SOUTHFIELD — The opening of Southfield’s first dog park is on the horizon.

METRO DETROIT — They are small, brown and everywhere, and boy, do they hop.

MACOMB COUNTY — During what was ostensibly a review of Macomb County Animal Control activities, County Executive Mark Hackel floated initial ideas for getting the department into a new facility.

LANSING — A bipartisan bill proposed by state Rep. Mike McFall aims to provide financial relief for those who foster animals.

METRO DETROIT — For those who have been to the farther reaches of the region in the summer, a few odd sights stand out to the keen eye.

UTICA — Grant Park in Utica hosted the annual Reptiles at the Park event July 25, which allowed community members to view multiple animals from the LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium.

ROCHESTER HILLS —  A typical Monday turned into a heartwarming rescue after the Rochester HIlls Fire Department was alerted to a group of ducklings trapped in a storm drain June 9.

UTICA — Jimmy John’s Field hosted Adoptable Dog Photo Day on Saturday, June 15, to help boost adoptions for shelter dogs who might have difficulty getting adopted.

SOUTHFIELD — Bees are an important part of the environment and provide many benefits to the ecosystem and humankind. 

METRO DETROIT — Vacation season is here, and while you’re packing your bags, don’t forget about your pet’s plans.

FERNDALE — A Detroit man was arrested in Ferndale after he was caught allegedly abusing a puppy.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The cost of operating the Madison Heights Animal Shelter adds up quickly between housing animals, feeding them and providing medical treatment.

STERLING HEIGHTS — For more than 10 years, Kim Walton served as the animal control officer for Sterling Heights, Warren and Eastpointe. She enforced animal welfare laws, taught the public about pet safety and found homes for strays at the shelter.

MOUNT CLEMENS — A Mount Clemens animal control officer is on administrative leave after a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing him mistreating a dog.

METRO DETROIT — On a cool late March morning, one of Shelby Township’s newest residents stumbled his way out of bed.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At the St. Clair Shores City Council meeting on April 7, residents came out in support of allowing egg-laying chickens within the city’s boundaries.

ROCHESTER — The city of Rochester may soon have another tool when it comes to managing the city’s feral cat population.

UTICA — The Utica Puppy Parade will return to the downtown area with all sorts of activities and animal support groups brought together for a cause.

METRO DETROIT — The changing of the seasons doesn’t only bring warmer weather to metro Detroit — it also brings different wildlife, including birds to the area.

METRO DETROIT — Rat poison, while effective at getting rid of a rodent problem, can have adverse effects on creatures that aren’t meant to get their claws on it.