Animals/Pets

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. […]

Scent of Love Spices the Air: Romancing the Skunk

March 11th 2016

Scent of Love Spices the Air: Romancing the Skunk (Jonathan Schechter, Destination Oakland, March 11, 2016) Courtship is well underway for Mephitis mephitis, the often maligned striped skunk, and that means the scent of love is in the night air. Romance for the skunk is a simple affair: wander about under the cover of darkness […]

Troy Police Offer Advice to Public about Coyotes

January 26th 2016

Troy Police Offer Advice to Public about Coyotes (Troy Police, Jan. 26, 2016) Troy, MI – The Troy Police Department recommends that citizens experiencing problems with coyotes contact a licensed nuisance company.  The typical cost associated with this service ranges from $300 to $750.  The following companies are licensed and handle coyote nuisance issues in […]

Dog Rescued from Creek Bed in Orion Twp. by Oakland County Deputies

January 13th 2016

Dog Rescued from Creek Bed in Orion Twp. by Oakland County Deputies (Oakland County Sheriffs Dept, Jan. 13, 2016) Late Entry that Occurred on 1-8-2015:  INCIDENT:  22:21 hrs. – Orion Township – Animal Complaint – Animal Rescue – #16-4613 SUMMARY:  Deputies were dispatched to the 2000 block of Marie Drive for an animal complaint.  The […]