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Go 4 It: Help us gather supplies for animals at Metro Detroit shelter
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (183+ words) Our next Go 4 It event aims to help animals at a Metro Detroit shelter by collecting needed supplies. Local 4 is partnering with the Michigan Animal Rescue League, one of longest-serving shelters in Southeast Michigan. MARL has been in operation since…...
Oakland County woman sentenced for felony animal neglect after dozens of pets rescued
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (143+ words) PONTIAC, Mich. " A Pontiac woman has been sentenced for felony animal neglect after dozens of pets were rescued from her home. In September 2024, 29 dogs and eight cats were removed from Karmen Schooly's home on Argyle Street. County animal control officers…...
Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (457+ words) NEW YORK " By age 2, most kids know how to play pretend. They turn their bedrooms into faraway castles and hold make-believe tea parties. The ability to make something out of nothing may seem uniquely human " a bedrock of creativity that's…...
Detroit Zoo welcomes Kali, a 13-year-old polar bear, as another moves to Toledo
1+ week, 6+ day ago (216+ words) A 13-year-old polar bear has just arrived at the Detroit Zoo. The Arctic Ring of Life's newest resident recently arrived as part of a carefully planned breeding recommendation from the Polar Bear Population Alliance, according to the zoo. At the…...
A sea turtle with 3 flippers swims free after Florida rehab, now followed by satellite
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (290+ words) Cody Jackson And Freida Frisaro JUNO BEACH, Fla. " Cheers rose from a bundled-up crowd as a loggerhead sea turtle that survived a likely shark attack trundled back into the ocean after months of rehabilitation in Florida, carrying a satellite tracker…...
Michigan Humane expands Canine Sleepover Program
2+ week, 1+ day ago (220+ words) Have you ever heard of a canine sleepover? Now is your chance to show a dog some love because Michigan Humane has expanded its Canine Sleepover Program. Lidia Vesterfelt with Michigan Humane appeared on "Live In The D" to talk…...
Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco, officials working to capture it
2+ week, 2+ day ago (304+ words) SAN FRANCISCO " A young mountain lion spotted roaming the streets of San Francisco has been located near a park where wildlife officials are trying to capture it, authorities said Tuesday. Authorities issued a warning to residents late Monday, saying a…...
Detroit Lions TE Brock Wright joins Sam LaPorta in raising paw to ban dog experiments in Michigan
2+ week, 2+ day ago (307+ words) Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright and his fianc'e, Carley Johnston, have joined the effort to outlaw painful dog experiments at taxpayer-funded institutions in Michigan. In a letter sent to Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and House Speaker Matt Hall,…...
‘Any dog outside is an emergency’: As bitter cold hits Detroit, animal control warns about outdoor pets
2+ week, 5+ day ago (400+ words) DETROIT " As frigid temperatures settle across Metro Detroit, Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) says it's seeing a surge in calls and is urging residents to ensure pets have safe, warm shelter. "It's a busy time for animal control investigators…...
Detroit shelter looking for families to adopt foster dogs for 2 weeks during bitter cold
3+ week, 2+ day ago (191+ words) DETROIT " Detroit Dog Rescue is urgently calling for families to foster dogs for two weeks to protect them from the brutal cold. The shelter is at capacity, and many veterinary boarding facilities are full, making it difficult to care for…...