Animals/Pets
September 14th 2018
Ferndale Garden Club Presentation on Urban Chickens Oct. 11 Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Garden Club: Presentation on “Urban Chickens in the Garden”. Thursday, October 11, 2018, 7 p.m. at Kulick Community Center, 1201 Livernois. Guests are welcome. For more information, call 248-541-6427. ****** Visit the Event Page for other fun and educational things to do! […]
September 11th 2018
Ferndalians Can Now Keep Up to Six Backyard Chickens Ferndale, MI- Ferndale City Council voted Monday night to increase the number of chickens permitted by residents from three to six. The item was passed on Monday night’s consent agenda. Ferndale first approved backyard chickens in 2012, with a limit of three. The ordinance retains requirements […]
September 4th 2018
Dumpsters, Chickens, & Wind Turbines under Consideration by Holly Twp. (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 5, 2018) Holly Twp, MI- The Holly Township Planning Commission is considering regulations for dumpsters, backyard chickens, and wind turbines. Each discussion is still in the early stages, with staff working on research and drafting of ordinances. And each will have […]
September 4th 2018
Detroit Zoo Welcomes Five Flamingo Chicks Royal Oak, MI – The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is tickled pink to announce the hatching of five flamingo chicks in recent weeks. The hatchlings – four greater flamingos and one Chilean flamingo – are being reared by their parents and foster parents in the Detroit Zoo’s African bird […]
September 3rd 2018
Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo September 14-15 Royal Oak, Huntington Woods, MI- Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies, kittens available for immediate adoption The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) and Michigan Humane Society (MHS), in collaboration with more than 20 local animal welfare organizations, will co-host the fall 2018 Meet Your Best Friend at the […]
September 1st 2018
Explore: E L Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 2, 2018) Bloomfield Hills, MI – There is something exciting about walking across a lake on a long wooden walkway and looking down into the water and seeing a foot long trout swimming alongside. On a recent visit to the E. L. […]
August 29th 2018
Poison Dart Frogs Part of Rust Belt Charm (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 29, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Big box stores have greeters that say hello as shoppers enter. But Rust Belt Market in Downtown Ferndale does things differently. Here guests are welcomed by a pack of poison dart frogs and their beautiful chirping song. The […]
August 20th 2018
Dog Day at Oak Park Pool Aug. 26 Oak Park, MI – For one day only the Oak Park Pool goes to the dogs. For $10 in advance or $15 at the door a dog can let loose and enjoy the Oak Park pool with a bunch of other doggie friends. Small dogs (under 30lbs) […]
August 20th 2018
Red Oaks Dog Swim Sept 9 Madison Heights, MI – Red Oaks Water Park is hosting their annual Bow Wow Dog Swim on Sunday, Sept. 9 from noon to 4:50pm. There are contests for Best Wet Look and Best Swimsuit. All dogs must have valid Michigan dog license along with proof of current vaccinations. Time […]
August 20th 2018
Waterford Oaks Dog Swim Sept 8 Waterford, MI – Waterford Oaks Water Park is hosting their annual Bow Wow Dog Swim on Saturday, Sept. 8 from noon to 2:50pm. There are contests for Best Wet Look and Best Swimsuit. All dogs must have valid Michigan dog license along with proof of current vaccinations. Time slots […]