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Tag Archives: dogs

Oakland County Pet Adoption Center Has Reduced Adoption Fees

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Troy, Walled Lake, White Lake Township, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 25, 2023

We are currently at capacity and we need to find loving homes for our shelter dogs and cats

Citizen Committee Shines as Driving Force Behind Oak Park’s New Dog Park

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Oak Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 1, 2023

“Ego was left at the door, and we came in with a common goal to work together. It was a very cohesive crew, and everyone made it happen.”

Dogs of South Lyon: A Look at Popular Breeds and Names

Data-Based Stories, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 9, 2023

The 1,384 registered dogs equate to one dog per ten households. 

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.

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.

Mural for Oak Park Dog Park Will Be In Memory of Animal Activist

Oak Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 23, 2023

Oak Park resident Mark Phillips came up with the idea for the mural as a way to honor his late son Idan Phillips who worked at the Animal Welfare Society…

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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

Animals/Pets, Data-Based Stories, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 18, 2022

 Our inaugural community of interest will be the City of Ferndale, which has 1,374 licensed pooches.

Oak Park Officials Photo Series Celebrates Dogs of Oak Park

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Oak Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 9, 2022

Oak Park Officials Photo Series Celebrates Dogs of Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 9, 2022) Oak Park, MI – People like their pets, for the most part at least, and in Oak Park city officials like them too. So much so that Mayor Marian McClellan and Mayor Pro-Tem Julie Edgar have been posting pictures…

Golden Retrievers Gather for Swimming At Orion Oaks Dog Park

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Favorites, Lake Orion/Orion TwpBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 13, 2021

A portion of Lake Sixteen is set aside for playing, with a large dock and ramps that are perfect for jumping in and walking out of the refreshing water.

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, 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.

Michigan Pet Fund Alliance Offering Grants to Rescue Orgs

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., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, 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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 17, 2020

Applications for the Out of the Box Awards are due by midnight on June 30, 2020.

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