Animals & Pets

Published January 26, 2021

Utica police arrest woman seen repeatedly throwing dog into river

UTICA — A woman in Utica is facing an animal torture charge after allegedly throwing a small dog into the Clinton River repeatedly, causing it trauma Jan. 4.

Published January 19, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe police looking for suspect in animal abuse incident

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police are searching for a man seen on home security video beating a dog with a broomstick Jan. 17.

Published January 13, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Detroit Zoo celebrates its first lion cub born in 40 years

ROYAL OAK — When Binti, a female lion cub born Sept. 10 at the Detroit Zoo, successfully rejoined the lion pride just before Christmas Day, the Detroit Zoological Society rejoiced.

Published January 8, 2021

Warren Weekly

Police find puppy taken by food delivery driver, suspect charged

WARREN — A puppy allegedly swiped from the enclosed porch of a Warren home by a food delivery driver has been returned to its family, and the suspect is now facing a felony larceny charge.

Published December 25, 2020

Woodward Talk

Teen volunteer wins $50,000 grant for Ferndale Cat Shelter

FERNDALE — The efforts of one young teen have led to a local cat shelter receiving tens of thousands of dollars in grant funding.

Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve has come to be one of the more affected areas in Southfield due to the overpopulation of deer. The deer have destroyed the understory of the forest, making it hard for the growth of the forest to progress.

Published December 22, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield launches new Wildlife Advisory Commission

SOUTHFIELD — Deer have come to be one of the more popular wild animals to roam residential neighborhoods. While they can be nice to look at, they can also cause damage and destruction to home gardens, nature preserves and even motor vehicles.

Published December 15, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Resident starts support group, writes book for those grieving the loss of a pet

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In the latter part of 2002 and into early 2003, there were some rough periods in the life of local resident and West Bloomfield High School graduate Micky Golden Moore.

Published December 4, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Baby red panda makes debut at Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK — Scarlet, the 25th red panda born at the Detroit Zoo since 1999, recently made her first public appearance after her birth in the early morning hours of July 1.

Published November 12, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Detroit Zoo welcomes 2-year-old female giraffe

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo’s tower, as a group of giraffes is called, has expanded to a quartet with the addition of newest member Zara, a 2-year-old female from the Peoria, Illinois, zoo.

Published November 9, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Memorial event to remember slain dog brings community together

UTICA — A memorial event was held for a second year by a local group that formed after a dog adopted from a shelter was stabbed to death at a park in Utica in 2019.

Published November 6, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Trapping, neuter, release programs can help with problem of feral felines

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights resident Donna Polom says she is frustrated with having to clean up after animals who aren’t her pets: namely, the feral cats that popped up in her neighborhood due, she said, to a nearby cat harborer.

Published November 4, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores officers rescue kitten during house fire

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — For the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department, the mission of protecting and serving includes furry, four-legged residents as well as their human companions.

Published October 26, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby pets compete for best pet costume contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Shelby Township is in the process of holding a Halloween pet costume contest and is inviting the community to join in to decide which pet entered in the contest has the most interesting and adorable Halloween pet costume.

Published October 22, 2020

Madison - Park News

As monarchs migrate, environmental activists plan for their return

MADISON HEIGHTS — It’s the time of the year when monarch butterflies begin migrating to warmer climes. Over the summer, efforts were underway in Madison Heights to help support these beautiful pollinators, known for their orange and black wings. Now, plans are being made to support their return this spring.

Assistant Naturalist Christina Funk introduces Samantha the owl and also expresses her gratitude and enthusiasm for a permanent owl structure during an Oct. 14 groundbreaking ceremony at the Stage Nature Center in Troy.

Published October 21, 2020

Troy Times

Work begins on owl structure at Troy nature center

TROY — A permanent home for hoots has started to take root at Troy’s nature center.

Published October 7, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville police investigate dog attack

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is investigating an attack by two dogs that left three people injured and another dog dead.

An Eastpointe resident was surprised to find this ball python lying in his backyard. Eastpointe Animal Control subsequently took custody of the animal.

Published October 2, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Python discovered in backyard of Eastpointe home

EASTPOINTE — Some Eastpointe residents got a surprise in their backyard after a python was discovered on the loose Sept. 25.

Detroit Zoological Society veterinary staff recently healed a female American white pelican’s injured foot with a series of custom-made splints.

Published August 25, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Rescued pelican finds new home at Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK — A female American white pelican found in May near the Port of Monroe, Michigan, with injuries to her wings and foot almost did not make it.

Published August 24, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Memorial balloons let go in Shelby receive letter back from Virginia

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A dog is more than just a pet; a dog is both a family member and a friend. The memorial for one friendship that was built over almost 16 years brought an unexpected coda to a dog’s life in Shelby Township.

Published August 11, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Wild turkey vulture gets assist from the Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo recently helped a young feathered friend who got separated from his parents and nest at the Rackham Golf Course located next door to the zoo in Huntington Woods.