Dog Swim Day at Red Oaks Sept. 10 (Oakland County Blog) Madison Heights, MI – Summer’s coming to an end, but that means dogs all over Oakland County will be hoping their owners take them out for a doggy swim at Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s annual dog swim. Waterford Oaks and Red Oaks Waterparks…
Organization for Bat Conservation Acquires Mine Full of Rare Bats (Organization for Bat Conservation, Aug. 30, 2017) Pontiac, MI – On August 30, 2017, the Organization for Bat Conservation, located in Pontiac, acquired the mineral rights for the Magazine Mine in southern Illinois, with the goal of continuing the education and environmental study of bat…
War Dogs Memorial Provides Resting Place for Valiant Canines (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 27, 2017) Lyon Township, MI – Though dogs are often known as man’s best friend, they can also be some of the strongest tools for staying safe in battles, discovering bombs and drugs, leading the blind, comforting the ill and many other…
Ferndale Welcome Monarchs with Milkweed and Way Station (Becky Hammond, Aug. 21, 2017) Ferndale, MI – “I want another one!” Day two of butterfly releases at the Ferndale Library during Children’s Hour, and a third monarch had just left the finger of one enchanted little girl, a butterfly raised in the library from an egg…
15 Adorable Pictures from Ferndale Cat Shelter (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 16, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The world is full of cats and kittens that need love, and the Ferndale Cat Shelter is among the rescue organizations that tries to find homes for those that need them. The Catfe Lounge is located at 821 Livernois,…
Mace, Oak Park’s New Police Dog, to Receive Badge (City of Oak Park, Aug. 18, 2017) Oak Park, Michigan – The City of Oak Park is hosting a Canine Badge Ceremony, a symbolic launch of the City’s first Canine Unit by welcoming Canine Officer Mase, the newest member of the Public Safety Department. The ceremony…
Chickens of Oakland County, Where Does Your Community Stand? (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 3, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Jackson Clementz loves his chickens. The five year old spends time chasing and petting the three black New England Reds and three Red Sex Links that live in a pen in his grandfather’s backyard in Holly.…
Ferndale Gets Goat Visitors Thanks to City Girls Farm (Rebecca Hammond, July 27, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The cast of Hamilton showed up in the Ferndale Area District Library’s courtyard on Saturday, in name at least, and the group that gathered in Ferndale was as delighted and enthralled as audiences on Broadway. Three goats, Aaron…
Little Things Make Oakland County Fair Memorable (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 16, 2017) Davisburg, MI – The Oakland County Fair wrapped up Sunday, leaving thousands of people with happy memories, new friends, and many with ribbons and trophies to be proud of. The fair features fun rides and events along with showcasing talent throughout the county. …
Fire at Colasanti’s in Highland Not Stopping the Business or the Birds (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 5, 2017) Highland Twp, MI – An early morning fire Monday is not stopping the folks at Colasanti’s Market in Highland from selling their food and flowers to the many customers who have been coming through the day. The…
Fire at Colasanti’s in Highland Not Stopping the Business or the Birds (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 5, 2017) Highland Twp, MI – An early morning fire Monday is not stopping the folks at Colasanti’s Market in Highland from selling their food and flowers to the many customers who have been coming through the day. The…
Ferndale Firefighters Revive Kitten Rescued from Fire (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 1, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A kitten named Dumbo has a second chance at life after firefighers from the Ferndale Fire Department used a specially-made oxygen mask to revive it after saving it from a burning home. The fire started Wednesday evening in the…
Doggies Get Wrapped up in Claws and Paws Event (Mark H. Stowers, May 21, 2017) Clawson, MI – Clawson City Park went to the dogs on Saturday. The 12th Annual Claws and Paws Event was sponsored by the Clawson Chamber of Commerce and brought out dozens of four legged friends to experience the action. Sponsors…
Rare Peregrine Falcon Nesting on Detroit Zoo Water Tower (Detroit Zoo, March 9, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Detroit Zoo staff and local birders are “tweeting” about a rare cliff-nesting bird species that has taken up residence on the water tower at Woodward Avenue and 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. One of the most…
15 Adorable Animals Looking for a Home (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2017) Auburn Hills, MI – This Valentine’s Day there are many animals throughout Oakland County that are in need of homes. The Oakland County Pet Adoption Center has dogs and cats available. There are also numerous pit bull mixes that are only available…
People and Animals Safe After Lake Orion Pet Centre Fire (video) (Lake Orion Police, video: Linden Vennard, Jan. 28, 2017) Lake Orion, MI – Structure Fire at Lake Orion Pet Centre : 46 E. Flint St – All people safely evacuated, all boarded pets safely recovered. At about 8:00 am this morning the Lake Orion…
Ferndale Passes Resolutions About DAPL Protests and Bats (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 20, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Fendale City Council passed two resolutions Monday night. One proclaims the city to be bat-friendly and establishes Oct. 31 as “The Night of the Bat.” The other resolution “proclaims support for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s opposition to…
Holly Residents Discuss Dog Park Options (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 11, 2016) Holly, MI – Two dozen residents came to a town hall meeting Saturday in Holly to discuss potential plans for turning Cyclone Park into a dog park. Most of the residents were upset about the plans, though the meeting led to several new…
Ferndale Resident Donates Giving Tuesday Funds to Almost Home Animal Rescue League (Citizens Bank, Dec. 6, 2016) FERNDALE, MI – For his outstanding commitment to the community, Ferndale resident John Stanaszek has been selected by Citizens Bank to receive its annual Credo Champion for Community Award. As part of the award and in celebration of…
The Story of Reindeer Michiganders May Meet (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 3, 2016) Clare, MI – Baby reindeer are always born at dawn. When that happens Dave Aldrich is in the pen with the mother, soothing her with a voice that’s she has heard since her own birth. When the baby comes, the mother reindeer…