AS I SEE IT: Empty Shelters, Full Hearts Ellen Brafford McCroskey February 15, 2020 Ohio, Brooke and Marshall County Animal Shelters recently shocked the community by announcing that they were “out of dogs.” Wait — what??! If you’re in the market for a puppy, this is terrible news. However, if...
Roberts Ruminates: Horrible Creatures Laura Jackson Roberts June 8, 2019 I’ve got a lot of critters in my house. They’re all rescues. Our collie mix came from Marshall County Animal Shelter. We found the tortie cat at Ohio County and the tabby under a bush. Our German shepherd was f...
Walk the Dog Has New Meaning With New Fundraiser Provided September 2, 2018 Members of Chi Nu fraternity will combine fun and charity with its first Pooch Pals 5K this fall. The non-competitive walk will be held on the WLU campus on Saturday, Sept. 8. “Chi Nu is hosting the event to...
AS I SEE IT: Adventures of the Dog-Catcher’s Wife From the Shotgun Seat Ellen Brafford McCroskey August 11, 2018 People either love my husband or hate him, depending upon the circumstances of their introduction. Doug has been the Ohio County Humane Officer and Dog Warden for over 20 years now, so plenty of local residents...
Animal Tales from the Ohio County Dog Warden Hannah Mason February 18, 2016 4 Doug McCroskey Jr. is the Ohio County Dog Warden, Humane Officer, and the Shelter Director at the Ohio County Animal Shelter, and has been for the past 19 years. Not everyone appreciates his job at Ohio Coun...