearing about trips that my friends are planning, but I wonder why they post these plans …

Hello. My name is Lexi and I am a 3 year old female boxer/lab mix. I have short brown fur and a long tail that likes to wag a lot. I walk nicely on a leash and I’m even housetrained! I’m very friendly and interested in people and I know how to sit. I feel a little unsure sometimes so …

I was lucky to be raised by parents who were teachers. I was fortunate to receive my education when cursive writing and grammar were important in the school curriculum. I am even luckier to be married to a retired Language Arts teacher, who keeps me on my toes when it comes to the proper use of grammar. Cursive writing and …

Hello. My name is Zeus and I am a male black and tan Min Pin/Chihuahua mix. I’m about 9 months old and am full of energy. I really like people, am good with children and other dogs and cats. I’m very loving but I do need some potty-training, but I’m still young so can learn that pretty easily. I’m just …

The month of August doesn’t have any real significance, other than being the last real month of summer and usually the hottest month of the year. The month doesn’t have any holidays in it, yet it usually provides the last chance to get away for a brief vacation with the family before school starts. August is, however, the time when …

Hello. My name is Daisy and I am a 6 year old female bloodhound. My fur is red and all wrinkly. It makes people want to pat me and feel all my loose skin. I am very friendly and like people a lot. Cats, not so much. I’m calm and friendly and love attention. Being a hound, I can be …

Next Monday is Labor Day, which is a federal holiday. This means that you won’t be getting any mail, the banks will be closed, and you won’t find a single garbage truck on the road. This results in everyone having their trash picked up one day later. It also means that your local refuse Driver will be working the following …

Hello. My name is Kelly and I am a long-haired, buff color male kitten. If you are looking for a kitten who is full of vim and vinegar, I am your little man. I am only 3 months old and have lots of energy but I also like to cuddle and am very loving. I surely would like to have …