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Want to work with animals? Check out these mentorship programs
Read full article: Want to work with animals? Check out these mentorship programsMichigan Humane has programs to mentor the next generation of veterinary and animal welfare professionals. We spoke to Devan Bianco with Michigan Humane to learn more.
4 Tips on how to train your pet
Read full article: 4 Tips on how to train your petBringing a new pet into your home can involve some adjustments, not only for you but also for your new furry friend. Luckily, you can teach them the new house rules with some simple training. We spoke with Devan Bianco with Michigan Humane to get her advice on how to train your new pet.
Here’s why you shouldn’t give someone a betta fish as a gift this holiday season
Read full article: Here’s why you shouldn’t give someone a betta fish as a gift this holiday seasonBetta fish are known for their beautiful fins and are a common household pet, but they make terrible gifts for someone who is unprepared to care for them.
All 4 Pets ‘Put Your Pet in a Promo’ Contest
Read full article: All 4 Pets ‘Put Your Pet in a Promo’ ContestYour pet could be Local 4′s next Spokespet! Do you think your animal friend could join the likes of Nemo or Alfred and Dexter? If so, enter our “Put your pet in a promo” contest below, starting Thursday, Sept. 15th at 8 p.m.!
Meet your new best friend with four paws at this event
Read full article: Meet your new best friend with four paws at this eventThey’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.
Things to consider when taking your cat to the vet
Read full article: Things to consider when taking your cat to the vetWhen it comes to pets, a lot of people may think that cats can take care of themselves. But your cats need the same love and care as your dogs, which means taking them to the vet regularly.
5 pointers to help you get amazing pet portraits
Read full article: 5 pointers to help you get amazing pet portraitsThink your pet is charming, lovely, or just plain funny, and want to show it off to everyone? This is your opportunity. Michigan Humane is launching its pet photo contest for its new calendar.
How to keep your pets safe during hot weather
Read full article: How to keep your pets safe during hot weatherIt’s going to be a scorcher this week, with temperatures potentially breaking records. Although that’s tough on everyone, it’s especially trying on pets, who have a fur coat they can’t completely shed. Imagine what it’s like for them.
Here’s one way to ensure your missing pet returns home
Read full article: Here’s one way to ensure your missing pet returns homePeople take their pets almost wherever they go, including to outdoor events, camping, and road trips. When your pets are in unusual surroundings, they may become disoriented and could get lost.
Detroit residents can register to have their dogs spayed or neutered for free during 3-day event
Read full article: Detroit residents can register to have their dogs spayed or neutered for free during 3-day eventA free spay and neuter clinic is going to be held in Detroit next week and aims to sterilize 120 dogs. There are limited spots available.
Are you safely handling your pet’s food and dishes? Study finds most people at risk for illness
Read full article: Are you safely handling your pet’s food and dishes? Study finds most people at risk for illnessA new study found that most dog owners in the United States do not know how to safely handle pet food and dishes, putting them at an increased risk of foodborne illness.
Detroit Animal Care waiving all adoption fees for Opening Day weekend
Read full article: Detroit Animal Care waiving all adoption fees for Opening Day weekendTo celebrate the Detroit Tigers’ home opener this weekend, Detroit Animal Care and Control is waiving all adoption fees for adoptable pets through Monday.
Poodles pop in popularity, but Labs still No. 1 US dog breed
Read full article: Poodles pop in popularity, but Labs still No. 1 US dog breedLabrador retrievers are still tugging hardest on U.S. dog lovers’ heartstrings, but poodles just strutted back into the American Kennel Club’s top five most popular dog breeds for the first time since 1997.
4 ways to celebrate Thanksgiving safely with your pets
Read full article: 4 ways to celebrate Thanksgiving safely with your petsWhile you may be tempted to treat your pets to the turkey, and sides you are enjoying, they should really be treated to something completely different. We spoke to Anna Chrisman, with Michigan Humane, who has 4 ways to help make the holiday safe and enjoyable for your furry friends.
This 9-year-old started a business to help animals in need
Read full article: This 9-year-old started a business to help animals in needWhen most kids are little, and they want to try their hand at owning a business, they start a lemonade stand, or maybe sell some cookies... not John Blackwell. This 9-year-old autistic boy wanted to create a business to help others, specifically our four-legged best friends.
These tips will help ensure the safety of your pets in the event of a fire
Read full article: These tips will help ensure the safety of your pets in the event of a fireOn average, 500,000 pets are impacted by smoke inhalation a year, primarily from house fires, and of those 40,000 do not survive. July happens to be Pet Fire Safety Month, so it is a good time to prep your pet and your home for fire safety. The experts at Kidde are helping us get ready.
How to prep your pets for summer storms
Read full article: How to prep your pets for summer stormsThe storms Sunday night into Monday morning were a noisy reminder that the summer season can bring on an emergency with little warning. You want to have a plan for your family... and that includes your pets.
🔒Rodents and roaches: How Metro Detroit ranks, and how pets can help (or not)
Read full article: 🔒Rodents and roaches: How Metro Detroit ranks, and how pets can help (or not)In the United States, roach sightings (11.3% of households) were slightly less prevalent than rodent sightings (11.9%) nationwide.
It’s kitten season -- an exciting yet problematic time. Here’s what it means and how you can help.
Read full article: It’s kitten season -- an exciting yet problematic time. Here’s what it means and how you can help.More kittens are born this time of year than any other, and that can spell trouble, because many are born outdoors and have no one to take care of them. However, there are ways you can help.