Newspaper Column January 2026

Say hello to our pet of the week - Benita is an 8-year-old Basenji mix who proves that age really is just a number. While she may technically be a senior gal, you’d never guess it by her impressive energy level and zest for life. Benita came to us as a found stray, and it didn’t take long for her happy-go-lucky personality to shine through. She seems to love everyone she meets and greets new friends with enthusiasm and tail wags. Benita will happily show her future family that you can teach an old dog new tricks—she’ll likely benefit from some basic obedience training, but the good news is that she’s very food motivated, which should make learning both easy and fun. She did well with other dogs in her finder’s home, though we’re still unsure how she feels about cats.

We know Valentine’s Day is still a month away, but let’s be honest—it’s never too early for a little puppy love! We currently have five adorable Border Collie/Greyhound mix puppies who will be ready for adoption in the coming weeks. Dash, Cassie, Sophia, Mona, and Lulu are all 13-week-old spayed females who are up to date on age-appropriate vaccines and have been microchipped. These girls are just about ready to emBARK on their next big journey! Keep an eye on Petfinder, our website, or our Facebook page—they’ll be posted as soon as they’re officially ready to meet their forever families.

We also want to give a special shoutout to Fred, our handsome feline friend who has been patiently waiting for a home for over 50 days. Fred is a 3-year-old stunner with a snow-white coat sprinkled with soft gray patches. He’s as agile and nimble as a gymnast and endlessly entertaining when the zoomies strike. Fred would love nothing more than to trade shelter life for a family to call his own.

Finally, we’re excited to share that our Jordan’s Way fundraiser is coming up on January 28th from 6:00–9:00 p.m. Jordan’s Way is a live, interactive fundraising experience that helps shelters raise critical funds while sharing the stories of the animals in their care. You can learn more about how it works by visiting jordansway.com!

Arnell Memorial Humane Society is open Monday–Friday from 12–5 p.m. and Saturday from 12–4 p.m. We’re located at 185 Griffin St E in Amery, and you can reach us at (715) 268-7387 or check us out online at arnellhumane.org.