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  Hello. I am a female black lab/sharpei mix, about 6 years old. I’m very cute and am a calm and gentle lady. I know how to sit and lie down and shake both paws. I have a skin condition that needs some attention, but with some good food and maybe some meds I should be just fine. I like …

Welcome to 2015. The holidays are over for a while, so we all have time to do what we can to make the world a more loving place. This is not going to be an easy task, because there are some folks out there who live only to make a person’s day not worthy of mentioning in one’s diary or …

It’s hard to believe that 2015 begins on Thursday. I hate to wear out a phrase, but I just don’t know where this year has gone. I have to think hard to remember the seasons that have passed. Our summer was quite normal, with temperatures staying below ninety degrees most of the time. I’m not sure if we did have …

HAPPY NEW YEAR! My name is Chance and I am a male black lab mix, about 4 years old. I have a lot of energy and love to play. I know how to play fetch and how to sit – and I really like belly rubs. I have already been neutered, too. People are very fun to play with but …

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! My name is Tunie and I am a female tortie, about 8 months old. I have short hair and a very pretty coat. I like people a lot and am very friendly. I surely would like to go to a new home for Christmas or the new year. Please visit me and see how cute I am. My …

It’s “Crunch Time” for those still looking for those special Christmas gifts. The day after tomorrow is Christmas and tomorrow marks the end of Hanukkah. I wish the spirit of the season to those of all faiths and beliefs. If the Snowbirds haven’t already done so, they will soon be leaving for the warmer weather down south. Some are already …

Hello. My name is Bobbie and I am a female short-hair calico cat, about 8 months old. I am very friendly and like people. It surely would be nice to have a new family to love at Christmas. Please visit me and see how cute I am. My docket number is 12405, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter …

There’s nothing that adds to the spirit of this season like music. The First United Methodist Church of Three Rivers, 215 North Main Street, has just the thing, when it comes to music. We’re Glad You Came is the name of the cantata to be performed next Sunday, December 21, beginning at 7 PM. This would be a wonderful way …

Hello. I am a male, liver and white German Shorthair Pointer, about 4 years old. I weigh about 70 pounds and am a very nice guy. Being a hound, I am pretty smart and know a few commands. It surely would be nice to find a loving home for Christmas. I’m very friendly and walk pretty well on a leash. …

Two weeks from this Thursday is Christmas. The next couple of weeks will be filled with the usual Christmas parties. My wife and I will attend our share. We’re both retired, so she’ll not be attending any school parties, and I won’t be attending any company gatherings. We will attend several Christmas parties hosted by various Lions Clubs in our …