https://www.wcmu.org/tags/pets Pets en-US Copyright Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:25:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/agriculture/2024-08-29/pet-owners-urged-to-take-precautions-over-holiday-weekend The state released a list of recommendations to ensure pet health over Labor Day and beyond. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:25:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/agriculture/2024-08-29/pet-owners-urged-to-take-precautions-over-holiday-weekend Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-23/protect-mi-pet-ballot-initiative-launches A new ballot initiative wants to create a registry of convicted animal abusers. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:17:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-23/protect-mi-pet-ballot-initiative-launches Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-05-17/a-far-fetched-adventure-dog-runs-away-from-california-to-michigan The Bay City Animal Shelter recently hosted a guest in unusual circumstances with the dog Benny. Benny himself isn’t too out of the ordinary, Jo Bollman,… Fri, 17 May 2019 20:11:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-05-17/a-far-fetched-adventure-dog-runs-away-from-california-to-michigan Nick Westendorp https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-06-13/several-people-treated-for-rabies-in-ionia-county The Ionia County Health Department confirmed several people are being treated for rabies after handling a rabid bat.The Ionia County Health Department… Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:29:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-06-13/several-people-treated-for-rabies-in-ionia-county Katie Cook https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-01-03/genesee-county-nonprofit-provides-free-straw-bedding-for-pets A Genesee County nonprofit is working to provide relief for pets who have to be left out in the cold.Flint area nonprofit, Helping Orphaned Pets through… Wed, 03 Jan 2018 22:16:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-01-03/genesee-county-nonprofit-provides-free-straw-bedding-for-pets https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-06-09/dnr-is-urging-people-not-to-dump-pet-fish-in-michigan-waters Ballast water and recreational boating are some ways invasive species can be introduced in Michigan waters. Another way is through the dumping of pet… Fri, 09 Jun 2017 16:38:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-06-09/dnr-is-urging-people-not-to-dump-pet-fish-in-michigan-waters https://www.wcmu.org/education/2017-06-08/experts-say-include-your-pets-in-your-emergency-plan Many people say their pets are considered members of the family but experts said when families make emergency plans -- furry friends are often overlooked.… Thu, 08 Jun 2017 22:44:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2017-06-08/experts-say-include-your-pets-in-your-emergency-plan https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-05-31/cats-and-dogs-can-now-stay-at-select-state-park-cabins The state is planning to launch a pilot program this fall welcoming owners and their pets to state parks.The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will… Wed, 31 May 2017 20:41:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-05-31/cats-and-dogs-can-now-stay-at-select-state-park-cabins https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-05-30/summer-months-bring-rabies-danger-to-michigan Michigan recently saw its first case of rabies this year in an Ingham county bat. Now health officials are offering tips to protect people and pets from… Tue, 30 May 2017 09:59:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-05-30/summer-months-bring-rabies-danger-to-michigan