How you can change a pet’s life
Changing a pet’s life for the better can be rewarding. In celebration of National Change A Pet’s Llife Day, Anna Chrisman from Michigan Humane joined Michelle Oliver on Live In The D and shared some great ways to be a positive force in the lives of pets in our community . She said, even if you’re not ready to adopt a pet, there are several ways to improve their lives:
Meet your new best friend with four paws at this event
They’re cuddly, they’re sweet, and they might just become your best friends. Hundreds of cute animals in need of forever homes will be at a huge event this weekend, and you get the chance to meet them all. The Michigan Humane “Meet Your New Best Friend at the Law Firm Adoption Event” is Saturday September 10th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Man not allowed to have dogs while out on bond in animal abuse case
A preliminary examination, sometimes referred to as probable cause hearing, requires prosecutors to convince the judge there is probable cause for the crimes they are charging Hatchett with. Read more: Genesee County man charged in neglect case involving 8 dogsGenesee County Animal Control officials said Wednesday, Feb. 23, that Hatchett had surrendered the dogs to the county. Anyone interested in adopting the animals can do so by connecting with animal control on Facebook. Animal Control Director Jay Parker said the dogs, while skinny when rescued, have put on weight since being in the custody of animal control. More: Man charged in animal neglect case surrenders dogs to Genesee County Animal ControlHatchett remains free on bond after posting $200—or 10 percent—of his $2,000 cash/surety bail Tuesday, Feb. 22.
mlive.comSee dogs a year after 217 rescued from ‘horrible’ U.P. puppy mill
Find before photos here: See horses, dogs rescued from ‘horrible’ U.P. Look at her now:Macy was among more than 100 dogs rescued from a puppy mill in Rock, Mich., during August 2020. They are among 217 dogs that found their forever homes after the Delta Animal Shelter nursed them back to health. They are among 217 dogs that found their forever homes after the Delta Animal Shelter nursed them back to health. She is one of 217 dogs that found their forever homes after the Delta Animal Shelter nursed them back to health.
mlive.comPandemic pups returned to shelter creates overcrowding, need for fosters
DETROIT – Dogs are being returned to animal shelters at record rates as the world creeps closer to normalcy, the BBC reports. People wanted to foster, they wanted to adopt. With the recent returns, the shelter needs foster homes, which have also dropped off, she said. Having a job doesn’t disqualify would-be pet parents or foster homes. Cancel extra $300, federal unemployment programs, Michigan business group urgesHow Michigan governments can, can’t spend their $11B in COVID-19 stimulus money
mlive.comNew-look Ravenna team turns tables on Oakridge with hot 3-point shooting
RAVENNA – Nobody really knew what to expect from Ravenna’s boys basketball team entering this season. Thanks to their hot shooting from deep, the ‘Dogs turned the tables in a 65-57 rematch victory over the visiting Eagles. They were making the 3-ball,” said Oakridge coach Tracy Ruel, whose team made eight 3s in both matchups. Five Ravenna players finished in double-figure scoring, including juniors Kyle Beebe and Travis May and freshman Carter Schullo. Whitehall is considered the favorite in the conference, but teams like Oakridge and Ravenna are not planning to go away quietly.
mlive.comWATCH: Dogs Rescued From Illegal Meat Trade, Trafficking Arrive At Airport To Meet Furever Families
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A hundred dogs landed at JFK Airport last Friday morning to meet their forever families. Many were rescued from illegal traffickers in China’s dog meat trade, CBS2’s Natalie Duddridge reported. The global animal welfare group No Dogs Left Behind worked with activists in China to rescue these hundred dogs from slaughterhouses, wet markets and illegal traffickers. “Once we actually save the dogs, it’s an incredible process of gathering these dogs that are beaten and tortured,” said Jeffrey Beri, founder of No Dogs Left Behind. Beri said the pandemic limited efforts to save more dogs and get them back quickly.
detroit.cbslocal.com$2K reward offered for Pomeranians snatched from car at curbside pickup in Troy
TROY, MI - A reward is being offered for the safe return of two dogs which were stolen from inside a car in Troy. The owner was parked in the curbside pickup area of a local business when someone grabbed the dogs and took off. Troy police tell us the owner is offering a $2,000 reward, which is likely more than the dogs are worth on the black market. “Dogs are family members and our primary goal is to get these dogs back to their family,” Sgt. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Troy Police at 248-524-3477.
mlive.comChicago veterinarians refuse CDC’s request to deport 15 French bulldog puppies abandoned in O’Hare warehouse
The dogs were discovered at O’Hare International Airport after they were shipped to the United States from Russia in August, and federal officials say their paperwork was forged to get around limits on the number of dogs any one person can import. They’ve been in the care of Chicago French Bulldog Rescue, which is fighting their being sent back abroad.
chicagotribune.comUS congressman Mike Quigley joins effort to halt deportation of French bulldogs found abandoned in O’Hare warehouse
When questioned why the sick dogs were required to be shipped back to Jordan, Hubbard said, "Dogs that are imported into the United States must be vaccinated against rabies at 12 weeks of age or older and must wait 28 days after initial vaccination before entering the country. Dogs coming from countries and political units with a high risk of rabies need a valid rabies vaccination certificate. "
chicagotribune.comBomb-sniffing dogs are helping to speed up security lines
The U.S. bomb sniffing dogs spiked after the 9/11 attacks - there are currently about 1,000 working in the U.S. The K-9s are specially selected, trained for nearly a year, and then serve for about 8 years. The demand around the world has increased, U.S. law enforcement has seen the market for available dogs tighten. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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