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Category Archives: Animals/Pets

Dogs of Bloomfield Hills: A Look at Popular Breeds and Names

Animals/Pets, Bloomfield Area Communities, Data-Based Stories, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 21, 2023

Next up in our Dogs of Oakland County series is Bloomfield Hills.

Dogs of Sylvan Lake: A Look at Popular Breeds and Names

Animals/Pets, Data-Based Stories, Slide, Sylvan LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 14, 2023

Sylvan Lake residents had little agreement on names, as number one – Charlie – only appears 4 times.

Michigan Pet Alliance Seeks Applications for Grants and Awards to Support Organizations Helping Animals

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 1, 2023

MPA invites Michigan licensed shelters, as well as nonprofit rescue and animal welfare organizations, to apply for any or all grant awards.

Wolverine Lake Seeking Residents to Serve on Subcommittee for Chicken Ordinance

Animals/Pets, Slide, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 16, 2023

The Wolverine Lake Village Council is forming a subcommittee to review Chapter 606 of the Village Code and recommend amendments that would allow chickens to be raised on residential property in the Village.

As Dog Census Approaches, County Reminds Owners to Purchase License

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 6, 2023

People may usually purchase a dog license from staff at their local city, village, or township hall, from many veterinary offices, at our location, or online at oakgov.com/petadoption.

Berkley Moves Closer to Banning Sale of Pets in Stores

Animals/Pets, Berkley, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 13, 2023

At issue is a new business called Puppygram at 28297 Suite B Woodward Ave, just south of 12 Mile Road.

Dogs of Rochester Hills: A Look at Popular Names and Breeds

Animals/Pets, Data-Based Stories, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 6, 2023

This edition of ‘The Dogs of Oakland County” takes us to the third largest community in the county – Rochester Hills. 

Dogs of Clawson: A Data-Based Look at Popular Names and Breeds

Animals/Pets, Clawson, Data-Based Stories, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 28, 2023

The listing of Clawson dog names has not disappointed.

Hazel Parkers Team Up to Rescue Cat from Cable Wires

Animals/Pets, Ferndale, Hazel Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 27, 2023

I think it was just so awesome that everybody came together for this little cat,” Sullivan said.

Ferndale Cat Shelter Moves into Bigger Space

Animals/Pets, Favorites, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 15, 2023

And now this cat-tastic haven has an even bigger home – moving across the street to the former Bubble and Bark site at 686 Livernois.

Berkley Public Safety Dog – Named Bear – to Receive Donated Bullet Proof Vest

Animals/Pets, Berkley, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 9, 2023

There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Dog Breeds and Names Across the Nation – And How Oakland County Compares

Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Clawson, Data-Based Stories, Ferndale, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 5, 2022

As a reference point for previously analyzed communities, as well as those to come, I thought it would be interesting to look at national rankings.

Explore: Canadian Raptor Conservancy

Animals/Pets, Explore!, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 30, 2022

You might have a chance to see a Bald Eagle, Red-Tailed Hawk, Harris Hawk, Gyrfalcon, Great Horned Owl, Eurasian Eagle Owl, Snowy Owl, Screech Owls, and more!

Royal Oak Becomes a Bee City USA

Animals/Pets, Royal Oak, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 22, 2022

Bee City USA’s mission is to galvanize communities to sustain pollinators by providing them with healthy habitat, rich in a variety of native plants and free of insecticides.

Dogs of Hazel Park: A Data-Based Look at Popular Names and Breeds

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Data-Based Stories, Hazel Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 19, 2022

The dog license database contains 566 records for dogs living in Hazel Park

Beavers Build Dams Damaging Roads in Rose Township

Animals/Pets, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Milford, Rose Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 14, 2022

“The beavers appear to be more active this year”, Bryson continued, “This is an ongoing problem.”

Explore: Yates Cider Mill

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Explore!, Favorites, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 7, 2022

An autumn tradition continues as Yates Cider Mill in Rochester Hills is serving up family fun and fresh-pressed apple cider.

Dogs of Lake Orion: A Data-Based Look at Most Popular Names and Breeds

Animals/Pets, Data-Based Stories, Favorites, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 9, 2022

The Oakland County dog license database contains 2,893 records for dogs living in ZIP Codes 48359, 60, 61, and 62.

Kitten Saves Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Farmington/Farmington Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 28, 2022

“Fortunately, this incident had a positive ending, but we hope all families will learn from the Stampers and keep their generators outside.”

Dogs of Holly: A Data-Based Look at Most Popular Names and Breeds

Animals/Pets, Data-Based Stories, Holly, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 28, 2022

The database contains 1,430 records for dogs living in ZIP Code 48442 and includes breeds and dog names. 

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