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The State of Michigan is going to be working with both the U.S. and Michigan Humane Societies to shut down puppy mills in the state. Michigan’s Attorney General’s office has received nearly 20 complaints of puppy scams since 2017. It is reported that U.S. consumers spend at least one-billion dollars each year without knowing that they may be buying their dog from a dog scammer or puppy mill operator. Click here for the rest of the story.
Ten of the 32 beagles that were recently rescued from a Michigan laboratory are already settling into their new homes, while the rest are awaiting adoption. A state lawmaker is hoping to give other lab animals a similar shot at a better life. Rep. Kevin Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores, is planning to introduce a bill Wednesday that would require facilities that perform experiments on dogs and cats to eventually make the animals available for adoption. Click here for the rest of the story.
A family in St. Clair Shores has adopted one of the beagles who was exposed to daily torture in a pesticide testing laboratory in Kalamazoo. Officials rescued 32 beagles from the lab, which was exposed by the Humane Society of the United States for using dogs to test pesticides. Greta Guest and David Rubello saw the awful stories about the testing lab unfold, so when the Michigan Humane Society started adopting out the beagles, they were ready. Click here for the rest of the story.
Two dogs who were left by their owners inside a Michigan Petco restroom have been handed over to a local rescue group. On Saturday evening, the two older dogs were brought into the Petco store by a couple, according to a Facebook post. The dogs had no collars, just leashes, according to a shopper in the store at the time. Click here for the rest of the story.
Cats in cages don't have a lot of things that are "their own" with their own scent. Stretch & Scratch is a great addition to any animal shelter. It keeps cats exercised and entertained, encourages their natural scratching behavior and it's something the cat can claim as their own that doesn't get washed and moved out of their cage every day. It helps gives a cat "ownership" of their cage, which makes them less stressed out. Please consider donating some of these to the Cherryland Humane Society in Traverse City (or any other animal shelter in your area). The cats really enjoy them and you'll be making a lot of kitties very happy. Please click on the photo and it will take you to the website. Your order can be sent directly to the animal shelter of your choice.
The Pet Poison Helpline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, clinical toxicologists, and other health care professionals. There is a $59 consultation fee for their service. Click on the link above for more info.
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