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1 suspect in animal hoarding case arrested in Grand Rapids, another likely fled out of state
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (375+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " A woman allegedly tied to an animal hoarding case in Flint Township has been arrested in Grand Rapids and arraigned on felony charges. The Flint Township Police Department says Brenda Shires was arrested Thursday in Grand…...
Stolen taxidermied bear found, police say
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (99+ words) Stolen taxidermized bear found, police say'WOODTV.com GANGES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) " A taxidermied black bear that was stolen from an Allegan County porch last month has been found, police say. The bear was stolen from the front porch of a…...
John Ball Zoo celebrates monarch butterflies at event
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (254+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) " On Sept. 13, visitors to John Ball Zoo can celebrate Monarch Day by experiencing the habitats and environments of butterflies up close. "They live short lives during the summer here," Raeann Pilarski, a volunteer at John Ball…...
BCPD: ‘Several’ dead dogs found, dozens of animals rescued
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (127+ words) BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) " Dozens of animals were removed from and more were found dead at a property in Battle Creek this week, police say. The Battle Creek Police Department says its officers carried out a search warrant for a…...
KCAS Pets of the Week: Abbie and May May
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (230+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " This week's featured adoptable pets from the Kent County Animal Shelter are two unique dogs: one who is bursting with energy and enthusiasm, and another who is gentle and would do well with a kind, patient…...
Pygmy hippo calf born at John Ball Zoo
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (216+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " It's here! The John Ball Zoo says Penelope, a pygmy hippo, birthed a calf on Wednesday. The unnamed baby weighs 11 pounds and is the first pygmy hippo calf born at the zoo. " "Pygmy hippos are an…...