Animals/Pets

Horse Visits New Way Bar for Derby Day

May 7th 2016

Horse Visits New Way Bar for Derby Day (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2016) Ferndale, MI – There may have been a time in history when it was not uncommon to see horses waiting outside of watering holes along Woodward Avenue, but these days it is a pretty rare thing. But once a year, on […]

Birds of Prey Wow Youngsters at Southfield Library

May 7th 2016

Birds of Prey Wow Youngsters at Southfield Library (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 7, 2016) Southfield, MI – Nancy Sloan of the Howell Nature Center likes bringing a taste of the wild to groups of children, and on May 2 the Southfield Public Library was graced with her expertise. But the stars of the evening were […]

Claws & Paws in Clawson Run/Walk Adoption Event May 21

April 24th 2016

Claws & Paws in Clawson Run/Walk Adoption Event May 21 (EVENT page Clawson, MI –  11TH ANNUAL 2 MILE PET RUN/WALK  FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS PET FAIR/PET ADOPTION May 21, 2016 Clawson City Park to register or sponsor online at  http://www.planetReg.com/E3491757177677 For more info or to register by mail  www.clawsonclawspaws.com   micro chipping vaccinations licenses raffle […]

Drop Off Old Shoes to Help Paws for Life through June 15

April 23rd 2016

Drop Off Old Shoes to Help Paws for Life through June 15   Farmington Hills, Ferndale, and Waterford, MI – Paws for Life Rescue is accepting donations of lightly worn shoes at their adoption events, as well as other various drop-off locations, starting now through June 15, 2016. Funds2Orgs will purchase donated shoes from Paws […]

Meet Your Best Friend At The Zoo May 13-14

April 23rd 2016

Meet Your Best Friend At The Zoo May 13-14 (EVENT page) ROYAL OAK, MI. – The Detroit Zoo and Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with more than 40 local animal welfare organizations, will host the spring 2016 Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo Friday, May 13, 1 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 14, […]

Grasslands Bird Volunteer Training April 13 at Independence Oaks

April 10th 2016

Grasslands Bird Volunteer Training April 13 at Independence Oaks (EVENT page) Grasslands Bird Volunteer Training April 13 at Independence Oaks Clarkston, MI – If you’re interested in bird conservation and biology, consider becoming a Citizen Scientist volunteer! Grassland Birds Volunteer Training is scheduled from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 at Wint Nature Center. Volunteers will […]

Madison Hts. Fire Dept. Gets Donation of Oxygen Masks for Pets

April 8th 2016

Madison Hts. Fire Dept. Gets Donation of Oxygen Masks for Pets (Paws for Life, April 8, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – Paws for Life Rescue recently donated two pet oxygen masks to the Madison Heights Fire Department. “Industry sources estimate 40,000 to 150,000 pets die each year in fires,” said Courtney Protz-Sanders, executive director of […]

Senior Day at Detroit Zoo April 27 and May 24

April 8th 2016

Senior Day at Detroit Zoo April 27 and May 24 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – Senior citizens living in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are invited to enjoy two free days at the Detroit Zoo this spring. The Senior Day events will be held Wednesday, April 27, and Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 10 a.m. […]

Ferndale Cat Shelter Launches Furever Fosters Program

March 16th 2016

Ferndale Cat Shelter Launches Furever Fosters Program (Ferndale Cat Shelter Press Release, March 16, 2016) FERNDALE, Mich. – Ferndale Cat Shelter (FCS) is offering a new program, Furever Fosters!, to place homeless cats with people who would like the companionship but may not be able to afford the cost, according to Deanne Iovan, FCS executive […]

Animal Aid Foundation Benefit Party at Onyx March 19

March 12th 2016

Animal Aid Foundation Benefit Party at Onyx March 19 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – The Animal Aid Foundation is having a benefit part at Onyx in Royal Oak to raise money for animal rescue. The event takes place Saturday, March 19 from 6pm to 10pm at Onyx, 208 W. 5th Ave in Royal Oak. […]