“Friendly” Happy Tails Pet of the Month

“Friendly” Happy Tails Pet of the Month

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 opinion....

Sampson and Wendy Will Complete Your Home

“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...

Susan Jakobs: Dog Cabin Fever?

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...

Susan Jakobs: Dealing with a Dominant Dog

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...

Reduced-Cost Spay and Neuter Program

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...