Animals & Pets

Published October 26, 2021

Marine Corps League detachment to make donation to Veteran Service Dogs Organization

UTICA — The Marine Corp League Detachment 154 has announced that it will be making an approximately $5,000 donation to the Veteran Service Dogs Organization to help a veteran get a trained dog to assist in the tasks of daily life.

Theresa Sumpter, executive director of both the Detroit Pit Crew rescue and the Animal Protection and Welfare Services Veterinary Hospital in Eastpointe, said “Amazing Grace” was surrendered by a Detroit resident whose dog had an accidental litter.

Published October 17, 2021

C&G Newspapers

APAWS vet hospital celebrates construction progress

EASTPOINTE — “Amazing Grace” was wrapped in a blanket and cradled in the caring arms of Detroit Pit Crew volunteers Oct. 8 during an open house celebrating the progress of construction at the Animal Protection and Welfare Services Veterinary Hospital in Eastpointe.

Published October 14, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Loose African caracal captured in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — In the early morning hours of Oct. 13, Royal Oak police got a report of what someone thought was a cougar walking through the parking lot of Keller Elementary School, 1505 N. Campbell Road, south of 12 Mile Road.

New frog species named after late amphibian curator at Detroit Zoo

Published October 9, 2021

Royal Oak Review

New frog species named after late amphibian curator at Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK — While Detroit Zoological Society Curator of Amphibians Marcy Sieggreen died in July 2016 at the age of 43, her legacy lives on as a new species of Amazonian frog recently was named after her.

Southfield approves resolution on regional deer management plan

Published October 7, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield approves resolution on regional deer management plan

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield has had an issue with deer for some time, but a management plan with other Oakland County communities hopes to change that.

West Bloomfield Township Supervisor Steven Kaplan recently discussed various options for attempting to manage an overpopulation of deer in the township.

Published October 7, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield attempts to find solutions to deer overpopulation

WEST BLOOMFIELD — As has been the case in other communities, deer roaming the area has been a topic of discussion in West Bloomfield.

Animal control contract put on hold in St. Clair Shores

Published October 7, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Animal control contract put on hold in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After receiving a proposed contract that increases the cost of service by nearly $40,000, St. Clair Shores City Council voted to table the matter to discuss other possibilities for animal control and to get more information about the service being provided by Macomb County.

Published October 5, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Alaskan grizzly bear cub joins polar bear cub at Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK — An orphaned grizzly bear rescued near a neighborhood in Tok, Alaska, is now companions with one of the two polar bear cubs born at the Detroit Zoo in November.

Published October 1, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Pets saved from condo fire in Roseville

ROSEVILLE — Two cats and a dog were plucked from danger by firefighters responding to a blaze at a condo in Roseville Sept. 27.

Published September 28, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Detroit Zoo names new director and CEO

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoological Society recently named its next leader after a monthslong search led by a Detroit Zoological Society committee and Koya Partners, an executive recruiting firm specializing in serving mission-driven clients.

Published September 22, 2021

Rochester Post

EHD outbreak in deer reported in Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Michigan Department of Natural resources is asking hunters, hikers and others who frequent the outdoors to report sightings of dead deer near water after two deer from Rochester Hills tested positive for epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD.

Four-legged employees welcomed to Novi schools

Published September 8, 2021

Novi Note

Four-legged employees welcomed to Novi schools

NOVI — Students at eight of the Novi Community School District’s buildings will now have a new four-legged, furry emotional support friend for the 2021-22 school year.

Zoo vaccinates high-risk species for COVID-19

Published September 8, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Zoo vaccinates high-risk species for COVID-19

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoological Society has started vaccinating zoo animals believed to be most susceptible to COVID-19 with a special vaccine developed exclusively for animals.

Published September 8, 2021

Madison - Park News

Councilman set to propose Animal Welfare Commission

MADISON HEIGHTS — A new proposal in the works calls for the formation of a citizen-led board in Madison Heights that would examine issues relating to domestic and wild animals.

Published September 2, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills takes steps to adopt a deer management plan

FARMINGTON HILLS — For many people in Michigan, urban cities aren’t likely the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of large deer populations.

Published August 30, 2021

Metro

Michigan State Fair to return to in-person programming

NOVI — After a year of fully virtual programming, the Michigan State Fair, hosted at the Suburban Collection Showplace, will return to in-person festivities for the 2021 season.

Published August 24, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Koi rescue is a different kettle of fish for Grosse Pointe Farms first responders

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Department cares about all of its residents — including those that dwell in the water.

Detroit Jazz Festival cites safety in decision to go virtual again this year

Published August 20, 2021

Metro

Detroit Jazz Festival cites safety in decision to go virtual again this year

DETROIT — Despite initial plans to return to an in-person format this year, Detroit Jazz Festival organizers announced Aug. 17 that they would be reverting to a virtual event, instead, over concerns about the delta variant of COVID-19.

As part of its 2021 Summer Reading Club, the Fraser Library hosted a fundraiser movie night with the Humane Society of Macomb in July. The library will be closing out its Summer Reading Club programming on Saturday, Aug. 21.

Published August 12, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser Public Library to close out Summer Reading Club with activities, pet adoptions

FRASER — The Fraser Public Library is bringing its 2021 Summer Reading Club to a close with some animal fun.

Support police K-9s with a night on the ice

Published August 12, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Support police K-9s with a night on the ice in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Supporters of military veterans and the police will soon come together in support of working dogs with a hockey game fundraiser at St. Clair Shores Civic Arena.