Michigan Pets tag:mlive.com,2016:/pets/index.ssf/5679 2011-12-29T15:52:49Z News, photos and video on animals and caring for pets Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance Many pets given as Christmas gifts end up in shelters, animal advocates say tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7490567.20111229105249 2011-12-29T13:16:04Z 2011-12-29T15:52:49Z Local animal shelters say they generally see an increase in pet surrenders in the first months of the year. Garret Ellison | gellison@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/gellison/index.html Local animal shelters say they generally see an increase in pet surrenders in the first months of the year. Pets meet Santa at Woodland Mall (photos) tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7388636.20111206062041 2011-12-06T11:14:26Z 2011-12-06T11:20:41Z The event on Monday evening was sponsored by Camp Bow Wow of Kentwood. T.J. Hamilton | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/thamilto/index.html The event on Monday evening was sponsored by Camp Bow Wow of Kentwood. Unleashed: Jim Gorant, who wrote the book (literally) on Michael Vick's pit bulls, in West Michigan for Humane Society events tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7179891.20111025120110 2011-10-26T12:00:00Z 2011-10-25T17:01:10Z Gorant had no idea his 2008 Sports Illustrated cover story would result in a best-seller about the rescue and rehabilitation of the dogs. Mary Ullmer | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mullmergr/index.html Gorant had no idea his 2008 Sports Illustrated cover story would result in a best-seller about the rescue and rehabilitation of the dogs. Shelters find ways to combat 'Black Dog Syndrome' tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7103395 2011-10-10T17:53:11Z 2011-10-10T17:53:58Z Animal shelters say it's tougher to find people to adopt black dog and cats. Paul R. Kopenkoskey | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/pkopenkos/index.html Animal shelters say it's tougher to find people to adopt black dog and cats. Unleashed: Two-faced cat a fascinating tale ... how about sharing your 'special needs' pet story? tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.7074315.20111005073740 2011-10-05T11:30:00Z 2011-10-05T12:37:40Z If you know someone with a physically challenged pet, let's hear about it Mary Ullmer | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mullmergr/index.html If you know someone with a physically challenged pet, let's hear about it How loving dog owners pick names for their pets tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6797091.20110812150842 2011-08-15T10:51:28Z 2011-08-12T20:08:42Z Naming dogs after people is surprisingly common. Is it offensive? Lorilee Craker | grentertainment@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/lcrakergr/index.html Naming dogs after people is surprisingly common. Is it offensive? Unleashed: Sentence for man who left dead dog in park last winter doesn't go far enough tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6723000 2011-07-28T17:27:56Z 2011-07-28T17:28:08Z Why not make abusers do community service with animal welfare groups who could use the help? Mary Ullmer | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mullmergr/index.html Why not make abusers do community service with animal welfare groups who could use the help? Hastings opens dog park 4 years in the making tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6563878 2011-06-27T01:20:48Z 2011-06-27T01:25:53Z Park is located on city-owned property at 225 N. Cass St. behind the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Julie Makarewicz | Advance Newspapers http://connect.mlive.com/user/jmakarewicz/index.html Park is located on city-owned property at 225 N. Cass St. behind the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Unleashed: Diabetes, pets in bed can be dangerous combination as shown by familiar dog eats owner's toe story tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6547973 2011-06-24T14:36:43Z 2011-06-24T17:37:25Z Published case of Jack Russell chewing off woman's toe has eerily familiar ring to west Michigan readers. Mary Ullmer | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mullmergr/index.html Published case of Jack Russell chewing off woman's toe has eerily familiar ring to west Michigan readers. Unleashed: Do you know a jackass when you see one? There's more to it than meets the eye tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6527807 2011-06-21T14:32:28Z 2011-06-21T14:32:14Z Yes, there is a difference between a donkey and a mule ... so what's a burro? Mary Ullmer | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mullmergr/index.html Yes, there is a difference between a donkey and a mule ... so what's a burro? Unleashed: Inner City Kitties program alive and well, offering free spay/neuter services tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6500162 2011-06-15T21:56:42Z 2011-06-15T21:56:52Z The mobile unit is in Grand Rapids every Thursday in the summer. Mary Ullmer | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mullmergr/index.html The mobile unit is in Grand Rapids every Thursday in the summer. Unleashed: Why Michigan lawmakers won't ban pit bulls tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6465396 2011-06-09T20:44:38Z 2011-06-10T02:59:48Z Chairman of committee explains why he won't let the proposed law go forward. Mary Ullmer | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mullmergr/index.html Chairman of committee explains why he won't let the proposed law go forward. Unleashed: Afghani dog's 'homecoming' has become mission for GVSU grad-turned-soldier tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6450705.20110609101202 2011-06-09T12:00:00Z 2011-06-09T15:12:02Z Sgt. Chandler's sisters, from Byron Center and Hastings, plan to raise funds through a bake sale on Saturday Mary Ullmer | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mullmergr/index.html Sgt. Chandler's sisters, from Byron Center and Hastings, plan to raise funds through a bake sale on Saturday 'I wish you a happy life': 3rd graders send get-well letters to Bow, the cat shot with arrow tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6458278 2011-06-08T21:20:54Z 2011-06-09T12:55:22Z The class at Caesar E. Chavez Elementary collected money, which will be used to buy Bow a cat tree. Troy Reimink | treimink@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/treimink/index.html The class at Caesar E. Chavez Elementary collected money, which will be used to buy Bow a cat tree. Unleashed: Yellow Lab from Cedar Springs is Eukanuba Challenge grand prize winner tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6442090 2011-06-06T15:08:04Z 2011-06-07T14:08:54Z Lucy the yellow Labrador retriever will appear in a photo spread in the September issue of Dog Fancy magazine Mary Ullmer | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mullmergr/index.html Lucy the yellow Labrador retriever will appear in a photo spread in the September issue of Dog Fancy magazine Unleashed: Dog dragger, horse stabber should get more than slap on wrist tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6366845 2011-05-24T18:56:27Z 2011-05-24T18:56:33Z An opportunity exists to send a message that abusing animals is unacceptable. Mary Ullmer | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mullmergr/index.html An opportunity exists to send a message that abusing animals is unacceptable. Unleashed: Cedar Springs yellow Lab is finalist in Eukanuba Challenge national contest tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6354507.20110522100313 2011-05-23T12:30:00Z 2011-05-22T15:03:13Z If she's selected from among the five finalists, Lucy will end up in Dog Fancy magazine and in a Eukanuba print ad Mary Ullmer | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mullmergr/index.html If she's selected from among the five finalists, Lucy will end up in Dog Fancy magazine and in a Eukanuba print ad Unleashed: Education the aim of National Dog Bite Prevention Week tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6316159 2011-05-16T20:51:27Z 2011-05-16T20:51:39Z Michigan ranks No. 5 on State Farm's list of dog bite claims Mary Ullmer | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mullmergr/index.html Michigan ranks No. 5 on State Farm's list of dog bite claims Unleashed: Martha Stewart throws her hat into the billion-dollar pet products ring tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6181315 2011-04-27T16:53:41Z 2011-04-27T17:53:19Z The media magnate has launched a pets line exclusively through PetSmart. Mary Ullmer | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mullmergr/index.html The media magnate has launched a pets line exclusively through PetSmart. Unleashed: Dog Wars? Seriously? Even Michael Vick comes out against latest video game app tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3719.6174574 2011-04-26T18:35:24Z 2011-04-27T06:59:08Z Company behind the game claims it's no different than Angry Birds. Mary Ullmer | The Grand Rapids Press http://connect.mlive.com/user/mullmergr/index.html Company behind the game claims it's no different than Angry Birds.