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Elgin Animal Shelter Pet of the Week, Jace. LISA CARROLL | ELGIN ANIMAL WELFARE

Elgin Animal Shelter Pet of the Week, Jace. LISA CARROLL | ELGIN ANIMAL WELFARE

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PET: Jace

Jace is looking for a safe barn, warehouse, or business where he can spend his days keeping your space vermin-free. A 7-month-old semi-feral male, Jace can be pet, but doesn’t seem to enjoy much human contact. He’d rather prefer to be left alone to do cat stuff such as mousing.
Featured pet of the week, Bear. LISA CARROLL | ELGIN ANIMAL WELFARE

Featured pet of the week, Bear. LISA CARROLL | ELGIN ANIMAL WELFARE

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PET

Bear is a senior male Labrador-German Shepherd mix who seems to have spent the majority of his life outdoors, but has recently discovered he really enjoys his dog bed, a/c and heat indoors. Friendly with adults and older kids, Bear also gets along with well-mannered female dogs.
Featured pet, Layce. LISA CARROLL | ELGIN ANIMAL WELFARE

Featured pet, Layce. LISA CARROLL | ELGIN ANIMAL WELFARE

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PET

At almost 7 years old, Layce is ready for a loving home. She is good with older kids, and ok with cats, but prefers to be an only dog. She enjoys brisk walks, keeps herself very clean, is housetrained, and loads herself into a vehicle for traveling. Layce is spayed, and current on vaccinations.
From left to right, Boone & Tripp. LISA CARROLL | ELGIN ANIMAL WELFARE COORDINATOR

From left to right, Boone & Tripp. LISA CARROLL | ELGIN ANIMAL WELFARE COORDINATOR

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PET

These giant, rowdy but friendly boys are 7-month-old Great Dane/German Shepherd mixes. Like peas in a pod these two brothers like to explore, wrestle, and roughhouse with each other. Both are social, good with other dogs, and will make large loyal companions.
Layce

Layce

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PET : Lovable Layce

At almost 7 years old, Layce is ready for a loving home. She is good with older kids, ok with cats, but prefers to be an only dog. She enjoys brisk walks, keeps herself very clean, is housetrained and loads herself into a vehicle for traveling. Layce is spayed, current on vaccinations.
Area residents placed stuffed animals and flowers at a memorial for 4-year-old Athena Brownfield at the house at 225 W. Nebraska in Cyril, where she lived with her sister. STEVE BOOKER | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Area residents placed stuffed animals and flowers at a memorial for 4-year-old Athena Brownfield at the house at 225 W. Nebraska in Cyril, where she lived with her sister. STEVE BOOKER | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Cyril man held without bond in 4-year-old’s murder; remains identified

CADDO COUNTY — The man police say is responsible for killing a 4-year-old Cyril girl is being held in the Caddo County jail without bond. A gag order has been issued on his case, preventing the release of court documents and prohibiting investigators from speaking to the press regarding the case.
Fletcher police guard a semi trailer removed Jan. 11 from a Multiple Community Services Authority Transfer Station during the search for Athena Brownfield. STEVE BOOKER | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Fletcher police guard a semi trailer removed Jan. 11 from a Multiple Community Services Authority Transfer Station during the search for Athena Brownfield. STEVE BOOKER | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Funeral services set for Athena Brownfield

CYRIL — The remains of a small child discovered by Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agents Tuesday outside the town of Rush Springs in rural Grady County are believed to be those of missing Cyril 4-year-old Athena Brownfield.
A Carolina chickadee perches on the branch of a plant in winter. Take note of the black cap and throat, along with the bright white cheeks. RANDY MITCHELL | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

A Carolina chickadee perches on the branch of a plant in winter. Take note of the black cap and throat, along with the bright white cheeks. RANDY MITCHELL | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Carolina chickadee

The Carolina chickadee is a fairly common bird and is easily attracted to backyard feeders. Since I featured the tufted titmouse last week, I thought it best to feature the bird which is often seen along with it.