Like the plant and tree sales, the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District fish sale is now approaching as well. Delivery will be Monday, April 30, 2018, at approximately 10:00 a.m. Call or text the SWCD at 815-772-2124 if you have questions. Tell your family and friends, too. Deadlines
Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a spring fish sale to stock area ponds, taking orders for fish through Friday, April 27, 2018, and Thursday, April 19, for grass carp. Pick up is Friday, May 4, starting at 7:00 a.m., at the SWCD office, located at
Did you know that a cat with an extra toe on each foot is good luck? My name is Yami, and I may just be your good luck charm. I am a beautiful, black, domestic shorthair, who currently lives at Happy Tails Animal Shelter, 1408 McNeil Road, in Rock Falls,
I’m looking for a special home. I’m picky, so pay attention. I want to find a home that is interested in a loving, sweet, happy kitty. That’s me! My name is Abu. I am a one-year-old, male Siamese who lives at Happy Tails in Sterling, IL, for now. If I were
Hello all. My name is Stormy–not the kind that annoys you with snow and ice, though. I’m the kind that loves you up when you come home and makes life wonderful. I am a medium-sized, grey, domestic shorthair who is simply beautiful. I’m at Happy Tails Animal Shelter, 1408 McNeil
If you are looking for a loving, cute, totally awesome dog, look no further. I’m CiCi, and I am at Happy Tails Animal Shelter in Rock Falls waiting for you. I’m a two year old beagle mix looking for her forever home and hoping you are it. I love to play–except with cats.
Hello. My name is Rogan, and I’m an awesome, awesome, awesome dog! I’m quoting the staff at Happy Tails Animal Shelter, 1408 McNeil Road, in Rock Falls, IL, in case you were wondering. I am a one-year-old Lab/Terrier mix– forty-three pounds of love and energy, but I’m not out of
Hello, Sauk Valley cat lovers! My name is Kelly. I am an eight-year-old female calico whose owner has passed away, and I am looking for a new loving home. I bet yours is just the one I need. I promise to fill your home and your life with love. I’m
Squeek, Squeek, Squeek! Not a noise, it’s me, Squeek. I’m a one-year-old, female, domestic short hair Tabby at Happy Tails, 1408 McNeil Road, Rock Falls, IL I was a surrender to the shelter and have been looking for the right home since I arrived. You may just be it. Come
The start of the new year is just the right time to get a beautiful, sweet, loving cat. Guess what? I’m that cat. My name is Friendly, and I live up to my name. I’m a nine month old Tabby who is the most beautiful cat in the shelter–just my
“Hi, there. We are Sampson and Wendy. Can you tell which is which? We are twins–brother and sister.” “My sister Wendy is deaf, so I take total care of her, like a big brother should. She is a sweetheart, and so am I. We are five years old and have
Editor’s note: Contributor Susan Jakobs, a professional dog trainer and owner of Dog Builders, has “a baker’s dozen” suggestions for enjoying winter with your canine. Is your dog giving you sad puppy eyes, begging for a walk? Is it too cold or raining out? Don’t feel guilty; have some fun
Editor’s note: Susan Jakobs is a professional dog trainer. She will submit a series of articles designed to “build” a better dog. She offers six-week training classes in Rock Falls, IL, and is currently training therapy dogs for CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Contact Jakobs about classes or with questions
Whiteside County pet owners with limited income can now have their pets spayed or neutered at a reduced cost, under a new program provided by Happy Tails Humane Society. Happy Tails is located at 1408 McNeil Road in Rock Falls, IL. The program is for those who are enrolled in
Seventy-five people and their dogs turned out for the first Happy Tails “Run for the Paws” 2K run/walk. It was a great event with lots of happy faces–human and canine. The run brought $1,350 to Happy Tails.