“Otis” 2-year-old male Two-year-old Otis just might be the most enthusiastic dog in the world. Part pug, part motivational speaker/life coach, Otis wakes up every morning and has the BEST DAY […]
“Jaguar” 9-year-old male dsh Sleek, handsome, 9-year-old Jaguar could be someone’s very rewarding project. He entered the shelter as a feral 5-month-old, and due to his timid nature, has lived […]
‘Honey’ 2-year-old male vizsla mix Honey arrived at the shelter skinny and far into her pregnancy, but sadly her pups succumbed to a virus contracted at her former location. Despite […]
Environmental Defenders of McHenry County – The Green Scene The solar committee of Environmental Defenders of McHenry County has been working for nearly a year on the idea of placing […]
Rotary Club of Woodstock On Dec. 22, hundreds of volunteers will deliver Christmas presents and a holiday food basket to 2,400 children in 1,300 families living within Woodstock School District […]
“Nico” 4-year-old male terrier mix At four years old, terrier mix Nico has graduated from the silliness of puppyhood to the calmer, more self-contained stages of early adulthood. And, with […]
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