animals

When families experience an unexpected emergency, there is a program in place to help them care for their pets. WEMU’s Josh Hakala tells us about the Safe Harbor program, which has seen a recent spike in demand in Washtenaw County.

Ann Arbor is taking steps to ban pet stores in the city. We get details on city council action from WEMU's Cathy Shafran.

A bill that would make it a health violation to declaw cats in Michigan has been introduced by an Ypsilanti State representative. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

A number of wild animals have been added to the Department of Natural Resources’ lethal control list. This means Michiganders can kill or trap these animals without a permit. WEMU’s Josh Hakala explains.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley is expressing concern about unsafe treatment of animals dropped off at their building. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley will continue to handle Washtenaw County’s animal control services for at least another year. We get more from WEMU's Taylor Pinson.

As the Humane Society of Huron Valley works to increase its available space, it is offering some pet adoptions for free. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.

The Michigan Attorney General’s office is partnering with an animal rights group to go after possible animal abusers. Colin Jackson has more.

Inflation and veterinary backlogs are forcing shelters to accommodate more animals. Now, local shelters are reaching their capacity. WEMU's Michael Keegan reports.

An official legal opinion from Attorney General Dana Nessel says the state has failed to comply with a 1978 law that requires it create a registry and safety rules for medical tests conducted on animals. We have more from Rick Pluta.