[ad_1] Alpena County Sheriff’s Animal Control responded to a complaint on July 30th of large-scale animal neglect. “I received a complaint of severe animal neglect occurring at a property located on Taylor Hawks Road. The complainant was able to provide me with some photographic evidence, which led to me securing a search warrant and being […]
Campaign launched to ban foie gras sales in Ann Arbor, Michigan
[ad_1] Today marks the launch of Animal Equality’s campaign against foie gras sales in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Foie gras, a French “luxury” dish, is produced by force-feeding ducks and geese until their livers swell up to ten times their normal size. These swollen, diseased livers are ground into a pâté and served […]
West Michigan shelter owner charged with animal cruelty
[ad_1] NORTON SHORES — Harbor Humane Society in West Olive is already struggling with a recent theft and slower adoption rates, but the nonprofit took in 20 dogs this week anyway, pitching in to help after 78 pups were found living in unfit conditions in a Norton Shores “shelter.” At least eight puppies died in […]
‘Very violent crimes’ against animals in Mid-Michigan on the rise
[ad_1] LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – A rise in violent crimes against animals in Mid-Michigan has some animal control officials worried. In Ingham County, a dog is still recovering after having its throat slit. The Ingham County Animal Shelter said the dog’s owner has confessed to the crime. Background: Ingham County dog expected to make full […]
Michigan City Animal Control reminding public it does not handle wildlife
[ad_1] The Michigan City Police Department shared on its Facebook page a reminder about animal trapping from Michigan City Animal Control Director, Jacqueline Euler. The Michigan City Animal Control division says it is currently not licensed to handle wildlife. Euler says that recently, they’ve been receiving opossum, raccoon, bat and coyote calls. Additionally Euler says […]