Don’t miss the Clingers’ Christmas
December 24, 2019
Retired policeman Tom Clinger said this might be the last year he and his wife, Roberta, light up their home, inside and out, at Christmas. “I’m 81,” Tom explained, “and […]
Retired policeman Tom Clinger said this might be the last year he and his wife, Roberta, light up their home, inside and out, at Christmas. “I’m 81,” Tom explained, “and […]
“Luna“ 6-month-old female Well, Luna’s got her candy cane and she’s ready to celebrate the holidays! At only six months of age this little retriever mix hasn’t seen a Christmas […]
“Blondie and Curly“ 6-year-old females Blondie and Curly are a pair of 6-year-old Chihuahua girls that have never known life apart. Though they may not be related, they’re definitely family, […]
Woodstock has a Guinness World Record holder – again! Salacnib “Sonny” Molina, who already held five world records, attempted to walk the farthest distance on Lego bricks Nov. 14. Molina […]
“Murphy“ 2-year-old male 2-year-old hound mix Murphy has soulful brown eyes that search faces looking for a friend. Murphy is having a hard time getting noticed at the shelter, and it’s difficult to […]
By Cynthia Kanner, executive director of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County Fifty years ago, a group of concerned people started an organization called Defenders of The Fox River. The […]
“Fritz“ 2-month-old male Oh Fritz, could you be any cuter? Nope, not possible. 2-month-old Fritz arrived at the shelter as a tiny little secret in his mother Fiona’s womb. Fritz and […]
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