Animals/Pets

Organization for Bat Conservation Acquires Mine Full of Rare Bats

August 30th 2017

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

August 27th 2017

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 Welcomes Monarchs with Milkweed and Way Station

August 21st 2017

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

August 19th 2017

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

August 18th 2017

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?

August 3rd 2017

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. […]

Barktoberfest in Royal Oak Sept. 16

August 1st 2017

Barktoberfest in Royal Oak Sept. 16 (EVENT page) Royal Oak MI – The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce invites you to discover Barktoberfest, a fall festival for dogs and their people. Centered around locally-brewed craft beer and music, this is the most dog-friendly event in town! Barktoberfest encourages you to leash up your pooch pal […]

Ferndale Gets Goat Visitors Thanks to City Girls Farm

July 27th 2017

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

July 16th 2017

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

June 5th 2017

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 […]