Dogs of Bloomfield Hills: A Look at Popular Breeds and Names
Next up in our Dogs of Oakland County series is Bloomfield Hills.
Ferndale Cat Shelter Moves into Bigger Space
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.
As State Considers Allowing More Foster Kids, Rose Township Resists
As State Considers Allowing More Foster Kids, Rose Township Resists (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 21, 2019) Rose Township, MI – “Here’s the thing,” said State Representative Mike Mueller as he sat before about 80 Rose Township residents at a town hall April 15 regarding House Bill 4095, which he co-sponsored. The bill would allow people…
Keller, the Blind Rescue Cat, and Companion Helen Hope for Loving Home
Keller, the Blind Rescue Cat, and Companion Helen Hope for Loving Home (Cheryl Weiss, Jan. 20, 2019) Madison Heights, MI- Keller was with his buddy, Helen, under a dresser on a hot August afternoon when the rescuers came. They were the last of many cats in the last room that Madison Heights Animal Control officers…
Jake the Pitt Bull Gets Another Chance Thanks to Social Media
Jake the Pitt Bull Gets Another Chance Thanks to Social Media (Cheryl Weiss, Oct. 10, 2018) Jake is a very lucky dog. The silver, gray and white pit bull’s story made the rounds this week on social media, and he was spared from euthanasia. Oakland County Animal Control and Adoption Center works to place…
Four Reason to Become a Foster Parent
Four Reason to Become a Foster Parent (MDHHS, May 12, 2018) LANSING, MI – During National Foster Care Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) wants to stress the important role that foster parents can play in a child or teen’s life. “When children are unable to stay with their families…
Ferndale Cat Shelter’s Year of Success, Moments of Sadness
Ferndale Cat Shelter’s Year of Success, Moments of Sadness (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan 14, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The love outweighed the heartache in 2017 for the Ferndale Cat Shelter and their network of volunteers and supporters. Though there was a mix of both. Director of The Ferndale Cat Shelter Deanne Iovan talked about the…
Doggies Get Wrapped up in Claws and Paws Event
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…
Claws and Paws Brings Doggie Fans Together
Claws and Paws Brings Doggie Fans Together (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2016) Clawson, MI – Jennifer Seidl of Farmington found Bat Girl tied to the fence of a shelter in Redford with a little black cat at her side, also tied. The ebony colored bulldog with large ears that look like bat wings had…
Law Column: Do Married Same-Sex Couples Need Adoption?
Law Column: Do Married Same-Sex Couples Need Adoption? (Lisa Schmidt, Lisa Schmidt Law, Jan 15, 2016) The case is over! Marriage Equality advocates won! But that doesn’t mean that LGBT couples don’t still need to protect themselves and their families. If you are a gay or lesbian couple in Michigan you may still need an…
Ferndale: How to Select the Right Dog for You Dec. 9
Ferndale: How to Select the Right Dog for You Dec. 9 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Wed. Dec. 9, 2015, 6:30pm Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220. It’s a tough choice when you want to find the right four-legged best friend. The Ferndale Library has partnered with Fido Personal…
Judge Decides To Wait On Adoption, Gay Marriage Decision (video)
“The court believes it could craft an opinion on this matter, but no matter what I did would not satisfy either side,” he said. “Hopefully the Supreme Court will give us some direction. I think it’s important for this case to move forward, but the court believes I should stay a decision until these decisions.”
Alabama Greyhounds Get the Ferndale Treatment
Apalala, Cupid, Dorli, Hush Sarah, JA’s Sum, and Tristram are greyhounds that have been rescued from a harsh life of racing, that are now up for adoption. Motor City Greyhound Rescue picked up the emaciated pooches from one of their contacts down in Alabama. Underweight, bitten by ticks, and some noses rubbed raw from excessive muzzling, the creatures were clearly in need of care.
Puppy love
At first it was a strong two-name race, between Charlie and Walter. They duked it out. Then, out of nowhere, Maxwell entered the race as a dark horse. They remained basically in a three-way tie almost to the end.
What Do You Think of My Children’s Birth Mothers?
I have come to realize that I love my children so much that I would make an adoption plan for them if I felt it was best for them. That is how much I believe in adoption.
Now, maybe it is hard for me to imagine how bad my circumstances would have to get for me to be driven to such a decision. But, thinking about what those extreme circumstances might help me to understand a little bit better just what factors go into such a decision for the women and families who do make the decision.
Ferndale Adoption Network Grows with Family Potluck
…There are couples who have open adoptions where the birth mother is involved in the child’s life. There are those whose children come from overseas, and those from closer to home. There are families with same-sex parents, families with single parents and parents-to-be who are in various stages in the adoption process…