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 at […]
West Michigan shelter owner charged with animal cruelty
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 the […]
‘Very violent crimes’ against animals in Mid-Michigan on the rise
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 recovery […]
Michigan City Animal Control reminding public it does not handle wildlife
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 at […]