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Category Archives: Animals/Pets

From 120,000 Deaths to 91% Saves, No-Kill Efforts Working…

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Troy, Walled Lake, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 17, 2021

Shelters in Oakland County collectively reached over 90% live release rate, with several organizations reaching 98% or higher.

Video Break: Two and a Half Minutes of a Tiger Grooming Itself

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 16, 2021

We caught one of the trio getting all primped and ready to see guests one morning in early January…

Baby Lion Born at Detroit Zoo Getting Closer to Joining the Pride

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 22, 2020

To prepare Binti for life with her future pride, the recorded sounds and scents of the adult lions were introduced into her incubator.

Explore: Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Berkley, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Hts., Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 11, 2020

Sections of the park take on different themes, with music and light setting the mood for enchantment.

Mr. Mittens & Teen Face Challenges Together, Votes Can…

All Stories, Animals/Pets, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 3, 2020

“Your vote can help us earn lifesaving funds so we can bring more pets in need together with loving families,” said Deanne Iovan, Executive Director at Ferndale Cat Shelter.

VIDEO: Watching Woodpeckers at Addison Oaks

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Oakland Township, Oxford, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 25, 2020

Enjoy this short video of woodpeckers at Addison Oaks County Park in early November.

Scarlet, the Baby Red Panda, Makes Debut at Detroit Zoo

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Huntington Woods, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 19, 2020

It is estimated that fewer than 10,000 red pandas remain in the wild and their numbers are decreasing due to habitat loss, poaching and illegal pet trade.

Nov. 27-Dec. 4 – Kibbles and Bids Online Auction for Paws for Life Rescue

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 15, 2020

The Kibbles & Bids virtual silent auction includes a variety for everyone: travel excursions, jewelry, sports memorabilia, home and kitchen essentials, beauty products, dog and cat toy baskets, kids’ stuff and more.

Friend of Frogs, Savior of Salamanders: Detroit Zoo’s Amphibian Expert Ruth Marcec-Greaves

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 12, 2020

Dr. Ruth Marcec-Greaves is the director of the center.  She’s dedicated her life to learning about the diverse mix of frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts that can be found around the globe.  Learning about them – and protecting them.

Explore: The Detroit Zoo

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 8, 2020

With beautiful autumn weather and social distancing requirements limiting attendance, it’s a great time to visit the Detroit Zoo

Video: A Trio of Sandhill Cranes Strolling, Singing at Stony Creek Metropark

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Troy, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 25, 2020

At first the birds were quiet, but after about 30 seconds of filming the biggest of the cranes began to call out in a voice that echoed across the waterways, and the two littler birds made quieter songs in reply

Video: Up Close View as Hawk Hunts in Woodland Hills Park, Farmington Hills

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 7, 2020

But a Wednesday morning walk at Woodland Hills Nature Park in Farmington Hills gave this reporter an up close look at a red tail hawk hunting in the forest. 

Curious Mink Caught on Video Being Adorable at Lake St. Clair Metropark

All Stories, Animals/Pets, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 30, 2020

They are very wary and cautious of people normally, and are voracious predators.

Injured Pelican Finds Refuge at Detroit Zoo

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 9, 2020

When she arrived at the Detroit Zoo, she was weak, malnourished and unable to walk.

As a Fox from Troy Finds Sanctuary,  A Reminder They Are Not Pets

All Stories, Animals/Pets, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 8, 2020

Shortly after taking Ash to DAWG, the County had two more turned in. 

Crowd Lending Campaign Raising Funds for Ferndale CatFe Expansion

All Stories, Animals/Pets, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 27, 2020

The Ferndale Cat Shelter is looking to grow into their recently expanded space, and is asking people to invest through a KIVA campaign

Leashes, Licenses, Hours Outside, and Even Chickens in Oak Park Ordinance Changes

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Oak Park, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 18, 2020

Cats, dogs, and even chickens got some love from the Oak Park City Council Monday as the body approved the first reading of a package of animal-related ordinances. 

Off Duty Officer Shoots Dog During Attack in Oak Park

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Oak ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 4, 2020

On Sunday, August 2nd at approximately 8:25PM, Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the area of Kenwood and Norwood on the report of a dog that had just been shot. 

Turkey Vulture Living in Stairwell of Golf Course Gets Help from Detroit Zoo

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Huntington Woods, Royal OakBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 3, 2020

“We believe the bird left the nest prematurely and didn’t have the flight capability to return to it.”

Madison Heights Arts Board Unveils 2nd Mural

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Madison Hts.By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 19, 2020

We chose it because it features animals that visitors could actually come across while walking the trails at the park. Rabbits, squirrels, deer, and foxes are among the animals on display both on the mural and in the park.

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