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

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PET: Jace

News Staff

Sunday, March 12, 2023

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.

Oklahoma storms bring strong winds, timely rain

News Staff

Sunday, March 12, 2023

Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.72 of an inch for the period between Feb. 26 and March 5, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The Feb. 28 U.S.

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

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PET

News Staff

Friday, February 24, 2023

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

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PET

News Staff

Friday, February 17, 2023

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.

About 200 people braved the not-quite-freezing water of Bath Lake last Saturday to take part in Medicine Park’s annual Polar Plunge. STEVE BOOKER | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Jumpers enjoy mild temps for Medicine Park’s Polar Plunge

Tim Farley

Thursday, February 9, 2023

MEDICINE PARK — About 200 people braved the not-quite-freezing water of Bath Lake last Saturday to take part in Medicine Park’s annual Polar Plunge. It’s the thought that counts, right?

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

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PET

News Staff

Friday, February 3, 2023

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

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PET : Lovable Layce

News Staff

Thursday, January 26, 2023

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.

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

Randy Mitchell - Special to Southwest Ledger

Friday, January 20, 2023

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.

Sandi

Sweet Sandi with an “i”

Curtis Awbrey

Thursday, January 12, 2023

This beautiful, fluffy, large mixed-breed adult dog with a gentle personality is Sandi. She is house-trained, loves puppies, taking long walks and cuddling with people of all ages. She does well with male dogs, but needs a cat-free home. Sandi will be spayed and vaccinated prior to adoption.

Doodle, Leo, Olive and Pansy. LISA CARROLL

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PETS

News Staff

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Two solid black males (Doodle and Leo), one solid black female (Olive), and a gray female tabby (Pansy), are Elgin Animal Shelter’s Pets of the Week. All four kittens are about three months old and appear to be kid-, dog-, and cat-friendly.

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