Michigan Pet Fund Alliance Offering Grants to Rescue Orgs
Applications for the Out of the Box Awards are due by midnight on June 30, 2020.
Woman Snaps Bird Pics, Has ’em Eating out of Her Hand
Though the bluebirds are still a little skittish, red-winged blackbirds, finches, woodpeckers and others have enjoyed their close-ups, and their snacks.
‘Cuddles’ the Parrot Rescued from Tree by Holly Fire Dept
“The bird made an awful racket of screaming as it tried to get away and even had the audacity to laugh at us as well!”
Hazel Park Shelter Gets TNR Grant
Hazel Park began their TNR program in 2018 and has helped 200 cats so far.
Family of Foxes Brings Joy Amid COVID Crisis
He’s been watching and photographing a family of foxes that love to frolic in the nearby field.
Liven Up Video Meetings w/a Cat or Dog from Mich. Animal Rescue League
Proceeds from the call cameos will directly benefit the countless dogs and cats who arrive at MARL’s doors in need.
Ferndale Elks Bond w/ T-Rex Parades, Happy Hour Zooms, & Helping Others
So of course a parade of interesting creatures seemed like a good idea!
Pet Adoptions & Other County Animal Services Available Only by Appointment
The Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center is requiring the public to make an appointment if they wish to adopt a pet or surrender an animal.
The Fox in the Ferndale Courtyard
Because the fox was on an extended stay, the courtyard was closed to students and staff who can traverse it,
Oh Deer: Rochester Police Dash Cam Captures Special 5k Runners
But Sunday’s race was even more special thanks to some unexpected runners caught on tape.
VIDEO: Bald Eagle Swims and Soars at Great Lakes National Cemetery
The eagle did a breast stroke through the water, rested, and then soared off towards the nearby woods. And by pure luck here’s the video…
County Animal Shelter Making Changes as Supervisor Recovers from Dog Attack
“The incident has been very traumatic for each and everyone one of us working at the shelter,” Animal Control Manager Robert Gatt said.
Holly Teens Serve by Collecting Items for Pets of People in Meals on Wheels Program
Jaymin Jubar does not have a cat or dog himself, but he understands the value they bring to someone’s life.
Deer in Bathtub Prompts Call to Fenton Police
The animal sought shelter in the bathtub of the home.
Pet Cemetery in Ortonville Gives “Your Best Friend” a Place to be Remembered
Pet Cemetery in Ortonville Gives “Your Best Friend” a Place to be Remembered (Lara Mossa, Crystal A. Proxmire, June 23, 2019) Ortonville, MI –“A bundle of happiness with four paws and a tail has quietly left you behind. But sweetness stays close in memories shared with the best friend a person could find.” The poem…
West Bloomfield Woman with Over 175 Cats Could Be Charged with Abuse
West Bloomfield Woman with Over 175 Cats Could Be Charged with Abuse (Oakland County Animal Shelter, May 20, 2019) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center will seek animal neglect and abuse charges against a West Bloomfield Township homeowner in the largest animal hoarding case in Oakland County history. Animal control…
Farmer Nate and Animal Friends Visit Ferndale Lower Elementary
Farmer Nate and Animal Friends Visit Ferndale Lower Elementary (Crystal Proxmire, April 19, 2019) Ferndale, MI – The kids in Ferndale’s Lower Elementary had some special guests Tuesday. Nate Perkins, known to children as “Farmer Nate,” of Upland Hills Farm in Oxford spent the day teaching kids at Ferndale’s Lower Elementary about animals and life…
Pets and People Reunited Thanks to Finding Mila and Friends in Waterford and White Lake Facebook Group
Pets and People Reunited Thanks to Finding Mila and Friends in Waterford and White Lake Facebook Group (Dawn Fashho, March 30, 2019) Check out our “Get Involved Guide” for more stories about local organizations. Thank you to Bosco Lounge for sponsoring this series. Want to contribute a write up of a group you care about? …
Cats in the Office are Part of Rose Township Charm
Cats in the Office are Part of Rose Township Charm Rose Township Offices (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 10, 2019) Rose Township, MI- Rose Township Supervisor Dianne Scheib-Snider is “not a cat person,” but when she became Township Supervisor in 2016 she found herself being “office mom” to a pair of somewhat friendly felines – appropriately…
Survivors of Violence Need Not Leave Beloved Pets Behind
Survivors of Violence Need Not Leave Beloved Pets Behind (Lara Mossa, Feb. 2, 2019) PONTIAC, MI – It was 2001. Dr. Tracy Thompson knew she had to do something. Thompson had only the clothes on her back and a hastily-packed suitcase when she left her husband. He had tried to hold her against her will…