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Pet of the Week - April

Pet of the Week - April

April is known for bringing showers, but in Sussex County it’s apparently also brought kittens – lots of kittens!  Wouldn’t you like to offer a sweet, loving home for one (or more?) of our recently rescued fur babies?  We have everything from sweet little baby kittens to barn cats that are a…

PET OF THE WEEK

PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Heckle and Jeckle! These sweet identical twin brothers don’t mind coming inside, but they prefer the great outdoors.  Already neutered, they would make great barn kitties and excellent mousers! We really would like to keep them together as they are each the only continuity the other has…

All Virginians now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations

All Virginians now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations

By Terry HarrisAs of Sunday, April 18, all citizens of the state of Virginia aged 16 and older are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine.  Approximately half of all adults in the Commonwealth now have received at least one dose of the vaccine, according to a press release from the governor’…

Pet of the Week - Sandy

Pet of the Week - Sandy

Sandy will steal your heart!  This five-year-old hound is very happy-go-lucky.  She loves playing outside and walking in the sunshine, and she does not mind other dogs as long as they are not too wild.  She is about to be spayed and ready to go to a new home.  Since this sweet girl has alrea…

ICYMI: McEachin Announces Covid-19 Funeral Relief

ICYMI: McEachin Announces Covid-19 Funeral Relief

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WASHINGTON – Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced last week that funding is available for assistance for funeral expenses for a death which was likely the result of COVID-19. “If you paid for funeral expenses after January 20, 2020 for an individual whose death may have been caus…

Mask-wearing after shots

Mask-wearing after shots

~ CDC says we may be able to dispense with them soon, but for now, they are still necessary ~

PET OF THE WEEK - LUCY

PET OF THE WEEK - LUCY

Meet Lucy!  This sweet domestic shorthair is 1 ½ years old with big, beautiful eyes.  She’s a little shy until she gets used to you, but once she’s comfortable around you she’s full of energy.1   She is spayed, current on vaccines, and gets along with other cars.   She loves to play - especi…

PET OF THE WEEK

PET OF THE WEEK

As you could guess from his face, Buggs is a super sweet and friendly 2-year-old beagle hound mix. He gets along well with other dogs and doesn't seem to mind cats. But if he could, he would be cuddled up in your lap all day!  He is heartworm negative, has his rabies shots up to date, and is…

SCHOOL DAYS AGAIN!

SCHOOL DAYS AGAIN!

Administration, Faculty, and Staff at Surry County Public Schools are pulling out all the stops with colorful signs and Welcome Back messages on the marquee out front as the students return in carefully planned stages beginning with the youngest and working up to high school.  According to S…

PET OF THE WEEK

PET OF THE WEEK

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We have a very special pet – or pets – of the week today.  These three are inseparable, so they really need to go to one home.  Winston is a 14.1 hand quarter horse gelding around 16 years old.  He is a little shy, but very well-behaved once he gets used to you.  Sweet Pea is a pygmy goat, v…