Senior groups become families
September 4, 2019
Calling all cat lovers! If you’ve been thinking of adding a new kitty to your household then contemplate no more; the time is NOW. Luckily, Helping Paws is chock-full of […]
Bryson Calvin, 35, and Yesenia Galarza, 27, are Woodstock residents who are hiking the 2,180-mile Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine. Bryson worked for the McHenry County Conservation District for […]
“Sally” 5-year-old female Rescued from a shelter in Kentucky, 5-year-old Sally has a mysterious past. What is obvious, though, is that Sally has had a lot of good meals! This […]
“Sue Anne” 4-month-old female Sweet Sue Anne is having a hard time getting noticed at the shelter. As a 4-month-old tabby, this teenager can’t catch visitors’ eyes as well as […]
“Roxie” 1-year-old female The first thing one notices about 1-year-old Roxie is her completely adorable appearance. With her scruffy, tri-color coat and floppy ears, this terrier mix’s style game is […]
Nature walks this weekend will show off two areas restored with native plant species. The first will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the home of Judy Woodson, 620 Barbary […]
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