Animals & Pets

Published August 20, 2019

K-9 Duke pulls off surprise win at police dog competition

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — They entered at the last minute and only had about a week to prepare, but that didn’t stop Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Officer Tim Harris and his K-9, Duke, from walking away with an award from the United States Police Canine Association Region 19 competition.

Published August 12, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica man uses his plane to rescue dachshunds

UTICA — A Utica man was recognized July 25 as a 2019 Change Agent for flying his plane to save at-risk dogs in addition to helping a Sterling Heights dog rescue receive a $2,000 donation.

Published August 7, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield officials reject Almost Home as city’s animal shelter

SOUTHFIELD — According to city officials, Almost Home, the animal rescue that operates Southfield’s animal control shelter, no longer has a home in the city.

Published August 7, 2019

Troy Times

Go on safari with wildlife vet/photographer at the Troy Public Library

TROY — Have a hankering to see wild animals that roam Botswana, Namibia or the Falkland Islands, but not the money or time to travel there?

Published August 5, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Lucido proposes legislation to protect animals from abuse

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — State Sen. Peter Lucido recently announced that he is introducing legislation meant to help protect animals from abuse.

Published July 22, 2019

Woodward Talk

Huntington Woods girl who championed backyard chickens gets her hens

HUNTINGTON WOODS — One year ago, a then-12-year-old Huntington Woods girl decided she wanted to get her city to change its code to allow chickens as backyard pets.

Published July 22, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township board votes to allow appeals for chicken owners who may have violated ordinance

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On July 15, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the requiring of permits and a list of standards for residents to own chicken on properties that are less than 5 acres.

Published July 19, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Fundraiser in Mount Clemens to benefit service dog program

MOUNT CLEMENS — To aid in Blue Star Service Dogs’ ongoing mission, Bark-E-Que will continue the annual tradition with a fundraiser Aug. 9 at the American Legion Post 4 in Mount Clemens.

Published July 15, 2019

Royal Oak Review

City focuses on fundraising for Royal Oak Animal Shelter

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Animal Shelter lately has been the beneficiary of a couple of civic organizations.

Published July 12, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe police seize 2 alligators from local business

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Police Department took a bite out of crime July 9 with the seizure of two alligators from a local business.

Published July 9, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Borrow a buddy with pet volunteer programs

If you’re an animal lover, you know all too well the pangs of wanting to adopt all of the sweet homeless cats and dogs left in shelters.

Published July 9, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Detroit Zoo to host photography competition

ROYAL OAK — Bright colors, interesting textures, exotic species, authentic human reactions. The Detroit Zoo offers myriad opportunities for anyone wielding a camera to capture the perfect photo.

Published June 27, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe police welcome new K-9 unit

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Department of Public Safety went to the dogs as it unveiled its new K-9 unit in June.

Published June 26, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield company observes Take Your Dog to Work Day

SOUTHFIELD — A local company took a break from the usual grind to hang out with their furry friends recently, all in the name of charity.

Published June 25, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak to ban sale of cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets at pet stores

ROYAL OAK — On June 10, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit the sale of cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets at retail pet stores in the city.

Published June 25, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Zoo announces 9-month closure of penguin center for repairs

ROYAL OAK — Detroit Zoological Society officials are urging the public to get their penguin fix before the Polk Penguin Conservation Center temporarily closes Sept. 9 through mid-June 2020 for repairs “due to faulty waterproofing by the construction contractor.”

Published June 25, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville teacher campaigns for therapy dog program in classroom

ROSEVILLE — One Roseville educator is campaigning to reintroduce a therapy dog program at Roseville Middle School to assist students in the special education program.

Published June 24, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Cat hoarding case heads to court

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Local residents have been bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court in relation to their alleged involvement in what police say is the “worst case of animal hoarding” they’ve ever seen in the county.

Published June 24, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Chicken ordinance introduced in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Chickens may officially come to roost in Clinton Township.

Published June 24, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Contractor chosen for Pioneer Park, scope being reduced

UTICA — The planned date for Utica’s new park — Pioneer Park — to be built, which includes the city’s first dog park, is quickly approaching and the city has big plans for it; however, some minor changes were made to the plan to make the costs more palatable for the city’s budget.