dogs

In the last couple of years, the nation’s shelters and rescues have seen a decline in the number of dog adoptions. Our Washtenaw County community is no different. 2024 was a 10-year low in dog adoptions at the Humane Society of Huron Valley. President Tanya Hilgendorf joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the problems with dog adoptions and what is being done locally.

Dog lovers on the west side of Ann Arbor will have a pop-up dog park close by they can take their furry companions starting this Friday at Veterans Memorial Park. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is working on new guidelines regarding the use of therapy dogs in the district. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor School Board tonight is expected to hear the district’s new policy regarding therapy animals. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley has joined a nationwide movement to empty their shelters. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Adult dogs are free to adopt until May 18th. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

Don’t take your dog to the Ann Arbor Art Fair. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson explains why.

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.

A potentially fatal disease that affects dogs appears to be spreading in Washtenaw County. We get more from WEMU's Taylor Pinson.

A serious decrease in dog adoptions in Washtenaw County is starting to take a toll on space needs in the Humane Society of Huron Valley. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.