Camping4Girls Chapter Q News

Ronnie Levine Camping4Girls (dba T.T.T.) got to meet the newly selected 4th grade girls who will camp this summer. We had our annual pizza party at the school to meet with the girls, their families, and their teachers. Later this month we will take the girls shopping to Walmart, where we have lunch and choose…

Pet of the Month: Hi, My Name Is Toby!

I turned 14 years old on April 12. I was found lost in Missouri, but I made it to a rescue near Chicago. My parents (Idalia aka Dolly and Gary Fontanetta) walked into the rescue and said I was going to be the perfect addition to their family of four. I have lost my vision…

Rescue of the Month: Sadie

Mary O’Neill Sadie was found by a resident out on McDowell in the Avondale area. We put her into foster care with one of our foster volunteers. Sadie is an older dog, probably 10+ years according to the veterinarian. She got along great with her foster mom’s dog, Odie, who is also older. Sadie is…

In Passing – May 2026

Robert J. Burns Bob, as he was known to family and friends, was born May 12, 1941, to Francis (Bud) Burns and Thelma (Kane) Burns at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He passed away at home on April 1, 2026, after an extended illness. He attended St. Anthony School class of 1955 and graduated…