Animals & Pets

Published April 12, 2018

Harper Woods police catch loose pig in city

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Department of Public Safety went hog wild on Easter Sunday as it responded to a call of a loose pig in the city.

Published April 10, 2018

Troy Times

Scout to raise funds for nature center owls

TROY — Troy resident Wyatt Lucas, 15, said his mom, Gail, has been bringing him and his siblings to the Stage Nature Center since “before we could walk.”

Published April 9, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

New Nature Center event focuses on springtime, night creatures

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Go outside when the sun is down and the moon is providing a glimpse of light, and you are sure to hear a number of sounds from unseen sources.

Published April 5, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield schools to allow therapy dogs on campuses

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Dogs have long been used as a tool to relax in their roles as pets and as therapy dogs, and students at West Bloomfield School District schools may see more of them on campuses in the future.

Published April 4, 2018

Madison - Park News

Campaign enters final stretch to help recovering dog Rudy

A local man whose dog was attacked had to take out loans to pay for the medical expenses. Now he’s asking the community to help him cover the cost.

Published April 3, 2018

Royal Oak Review

New female polar bear getting along swimmingly in new home

ROYAL OAK — Suka, the Detroit Zoo’s new 5-year-old female polar bear, seems to be loving her new habitat and new partner, Nuka, 13, who has been the zoo’s resident male polar bear since 2011.

Published March 29, 2018

Madison - Park News

Women’s Club plans fundraiser for Madison Heights Animal Shelter

The Madison Heights Animal Shelter does a lot with a little, trying to find a permanent home for each animal in its care. Money is tight, so the shelter depends on the goodwill of the community to get by.

Published March 27, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Sculptures in the ‘ruff’

These unfinished dog sculptures will be getting makeovers by local artists before appearing on streets in the Grosse Pointes this summer as part of the fundraiser “Dogs Unleashed,” organized by the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce.

Published March 13, 2018

Troy Times

Stage Nature Center in Troy: ‘Owl’ take five

TROY — Five owls left without a home have found one at the Stage Nature Center.

Published March 12, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Detroit Zoo welcomes new female polar bear

ROYAL OAK — Suka, a 5-year-old female polar bear from the Henry Vilas Zoo in Wisconsin, recently arrived at the Detroit Zoo to be the new mate of Nuka, the zoo’s 13-year-old male polar bear.

Published February 15, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Amendments would outline new dog run rules

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Planning Commission approved a recommendation Feb. 13 to amend an ordinance governing pet boarding facilities in the township.

Published February 13, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Valentine’s Day zoo event warms visitors’ hearts

ROYAL OAK — On Feb. 7, zookeepers distributed Valentine’s Day-themed treats to “coupled” animals and discussed behind-the-scenes information during a Heart Fest event at the Detroit Zoo.

Published February 6, 2018

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills veterinary center donates funds to benefit Beaumont pet therapy program

FARMINGTON HILLS — Behind every volunteer therapy dog that brings smiles to hospital patients in need of cheering up is a mindful donor helping fund those visits.

Published February 6, 2018

Farmington Press

Coyote sighting reported in Farmington

FARMINGTON — A coyote spotting in mid-January sparked a Facebook post from the Farmington Public Safety Department on how to deal with possible future encounters with the canines native to North America.

Published January 26, 2018

Farmington Press

Rouge Frog and Toad Survey to jump into metro Detroit

FARMINGTON HILLS — Frogs and toads in the community are getting a little love through the 21st annual Rouge River Watershed Frog and Toad Survey.

Published January 15, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Detroit Zoo animals receive leftover Christmas trees

ROYAL OAK — On Jan. 10, zookeepers at the Detroit Zoo hauled Fraser fir trees, many filled with special treats, into snow-loving animals’ habitats.

Published December 22, 2017

C&G Newspapers

Petco Foundation grants $10K to rescue group

FARMINGTON HILLS/TROY — Christmas may be over, but Paws for Life Rescue and Adoption in Troy is still cherishing a $10,000 gift donated to help the nonprofit animal welfare organization spread more cheer to Fido and friends.

Published November 15, 2017

Madison - Park News

Guardians for Animals Pet Expo returns to Madison Heights

There will be countless animals available for adoption at this year’s Guardians for Animals Pet Expo, as well as opportunities for low-cost microchipping to help dogs and cats find their way home if they go missing, with free microchipping available for the family pets of military members and first responders.