Pets
Walk, Wag and Run returning this weekend
Posted: May 13, 2013Dogs rule! And occasionally drool. But that's OK, because they'll be outside at the Walk, Wag and Run at Rolling Hills Park—or at least they should be. It's a fun, festive fundraiser that helps the ... Read more »
Pets: Pets are living longer, healthier - but which states have pets that fared best?
Posted: May 13, 2013I can't emphasize enough the role that our better understanding of the overall needs of our companion animals plays today in helping them live better. Advances in veterinary care, better education of pet owners in ... Read more »
Pets: American Heart Association says having a pet may help reduce heart disease
Posted: May 11, 2013The idea that spending time with pets has a positive impact on the mental well-being of humans has been demonstrated in many ways, from therapy dogs visiting troops deployed overseas to therapy pets used in ... Read more »
Photo Gallery: Pet Photo Friday: A Great Dane puppy on a slide, hugging cats and hungry squirrels
Posted: May 10, 2013
Pets: Pet Photo Friday is a fun way to show off your furry and feathered friends - here's how to join in
Posted: May 08, 2013Knowing that there are many fun-loving pets living in and outside of our area, we're anxious to see what they've been up to. Have you captured your pet taking advantage of all that the outdoors ... Read more »
Pets: Is using the term 'pet owner' such a bad thing?
Posted: May 07, 2013Being so immersed in the culture of pets, I find no shortage of ways things are changing and evolving when it comes to our relationships with companion animals. One sticking point I'm often caught in ... Read more »
Anthony Wayne Cat Fanciers Allbreed Cat Show to feature large number of cats and kittens
Posted: May 07, 2013While just writing about this makes me wheeze, the Anthony Wayne Cat Fanciers Inc. 38th Annual Allbreed Cat Show will be at the University of Michigan Sports Coliseum on Saturday. Read more »
Pets: Meet a gorgeous and gentle lady named Sheed, the Ann Arbor.com Pet-of-the-Week
Posted: May 07, 2013Sheed, an 8-year-old long-haired cat waiting for a home at HSHV.This beautiful, long-haired tiger mix cat is Sheed. She has been at the Humane Society of Huron Valley since early February when her family of ... Read more »
Humane Society of Huron Valley joins bevy of companies offering wildlife removal service
Posted: May 03, 2013The Humane Society of Huron Valley has long responded requests to assist injured animals, and the organization recently announced a new service that offers to humanely remove any animal causing a nuisance. Read more »
Photo Gallery: Pet Photo Friday: Spring has sprung!
Posted: May 03, 2013
Pets: Scat-tracking dog teams aid conservationists in protecting endangered species
Posted: May 02, 2013There has always been a lot of talk about a canine's sense of smell, and that skill has landed them some of the most unique jobs know to exist. They sniff out drugs, bombs and ... Read more »
Pets: Want to see your pets on this week's Pet Photo Friday? Here's how to submit your favorite photo
Posted: May 01, 2013Knowing that there are many fun-loving pets living in and outside of our area, we're anxious to see what they've been up to. Have you captured your pet taking advantage of all that the outdoors ... Read more »
Pets Writers
- Lorrie Shaw
Lead pets blogger - Dr. Lyssa Alexander
Exotic and pocket pets - Debbie Ann
Rabbits - Julia Levitt
Dog training - Amanda Hitt
Sasha Farm - Deb Kern
Huron Valley Humane Society - Kathleen Lundberg
Horses - Mary Roderique
Canine assistants - Amy Samida
Dog training - John Spieser
Dog training - Ron Wiedbusch
Service, rescue and therapy dogs
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