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A northern Michigan woman charged with animal cruelty has been sentenced. On Wednesday, Debra Sampson was sentenced to two years probation with a ban on pet ownership, 30 days of community service and a mental health assessment. Click here for the rest of the story.
A judge has sentenced Boyne City man to pay $1,874 in restitution and to serve 100 hours of community service at the Charlevoix County Humane Society following his conviction on animal cruelty charges. In a news release issued shortly before noon Friday, Charlevoix County Prosecuting Attorney Allen Telgenhof said 33rd Circuit Court Judge Roy C. Hayes III sentenced Travis Jon Nelson, 29, Boyne City after Nelson pleaded guilty pleaded guilty to a felony charge of attempted torturing of an animal on Oct. 3. Click here for the rest of the story.
Oakland County health officials are urging pet owners to make sure their cats and dogs have up-to-date rabies vaccinations after a pet cat in Birmingham was confirmed to have contracted the disease.
“People and their pets are urged to avoid encounters with unfamiliar animals, and keep pets protected by getting them vaccinated,” said Leigh-Anne Stafford, health officer for Oakland County. 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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