Animals & Pets

Published October 9, 2018

GFA Pet Expo offers half off adoption fees

MADISON HEIGHTS — It’s a fall tradition at this point: the Guardians for Animals Pet Expo, where rescue organizations come together to find families for animals in need. And this year, all adoption fees are half off.Read More

Published October 1, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Beauty and the badge

BIRMINGHAM — “My new employee weighs 68 pounds, stands about 20.5 inches tall, she has four legs, a tail and goes by the name of Bella,” Birmingham Police Chief Mark Clemence told the City Commission Sept. 17. In her full official ensemble, Bella the black Lab and golden retriever mix ambled toward the front of the commission chambers upon her introduction.

Published September 25, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Clawson to hold town hall meeting on chickens

CLAWSON — After a spirited discussion of chicken ownership during a Sept. 18 City Council meeting, council members voted unanimously to suspend for 90 days enforcement of violation letters that were taped to the doors of four chicken owners.

Published September 24, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Utica dog park approved

UTICA — The Utica City Council voted to approve the proposed dog park as presented as part of the planned Pioneer Park at its Sept. 11 meeting.

Published September 17, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Humane Society, Oakland County look to empty the shelters, fill the coffers

METRO DETROIT — Animal lovers, mark your calendars for the weekend of Oct. 6-7, when the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center and the Michigan Humane Society will host events in Milford, Pontiac and Detroit to benefit homeless pets.

Published September 14, 2018

Warren Weekly

Program aims to assist most vulnerable animal owners, pets

WARREN — Would you know if a homebound senior, relative or neighbor with limited mobility and resources was having trouble caring for their pets? Would you know when and how to get them some help? In many cases, managing those situations is left to first responders.

Published September 12, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Pet-themed events coming to Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — This weekend, the phrase “dog days of summer” will undergo a physical manifestation with two separate dog-themed events planned in Royal Oak.

Faith, the Troy Fire Department fire dog, a border collie, spends time near the water after she retired in 2013.

Published September 4, 2018

Troy Times

Faith the fire dog receives hero’s send-off

TROY — Faith the fire dog, a border collie who retired from her community service in 2013, when she was diagnosed with Addison’s disease and needed to avoid stress, passed away in February 2015 after her kidneys failed at age 15.

Published September 4, 2018

Madison - Park News

‘Magnificent Monarchs’ return to Red Oaks Nature Center

MADISON HEIGHTS — They’re incredible insects renowned for their beauty and astonishing feat of migrating across the country. They’re also crucial to the health of the environment.

Published August 31, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Utica hosts town hall meeting on proposed Pioneer Park

UTICA — The city of Utica held a town hall meeting Aug. 28 at Utica City Hall to discuss plans for the proposed Pioneer Park on land located to the north of Eppler Junior High School, where Hahn Street ends.

Published August 28, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester police enlist help of dog walkers with new program

ROCHESTER — Dog walkers in the Rochester area will become the new eyes and ears for the Rochester Police Department.

Published August 24, 2018

Warren Weekly

Chickens may come home to roost in Warren

WARREN — Backyard chicken coops may soon be permitted in Warren, as long as those keeping the birds don’t run afoul of a proposed ordinance amendment.

Published August 15, 2018

Madison - Park News

Wild Wings continues to rescue birds in need

HAZEL PARK — Frail. Featherless. Few things are more vulnerable than a baby bird. So, what do you do when you find one that’s fallen from its nest?

Published August 14, 2018

Troy Times

Pawfficer Badges raises awareness of feline leukemia

Although Pawfficer Badges had to pass on the purrfect pawsition as head of the newly formed Troy Police Department Feline Unit due to health reasons, she is now the spokescat for the cause of feline leukemia.

Buoy, a 12-year-old African grey parrot belonging to the Dutz family, of Warren, recently went missing but was found Aug. 10.

Published August 13, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Warren family reunited with missing parrot

MADISON HEIGHTS/WARREN — Madison Heights Animal Control is reminding residents that the family pet can be unpredictable and escape, so exercise caution. The advice comes in the wake of an incident in Warren where a family became separated from its pet parrot after the bird was spooked and unexpectedly took flight. This led to a search in Warren and nearby communities before it was found days later.

Published August 10, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Community generosity exceeds expectations of family with injured dog

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Gurguls welcomed Violet into their St. Clair Shores home as an 8-week-old puppy during the summer of 2017. A Labrador-border collie mix, the rescue dog has always had a lot of energy, perfect for her life living with 7-year-old Ethan, who thinks of her like a sister.

Buoy, an African grey parrot, went missing around 12 Mile and Schoenherr roads Aug. 8. He is the family pet of the Dutz family. If you see him, call (586) 634-2910.

Published August 9, 2018

Warren Weekly

Warren family searching for missing parrot

WARREN — A family in Warren became separated from their fine-feathered friend when the pet parrot was spooked and unexpectedly took flight.

Published August 7, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester police K-9 receives lifesaving vests

ROCHESTER — Keeping the citizens of Rochester safe is a job that often comes with dangerous suspects, materials and places.

Published August 7, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Generous zoo patrons bring toys to children with special needs

DEARBORN — On Aug. 2, children with special needs at the Beaumont Center for Exceptional Families in Dearborn got to select their own stuffed animals from a selection of 130 Detroit Zoo plush toys.

Published August 3, 2018

Advertiser Times

Belle Isle Aquarium to unveil new puffer exhibit at fundraiser

DETROIT — The Belle Isle Conservancy is welcoming the public to join it for its Deeper Dive: Into the Congo program to highlight its new Mbu puffer fish exhibit.