Dogs https://www.wcmu.org/tags/dogs Dogs en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:17:49 GMT Teddy's Law hoped to help rehome lab dogs and cats, but advocates say it's not effective https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-12/teddys-law-hoped-to-help-rehome-lab-dogs-and-cats-but-advocates-say-its-not-effective Teddy's Law of 2023 aimed to get more dogs and cats from Michigan laboratories adopted. But advocates and lawmakers believe the law is missing essential reporting requirements. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:17:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-12/teddys-law-hoped-to-help-rehome-lab-dogs-and-cats-but-advocates-say-its-not-effective Michael Symonds Lights, camera, bark! Dogs from Michigan prison training programs featured on 2026 calendar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-08/lights-camera-bark-dogs-from-michigan-prison-training-programs-featured-on-2026-calendar The Department of Corrections is rolling out its annual “Dogs of the Michigan Department of Corrections” calendar featuring photos of dogs involved in prison programs. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-08/lights-camera-bark-dogs-from-michigan-prison-training-programs-featured-on-2026-calendar Camila Bello Castro, Capital News Service House committee opens hearings on bill to ban medical research on dogs https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-23/house-committee-opens-hearings-on-bill-to-ban-medical-research-on-dogs The Michigan House Regulatory Reform Committee opened hearings Thursday on a bill to outlaw medical research and testing on dogs if it could cause “pain or distress.” Thu, 23 Oct 2025 22:54:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-23/house-committee-opens-hearings-on-bill-to-ban-medical-research-on-dogs Rick Pluta Meet Maple: Former K-9 now beekeeper https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-16/meet-maple-former-k-9-now-beekeeper She uses her sense of smell to detect American foulbrood, bacteria that, left undisturbed, mean certain death for an entire honeybee colony. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-16/meet-maple-former-k-9-now-beekeeper Clara Lincolnhol Who's top dog? Cherry Capital Classic spotlights canines in Traverse City https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-17/whos-top-dog-cherry-capital-classic-spotlights-canines-in-traverse-city The Grand Traverse Kennel Club began its annual “Cherry Capital Classic” Friday, a multi-event dog show featuring dogs of every shape and size. Taking place at the Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds, the weekend-long event ranks dogs based on conformation, rally and obedience. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:42:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-17/whos-top-dog-cherry-capital-classic-spotlights-canines-in-traverse-city Mia Kerner Mecosta County finds a new K-9 search and rescue team https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-02/mecosta-county-finds-a-new-k-9-search-and-rescue-team The unit is made up of dogs and their owners working as civilians. The new group fills the need for the county after the previous group disbanded. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 22:42:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-02/mecosta-county-finds-a-new-k-9-search-and-rescue-team Ellie Frysztak Gratiot County prison dog training program gives men and canines new leash on life https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-05/gratiot-county-prison-dog-training-program-gives-men-and-canines-new-leash-on-life Pawsitive Connections, a dog training program at the Central Michigan Correctional Facility in St. Louis, is helping teach inmates valuable life skills. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:45:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-05/gratiot-county-prison-dog-training-program-gives-men-and-canines-new-leash-on-life Tina Sawyer Appeals court upholds animal cruelty convictions in precedent-setting decision https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-16/appeals-court-upholds-animal-cruelty-convictions-in-precedent-setting-decision What makes the decision important is the determination that a violation of any single element of Michigan’s animal cruelty law can justify a conviction. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:05:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-16/appeals-court-upholds-animal-cruelty-convictions-in-precedent-setting-decision Rick Pluta UP200 dog sled race canceled due to weather https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-15/up200-dog-sled-race-canceled-due-to-weather Michigan’s longest dog sled race has been canceled for the first time in history.The Upper Peninsula Dog Sled Association announced today the UP200 - along with its Midnight Run and Jack Pine 30 - are all canceled due to poor weather conditions.Association President Darlene Walch said days of warm weather and rain showers last night melted too much snow on sections of the 220-mile track. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 23:21:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-15/up200-dog-sled-race-canceled-due-to-weather Michael Livingston State officials say sick northern Michigan dogs had parvovirus, still don't know why it didn't show in testing https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-29/state-officials-say-sick-northern-michigan-dogs-had-parvovirus-still-dont-know-why-it-didnt-show-in-testing After the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab confirmed the parvo-like illness impacting dozens of dogs in northern Michigan was parvovirus, a new set of questions emerged: Is it a new strain of the virus? Why did so many dogs test negative when they were in fact positive? Mon, 29 Aug 2022 22:35:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-29/state-officials-say-sick-northern-michigan-dogs-had-parvovirus-still-dont-know-why-it-didnt-show-in-testing Rick Brewer, Amy Robinson