Patrick McCarthy
News Democrat
Illinois, United States
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Adopt Ginger: A playful puppy who loves to give kisses
Pet of the week is Ginger Delores, a 1-year-old female Border Collie Mix at the Belleville Area Humane Society. Nothing special, just adorable. → Read More
Adopt Frank: The Labrador-Shepherd mix makes the ideal family dog
BND pet of the week is Frank, a german shepherd labrador retriever mix from Metro East Humane Society. → Read More
Adopt William: Cat rescued from hoarder, ready for a new home
BND pet of the week William, and 31 additional cats, were rescued from a two-room house that was a hoarding situation. He is currently recovering at the Highland Animal Shelter and is available for adoption. → Read More
Adopt Mooster: The ‘chubby, quirky lover-girl’ is an ideal lounge cat
This week’s pet of the week is Mooster, a 5-year-old black and white domestic shorthair cat at the Belleville Area Humane Society. → Read More
Children get to practice reading; shelter dogs get a friend
Humane Society of Missouri has started a Shelter Buddy Reading Program for kids so that can read to dogs and help them overcome their fear of people or being approached in hopes of making them more adoptable. → Read More
Adopt Bronco: The German shepherd mix knows that age is only a number
Pet of the Week Bronco at the Belleville Area Humane Society is an “old man” but still has the energy and prowess of a young puppy. → Read More
Adopt Aunna: After a rough start, she is ready for her second chance
Pet of the Week Aunna was returned to the Metro East Humane Society after being kept in a locked room or small cage from her previous adopter. → Read More
Adopt Cricket: A ‘royal’ Corgi who loves long walks and tasty treats
This week’s Pet of the Week is Highland Animal Shelter's Cricket, an 8-year-old tri-color Corgi, that was rescued by animal control as a stray, lost from her original owners. Mary Parker, director at the Highland Animal Shelter, believes Cricket was somebody’s lost pet, but no one came forward to claim her. After waiting the designated amount of time, the shelter has put her up for adoption. → Read More
Meet Henry, the perfect four-legged running buddy
Belleville News-Democrat’s Pet of the Week is Henry — the perfect combination of energy and loyalty. The 3-year-old black labrador mix is strikingly more labrador with the characteristic ‘labrador smile’ to boot. He loves to gallop through a yard, play fetch for hours and is becoming increasingly more receptive to commands. → Read More
Pet of the Week: Jazzica
Jazzica a, 2.5-year-old longhair domestic cat, was born with congenital deformities in both of her back legs. → Read More
Puddin’ Pop is the new Puppy Bowl all-star
The Boxer-Terrier mix has taken a trip to New York, rode on the back of an NYPD motorcycle, met Spider-Man and is holding a live “pawtograph” event during a Puppy Bowl viewing party this Sunday. → Read More
Puddin’ Pop is the new Puppy Bowl all-star
The Boxer-Terrier mix has taken a trip to New York, rode on the back of an NYPD motorcycle, met Spider-Man and is holding a live “pawtograph” event during a Puppy Bowl viewing party this Sunday. → Read More
Donations flow in for water crisis in Flint
With a recent push of $28 million in funding from Michigan’s Legislature, residents of Flint will be able to begin reversing the damage from high levels of lead found in their water. → Read More