Meet Lulu Belle, a 2 ½ year old beagle mix who weighs in at 21 lbs. At first glance, you’ll see her pretty face but what you don’t see is the suffering she had in the past as part of a hoarding/abuse case and living in a shelter for a year without anyone showing interest […]
Read More »Presents for Pets- Homeward Bound Pet Rescue
Each year, Homeward Bound Pet Rescue, Inc, a non-profit rescue in North Ga, seeks business owners in Fannin and Gilmer Counties to place a “Presents for Pets” box in their place of business. HBPR advertises the locations to help the public locate a destination to donate presents for the shelter dogs and cats in our […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Charlie
Do they get any cuter than Charlie? I think not! This little guy had been an owner surrender to animal control; reasons unknown. His little self did not skip a beat and he is willing to love and trust again. When we hold him, we are rewarded with sweet puppy kisses. Charlie is around 8 […]
Read More »Giving Thanks From Fetch Your News
We here at Fetch Your News hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving! We all have so many things to be thankful for this year; one of them being how thankful we are for the support and following of the community! We hope you aren’t too stuffed for this weekend’s festivities that can be found […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Neemo
Yes! This is a posed picture of Neemo but the smile is genuine and this is how he greets everyone he meets. Although Neemo has spent the last few months of his life in a shelter environment, his attitude stays happy and grateful for the attention paid to him. He loves to chase balls and […]
Read More »FBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. Photographs and an informational poster depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 45, are being disseminated to the public. Initial video of the […]
Read More »Letter to Editor: It’s Beginning to Rain
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 On a routine visit to a Soviet Collective Potato Farm, a communist party official demanded of one of the peasants in the field: “How was the crop this year?” “Oh, we had a fantastic harvest: many, many potatoes. So many potatoes, in fact, that if you piled them up in the sky, […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Cinnamon and Toast
If underbites are your kryptonite, meet Toast (presumably the mother) and Cinnamon (the daughter). They are totally bonded; Cinnamon follows Toast wherever she goes and will mimic whatever she does. They are a very happy, loving pair who will give you all the kisses you need to brighten your day! For more information about the […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Heath
Meet Heath, a sweet little low rider who weighs around 25 lbs. and is around 10 months old. Heath is always big smiles, wiggly body and a wagging tail. He loves other dogs, kids and has been fine with cats in his foster home. He is a very active, playful pup. We don’t know if […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Tobias
Meet Tobias, a lab mix who is a natural clown; especially when it’s time to entertain you with how many tennis balls he can juggle into his mouth. He is an active boy who enjoys the company of people most of all and has played well with other dogs. Tobias is around 2 ½ years […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Lilia
Meet Lilia, an 8-month-old beauty who loves everyone she meets; dogs; kids; and their parents! You will want to bury your fingers into her soft, thick hair as she leans into you. Lilia has a lot of energy and will require an active family to take her for walks and playtime. A fenced yard is […]
Read More »Homeward Bound Pet of the Week: Scrappy
The smile is genuine; we promise! Scrappy is a 2 year old, 45 lb. mix of cute, sweet and very short legs. Scrappy has been outside of the kennel on occasion and has proved that he likes other dogs! This boy loves long leash walks and is gentle on a leash. He is nearing the […]
Read More »Commissioner King statement on Jim Beck sentencing
COMMISSIONER KING STATEMENT ON JIM BECK SENTENCING ATLANTA – Today, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King released the following statement in response to the sentencing of former Commissioner Jim Beck: “In July, Jim Beck was found guilty of stealing over $2 million in GUA funds by a group of twelve of his peers. Today, […]
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