“Hercules” 2-month-old male Hercules is a sweet and laid-back 2-month-old hound mix. He enjoys being cuddled and loves to be playful. Call to meet this adorable boy today! 815-338-4400 Helping […]
“Flip-Flop” 3-month-old male Want a sweet, loving, and playful kitten? Look no further than Flip-Flop! He is a 3-month-old domestic shorthair mix from a litter of four, and is the […]
The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped local 4-H groups from continuing to improve many skills and complete projects. McHenry County 4-H is part of the University of Illinois Extension. “Extension […]
If all goes according to plan, the city of Woodstock will have a brand-new, freestanding Aldi grocery store in early 2022. The 20,500-square-foot store will be built across American Way, […]
“Max“ 6-year-old male Max enjoys going on walks, is a big cuddle bug, and loves to give kisses! He is a 6-year-old min pin mix and would be a great […]
Through a collaborative effort of Conversacion de Conservacion, made up of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, The Land Conservancy, the McHenry County Conservation District, Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife […]
“Elephant and Rhino“ 2-month-old males Ready to meet your new best friends? Elephant and Rhino are 2-month-old domestic medium-hair mixes. They enjoy wrestling to pass the time and the brothers […]
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