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

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Oak Park, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 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 Bloomfield Hills: A Look at Popular Breeds and Names

Animals/Pets, Bloomfield Area Communities, Data-Based Stories, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 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 Publisher May 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 Publisher May 1, 2023

MPA invites Michigan licensed shelters, as well as nonprofit rescue and animal welfare organizations, to apply for any or all grant awards.

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

Oak Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 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…

Have You Gotten Your Dog Licensed Yet? Here’s How…

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 5, 2023

If you have a dog and haven’t had it licensed yet, here’s a reminder.

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 Publisher October 9, 2022

The Oakland County dog license database contains 2,893 records for dogs living in ZIP Codes 48359, 60, 61, and 62.

Kitten Saves Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Farmington/Farmington Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 28, 2022

“Fortunately, this incident had a positive ending, but we hope all families will learn from the Stampers and keep their generators outside.”

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

Animals/Pets, Data-Based Stories, Holly, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 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 Publisher September 18, 2022

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

Little Creatures Bring Big Smiles to Orion Township Library

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Favorites, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 8, 2022

For this particular show, it was a series of animals that showed off their fancy feathers, furs and scales.

Hey Rudolph! Here are Our Top 7 Stories about Deer

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Bloomfield Area Communities, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher December 25, 2021

Over the years, Oakland County Times has done some enDEERing stories about our woodland friends

Dozens of Animals Rescued from Dangerous Conditions in Independence Township

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Clarkston/Independence Twp., PontiacBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 26, 2021

This case remains under investigation. When complete, animal control officers will present the results to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Officer for review and consideration of criminal charges.

White Raccoons Unmasked: Grand Blanc Man Befriends Rare Albino Family

All Stories, Animals/Pets, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 17, 2021

He’s be-friended a family of raccoons with a genetic mutation that makes their fur white and their eyes pink.

Video: Baby Ducks Saved from Roadway in Orchard Lake

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Bloomfield Area Communities, Orchard LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 16, 2021

Either way, thanks to three strangers coming together, the five little ducklings are safe.

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 Publisher June 17, 2020

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

Pets and People Reunited Thanks to Finding Mila and Friends in Waterford and White Lake Facebook Group

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Uncategorized, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 2, 2019

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? …

Keller, the Blind Rescue Cat, and Companion Helen Hope for Loving Home

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Madison Hts.By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 20, 2019

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…

Cutest Pet in Brandon Township? Library Contest to Determine Winner

All Stories, Brandon Twp / OrtonvilleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 13, 2018

Cutest Pet in Brandon Township? Library Contest to Determine Winner (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 13, 2018) Ortonville, Brandon Township, MI – Who has the cutest pet in the Ortonville area? This question was recently posed to Brandon Township Library patrons as part of a contest/fundraiser for the library. Proud pet parents were able to pay…

Ferndale Cat Shelter’s Year of Success, Moments of Sadness

All Stories, Animals/Pets, FerndaleBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 14, 2018

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…

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