Three Life-Saving Incidents Prompt Awards for Ferndale First Responders
Ferndale Fire Chief Theresa Robinson presented awards to first responders related to three life-saving incidents.
Electeds from Several Cities Get Lessons in Fire and Rescue Operations
Yet a dozen local leaders from seven different communities came together Oct. 7 to get just a taste of what their fire departments do on behalf of the community.
Woman Saved from Burning Building in Farmington Hills
The Farmington Hills Fire Department’s preliminary investigation revealed that the home had no working smoke alarms.
Waterford Firefighters Rescue Kitten From Tree in Pontiac
The kitten was saved near Colony Lane and E. Walton in Pontiac where the department provides services.
Michigan Animal Rescue League Hosting Celebrity Pet of the Year Contest
The dog and cat who get the most votes by midnight EDT on May 24th , 2021 are the winners!
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.
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…
Kitten Saved Using Jaws of Life Will be Available to Adopt
Kitten Saved Using Jaws of Life Will be Available to Adopt (Michigan Animal Rescue League, May 23, 2018) Waterford, Pontiac, MI– The Waterford Regional Fire Department responded to a call about a small kitten stuck in an air conditioning unit on Tuesday, May 22. The kitten had wedged itself into a tiny hole in the…
Kitten Saved Using Jaws of Life Will be Available to Adopt
Kitten Saved Using Jaws of Life Will be Available to Adopt (Michigan Animal Rescue League, May 23, 2018) Waterford, Pontiac, MI– The Waterford Regional Fire Department responded to a call about a small kitten stuck in an air conditioning unit on Tuesday, May 22. The kitten had wedged itself into a tiny hole in the…
Mortimer, Pajarito, Samantha, Arguile, and Autumn Meet…
Mortimer, Pajarito, Samantha, Arguile, and Autumn Meet their Adoring Public (Cherie Rolfe, May 2, 2018) Troy, MI- The public got a first look at five owls who now call Troy’s Stage Nature Center home during two sold-out sessions of a “Meet the Owls” event on Sunday, April 29. Interest in the owls has been building…
Detroit Zoo Takes in Animals from Defunct Bat Zone
Detroit Zoo Takes in Animals from Defunct Bat Zone (Detroit Zoo, Feb. 28, 2018) Royal Oak, Pontiac, MI – The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is providing sanctuary to 61 animals in need of rescue after the sudden closure of Bat Zone in Pontiac. Fifty-four bats of three species – straw-colored fruit bats, short-tailed fruit bats…
Detroit Zoo Takes in Animals from Defunct Bat Zone
Detroit Zoo Takes in Animals from Defunct Bat Zone (Detroit Zoo, Feb. 28, 2018) Royal Oak, Pontiac, MI – The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is providing sanctuary to 61 animals in need of rescue after the sudden closure of Bat Zone in Pontiac. Fifty-four bats of three species – straw-colored fruit bats, short-tailed fruit bats…
Detroit Zoo Takes in Animals from Defunct Bat Zone
Detroit Zoo Takes in Animals from Defunct Bat Zone (Detroit Zoo, Feb. 28, 2018) Royal Oak, Pontiac, MI – The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is providing sanctuary to 61 animals in need of rescue after the sudden closure of Bat Zone in Pontiac. Fifty-four bats of three species – straw-colored fruit bats, short-tailed fruit bats…
Driver Pulled from Burning Vehicle after Crashing During Chase (video)
Driver Pulled from Burning Vehicle after Crashing During Chase (video) (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Jan. 29, 2018) Orion Twp, MI – An Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy assigned to the Orion Township Substation was on patrol in the area of Baldwin and Brown Roads on Sunday, January 28th around 2:30AM. The Deputy witnessed a driver pass…
Driver Pulled from Burning Vehicle after Crashing During Chase (video)
Driver Pulled from Burning Vehicle after Crashing During Chase (video) (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Jan. 29, 2018) Orion Twp, MI – An Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy assigned to the Orion Township Substation was on patrol in the area of Baldwin and Brown Roads on Sunday, January 28th around 2:30AM. The Deputy witnessed a driver pass…
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…
Eileen the Opossum and Other Friends Visit Ferndale Library
Eileen the Opossum and Other Friends Visit Ferndale Library (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 22, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Darcy the Porcupine was a favorite among the animals that visited the Ferndale Area District Library on Tuesday. “I liked her because she was big and spiky,” said Max Hobbs. His friend Luke Jarvis also liked the…
Driver Rescued After Snowmobile Fell Through Ice on Highland Lake
Driver Rescued After Snowmobile Fell Through Ice on Highland Lake (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 19, 2016) Highland Twp, MI_ FROM DAY SHIFT: 12-18-2016, 07:00 hrs. THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 12-19-2016, 07:00 hrs. INCIDENT: 18:25 hrs. – Highland Township – Snowmobile through the Ice / Dive Team Assist – #16-221039 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to Highland Lake…
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…
West Bloomfield Firefighter Honored for Rescue (video)
West Bloomfield Firefighter Honored for Rescue (video) (West Bloomfield Township Press Release, Sept. 6, 2015) Many gathered at the West Bloomfield Township Board Meeting on August 17, 2015 to support Firefighter Josh Lyon and share in the celebration of his heroism. The West Bloomfield Fire Department and the West Bloomfield Township Board honored Lyon for…