SOUTH BEND — Story posted in November, 2014: There’s nothing too surprising about a cold winter in Indiana.

PIERCETON — Multiple new ordinances were passed at the Dec. 14 Pierceton Town Council meeting, one of which will change the way residents handle their pets, while the other necessitates certain types of totes for garbage.

WARSAW — This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Brian Brian is a cute 2-year old, male, American Bulldog/Boxer mix dog. Brian has a handsome brindle and white coat and corkscrew tail.  He is a friendly boy who is looking for a new best friend! Brian will come for treats and rides good …read more.

WARSAW — This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. James is neutered 2-year-old, male, unique-looking Jack Russell Terrier mix. James is white with cute, little black spots. He is an energetic, playful boy and is looking for a new forever family to call his own. James loves to go on walks, fetch balls or pretty much …read more.

WARSAW — The rescue of a small pup from a fire located at 920 Anchorage Road, Lot 84, Shamrock Mobile Home Park Wednesday, July 22, had a sad ending today. The small shitzu mix, who was tended to by paramedics at the scene, passed away just after midnight today, Friday, July 24, at a local …read more.

It isn’t just the sounds of barks and meows pouring forth from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. An exciting announcement about the future of the shelter is resounding from its walls. The shelter, which is located just outside of Warsaw at 3489 E. CR 100S, is looking to expand by entering a new …read more.

The Canine Influenza has been spreading throughout the continental United States, including Indiana. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has some information and tips to help dog owners better understand the virus. “What we need to keep in mind is that humans can physically transmit the virus — which can stay on our clothes for up …read more.

According to social media we seem to be having an increase in pets coming up missing.

Pets offer affection and companionship to millions of Americans nationwide. However, according to the Center for Disease Control, nearly 4.5 million dog bites occur each year with 50 percent involving children which often occur during everyday activities and while interacting with familiar dogs due to unforeseen stress. As Dog Bite Prevention Week approaches from Sunday, …read more.

  Parkview Hospital recently made a donation to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. “We are thrilled to be the recipient of this donation from our new community partner, Parkview Hospital.” said Executive Director of the AWL, Darla McCammon. “When Parkview saw the list of the many health benefits our organization provides to our …read more.

Connie Ratcliff runs a free pet site on Facebook to help alleviate overcrowded shelters. Free Pets to Good Homes gives people another avenue to go to instead of dropping their animals off at the shelters to be adopted out or even euthanized. “I started this site in January 2012, and in just 9 months we have …read more.