4+ hour, 48+ min ago  (354+ words) Sandy Knott, a volunteer with the Safe House Animal Rescue League, addresses Mendota residents on a new TNR program to be implemented within the city at an informational meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026 in Mendota City Council chambers. (Mathias Woerner) The…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (174+ words) Grits says, "I am always ready to play. After all, I'm an active guy and I was even known to have the zoomies at times. I lived with other cats, so you can imagine the parties we had. No worries,…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (540+ words) The Pets' Home owners John and Laura Gay stand in front of some of the items that have been donated for their May 17 adoption event. (Eric Schelkopf) Those looking to adopt a pet or to provide some financial help to…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (432+ words) Puppies available for adoption vie for attention Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Tails Humane Society in De Kalb. Tails was presented with the Nonprofit Organization of the Year award by the De Kalb Chamber of Commerce. (Mark Busch) The Rotaract Club of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (184+ words) Rose says, "Blanche, Dorothy, Sophia and yours truly " do these names ring a bell? We love to hang out together and often use each other as a pillow to sleep. While we may at times appear a little reserved, just…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago  (126+ words) Shaw Local Westmont's new Pet Pawlooza set for May 16 at Veteran's Memorial Park (Courtesy village of Westmont) Westmont's new Pet Pawlooza event, which celebrates all things pet-related, will be held from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. May 16 at Veterans Memorial Park. Pet Pawlooza will…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (143+ words) Mat says, "Found left abandoned, no note, no nothing" petrified, you bet! New place, people, cats, still unsure of what will happen. "The staff is so amazing. I always have a big bed with a comfy blanket. This helps me…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (341+ words) This year, I've been struggling coming up with topics to write about. When I thought about why that might be, it became startlingly obvious. I'm knee-deep in puppyhood. There hasn't been much happening in my life as I'm too distracted…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (248+ words) All Creatures Great & Small - March Is Pet Poison Awareness Month: Protect Your Pets from Hidden Dangers (Provided) March is Pet Poison Awareness Month, making it the perfect time for families to take a closer look at potential hazards in their…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (702+ words) It has been over two weeks since we said goodbye to our beloved black Labrador, Zeke. I have not felt ready before now to write about our loss. Truth be told, I am still not ready. How can the life,…...