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Category Archives: Animals/Pets

Detroit Zoo Welcomes Four Gorillas to Apes of Harambee Habitat

Animals/Pets, Royal Oak, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 24, 2023

“The four new gorillas are already making themselves at home, and they are wonderful additions to the Detroit Zoo”

Survey of Fish in Clinton River Boasts 21 Species

Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Favorites, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 15, 2023

We also attribute this success to the actions undertaken by our residents and businesses to keep pollutants out of our local rivers, lakes, streams, and storm drains.

Explore: Oswald’s Bear Ranch in Newberry, Michigan

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, 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, 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 PublisherJuly 28, 2023

There are also observation decks, and the bears may come below the decks to raise on their hind legs to beg for apple slices, which they try to catch in their mouths mid-air.

Hazel Park Animal Shelter Seeks Donations of Pet Supplies

Animals/Pets, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 24, 2023

Donation are needed for the Hazel Park Animal Shelter as they are taking care of kittens.

Officials Urge Residents to Vaccine Pets After Kitten Found with Rabies in Oakland County

Animals/Pets, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 6, 2023

As of June 28, 2023, a total of 14 rabid animals, including this kitten, have been detected in Michigan.

Swallowtail Butterfly Garden in Progress Thanks to Ferndale Garden Club

Animals/Pets, Ferndale, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 4, 2023

The club noticed that a big part of the garden that was once covered in shade by the Elm tree was now exposed to full sun. They saw this as the perfect place to put in a garden for the black swallowtail butterfly.

Explore: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, 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 PublisherJuly 4, 2023

Just 40 minutes west of St. Ignace is a family-owned zoo with animals to delight, amaze, and educate guests.

Birmingham Welcomes New Police Therapy Dog, Welcomes Online Submissions for Name

Animals/Pets, Birmingham, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 3, 2023

The City of Birmingham is asking for help naming their new police dog. 

Michigan’s Top Ten Wildlife Conservation Success Stories

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Fenton, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Lake Angelus, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Novi, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 3, 2023

The Top 10 represents only a sampling of the many wildlife management projects undertaken over the years and funded by the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, Buggia said.

Explore: Deer Ranch in St. Ignace, Michigan

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, 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 PublisherJuly 1, 2023

Deer Ranch is open daily from Mid-May through Mid-October.

Strangers Work Together to Save Cat Trapped in Floor of Madison Heights Home

Animals/Pets, Madison Hts., SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 16, 2023

The beautiful black-furred feline seems to be doing well, Reynolds reports.

Cow on I-75 in Holly Stops Traffic, is Lassoed to Safety (video)

Animals/Pets, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/DavisburgBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 22, 2023

Michigan State Police are used to chasing suspects, but chasing a cow – especially on a busy freeway – is a little bit more rare.

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.

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