Dog of the week

Roxie is a 2-year-old mixture of every beautiful breed. He enjoys playing with other dogs, is about 60 pounds, and is learning basic commands, catching on quickly. He can sit, lay down and roll over, and am crate trained. He loves going for daily walks so will need active people, dedicated to making him part […]

Pet of the week

Hawkeye is a 2-year-old Lab\Catahoula who loves to have fun and play. He enjoys car rides, belly rubs, walks and runs with the whole family. To adopt Hawkeye, go to www.ccrcdogs.com and fill out an application. Canine Companions Rescue Center, non-profit group founded in 2004, also offers fostering and volunteer opportunities.

Dog rescuers open homes, hearts

Five dogs sitting in a row, one in the middle, named Olivia, wears a scarf and a big, toothy grin. Connie and Carl Fleck love photos like that ? the pictures illustrate why they run Canine Companions Rescue Center out of their home in Independence Township. ‘They touch your heart,? said Connie, who has been […]

Volunteers form organization to train ‘canine companions’

Clarkston has always been well known for a strong sense of community ? a drive to join together and help each other’s neighbors. Now that community connection is expanding to include the area’s beloved four-legged friends through Canine Companion Rescue Center. Canine Companion Rescue Center (CCRC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation co-founded by Wendy Kopera, […]