Animals/Pets

Make Your Home Safe for Pets Presentation June 8

June 3rd 2017

Make Your Home Safe for Pets Presentation June 8 (EVENT page)   FERNDALE, Mich.– For anyone worried that items around their home could be toxic to their four-legged friends, Dr. Jill Tack of The Pet Beastro will present ways to reduce the potential for harming cats and dogs on Jun 8 at the Ferndale Area […]

Ferndale Firefighters Revive Kitten Rescued from Fire

June 1st 2017

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

May 21st 2017

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 […]

Dinner with Your Dog Event at Omara’s to Support Adoptions May 21

May 13th 2017

Dinner with Your Dog Event at Omara’s to Support Adoptions May 21 (EVENT page) Berkley, MI – Berkley, MI – O’Mara’s Irish Pub along with Almost Home (No Kill Animal Shelter of Southfield) and Pet Supplies Plus (Royal Oak) Present:  The 4th Annual DINNER WITH YOUR DOG. Sunday-May 21st, 2017. 6:00pm-9:00pm at O’Mara’s Irish Pub […]

Kidding Around with Goats in Berkley May 13

May 8th 2017

Kidding Around with Goats in Berkley May 13 (EVENT page) Berkley, MI – Kidding Around with Goats Saturday, May 13 at 11:00 a.m. Amy McIntire from City Girls Farm will bring her goats to the library and share some cool goat facts with us. And of course there will be plenty of time to pet […]

Clawson Claws and Paws Pet Event and Walk May 20

April 25th 2017

Clawson Claws and Paws Pet Event and Walk May 20 (EVENT page)   Clawson, MI – SATURDAY, MAY 20TH  10am-3pm CLAWSON CITY PARK,  635 W. ELMWOOD check-in 10am-10:45am Walk Starts 11am $20.00 pre-register $25.00 day of event includes: TShirt, Goodie Bag, Hot Dog, Bottled Water and Fruit Registration or info..call chamber office 248.435.6500or online @ […]

Detroit Zoo Hosts Bunnyville Celebration April 14-15

March 31st 2017

Detroit Zoo Hosts Bunnyville Celebration April 14-15 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – An “eggstravaganza” of family fun is planned for the Detroit Zoo’s 26th annual Bunnyville celebration, presented by Meijer, on Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15, 2017 The two-day event features treats, games, entertainment and zookeeper talks from 9 a.m. to 3 […]

Rare Peregrine Falcon Nesting on Detroit Zoo Water Tower

March 9th 2017

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

February 14th 2017

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)

January 28th 2017

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 […]