“Duke” 1-year-old male 1-year-old beagle mix Duke is ready to go! This happy guy wants you to know that life is short, the time is now, carpe’ diem and seize […]
Garden Walk 2019, hosted by the McHenry County Master Gardeners, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13 – rain or shine – starting at the Demonstration […]
For 8-year-old Demi, life hasn’t been very easy. This sweet, senior chihuahua mix found herself at a high-kill shelter with an uncomfortable skin condition that made her not very appealing […]
“Blossom” 4-month-old female 4-month-old Blossom is a sweet, ginger kitten who takes just a little bit of time to overcome her shyness. Give her a chance, though, and little […]
“Nugget” 2-year-old female 2-year-old mixed breed Nugget came to the shelter with a secret. She was quickly rushed into foster care, where she gave birth to an adorable litter of […]
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