Animals & Pets

Published October 8, 2019

Detroit Zoo welcomes new female wolf named Renner

ROYAL OAK — Zoo visitors will see a furry new face in the 2-acre Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness habitat at the Detroit Zoo.

Published October 8, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Officials warn motorists to beware of deer

OAKLAND COUNTY — Deer dart across the roadway all year in Michigan, but for the next three months, officials are asking motorists to be extra cautious.

Published October 8, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville firefighters rescue kittens from drowning

ROSEVILLE — Five kittens are safe after the quick thinking of some Roseville residents and the actions of the Roseville Fire Department.

Published October 8, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe Animal Control adding dog kennels at Police Department

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe Animal Control is expanding its resources by installing new kennels at the Eastpointe Police Department.

Published October 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County receives national wildlife habitat honor

OAKLAND COUNTY — In a world on edge over the future of our planet’s natural resources, it’s nice to take a moment to relish what’s going right in our own little ecosystem.

Published October 4, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Aspiring veterinarian travels to Thailand to help elephants in need

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Naiel Aslam has been interested in animals since he was just a kid sitting on the bed watching Animal Planet documentaries with his grandfather, a veterinarian.

Published October 4, 2019

Madison - Park News

Pets invited to trick or treat at ‘Howl-O-Ween’ benefit

MADISON HEIGHTS — Last year marked the debut of the “Howl-O-Ween” fundraiser at the Madison Heights Animal Shelter, with people bringing their beloved dogs and cats all dressed up in Halloween costumes.

Published October 1, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Dog usage of Osius Park could be limited or eliminated

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores’ practice of allowing residents to let their dogs roam Osius Park without a leash during the winter may soon be a thing of the past.

Published October 1, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Park dog park proposal turns into a dogfight

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A proposed dog park at Patterson Park sparked intense debate during a Sept. 23 Grosse Pointe Park City Council meeting.

Published October 1, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak police dog Ryker retires, replacement selected

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak police dog Ryker has spent the last seven years faithfully accompanying officer Rich Chipman, catching bad guys and mingling with the community.

Published September 27, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Dogs, food trucks and music to take over Budd Park

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, so Clinton Township is making the community aware in simple fashion — by bringing the dogs to them.

Published September 24, 2019

Royal Oak Review

City to fund Royal Oak Animal Shelter through fiscal year-end

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Animal Shelter’s financial model desperately needs reworking.

Jeff Gaglio’s three pet chickens, Marsala, Chicken McChickenface and Larry, come to him at his Clawson home Sept. 20, 2018. The city is still working on its domestic animal ordinance.

Published September 24, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Clawson domestic animal ordinance going back to the drawing board

CLAWSON — Last year, Clawson code enforcement taped code violation letters dated Sept. 5, 2018, to the doors of four chicken owners.

Published September 23, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Expanded tiger habitat opens at Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK — One team of tigers is having a good season.

Published September 20, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Mother and daughter charged with animal cruelty

EASTPOINTE — Two Eastpointe women — a mother and daughter — have been charged with animal cruelty after a malnourished and neglected dog was taken in by Eastpointe Animal Control.

Published September 18, 2019

Troy Times

Dogs support ‘vulnerable’ witnesses in Troy court

TROY — Walking into a courtroom to testify and face cross-examination can be daunting.

While not everyone agrees with the term “no-kill” shelter, as it may be misleading, statistics do show the initative has encouraged shelters to seek alternatives to euthanasia when shelters are at capacity.

Published September 17, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Michigan shelters achieve controversial ‘no-kill’ status

METRO DETROIT — For pets in the state of Michigan, there’s good news.

Published September 16, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township man to bring body of endangered rhino he shot to Michigan

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township resident was recently approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to import to Michigan a critically endangered black rhino that he shot in Africa.

Published September 10, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Three pet events on deck in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — This weekend is for the dogs. And cats. And rabbits.

Published September 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County’s first high school therapy dog brings comfort, companionship

OAKLAND COUNTY — The latest addition to the staff at Walled Lake Western High School is a bit unorthodox — covered in fur and walking on four legs, for starters — but she’s expected to be a boon to the emotional well-being of the students there.