Canine Circovirus That’s Killing Dogs May Affect Humans
Dr. Lindsay Ruland, a veterinarian in Ann Arbor, Michigan has seen several dogs with the symptoms associated with the canine circovirus reported in California and Ohio, including vomiting and bloody diarrhea, quick onset of lethargy, abdominal pain and severe inflammation of the intestinal tract. “This is like nothing we’ve ever seen before, and I don’t […]
Dog Sniffs Out Owner's Cancer And Saves Her Life
PORT HURON, MICHIGAN — The owner of a rescue pet says her dog is a life-saver. “She decided that she needed to save my life,” said Lisa Hulber, of Port Huron. Effie the dog is a hound mix who Hulber credits for discovering a tumor in her breast that a mammogram failed to detect. “Effie […]
UPDATE: Former Bomb-Sniffing Dog Missing In Michigan Has Been Found
ROMULUS, Mich., (WXYZ) – A few dog treats, a game of fetch and the sound of friendly voices are what finally led to the safe recovery of a former bomb-sniffing dog that recently worked to secure the U.S. Capitol and the White House. About 12 hours on the run, Officers from Romulus Police, the Airport […]
Dog Returned To Surviving Family Members Of Fatal Car Crash A Year Later
A Maltese dog named Caesar, who disappeared more than a year after a fatal car crash in New Mexico, has been returned to the surviving family members in Michigan. Last June, a horrific car accident killed Gary Benson and his daughter, Emily, when their Chevrolet minivan overturned, leaving wife Monica and their remaining four children […]
Michigan State University Student Stands Trial In Killings And Torture Of 3 Dogs
Chelsea Grimes only saw a cellphone photo of her new roommate’s first puppy. Andrew David Thompson sent it to her the Friday before Labor Day in 2010, soon after he moved in. When Grimes returned to their East Lansing, Michigan condominium on Labor Day, Thompson told her the Italian Greyhound he’d named Kensington had died. […]
Michigan Rally For Condemned Pit Bulls Draws Dog Lovers And Supporters
Clutching signs that read “Free Them All,” “We Will Fight For Their Life” and “Stop Wasting Taxpayers Money,” a group of Monroe, Michigan animal lovers spent the majority of Thursday drumming up support for three condemned Pit Bulls. The rally was intended to persuade the community that those who love animals should be outraged at […]
Once Again, Police Shoot Dog On His Own Property, This Time In Michigan
Was the dog really charging them or was he just running up to the Officers to say hi? All the police said was that the dog came out of the door charging them. But the police were in someone’s backyard without the owner’s knowledge. Whose dog wouldn’t run at a stranger who startled them in […]
Rescued Dog Succumbs: Chance Won Hearts In High-Profile Abuse Case
Click to join our Facebook Fan Page and follow us on Twitter! By Jim Hayden for The Holland Sentinel Allegan County, MI — Chance fought for his life, not giving up after he was hanged from a tree and beaten two years ago. The black Labrador dog didn’t give up after being given antifreeze that […]
Michigan Man Says He's Grateful Dog Chewed Off Toe
Click to join our Facebook Fan Page and follow us on Twitter! From wlns.com ROCKFORD, Mich. (AP) – A Michigan man says he’s grateful his dog ate most of his toe while he was passed out drunk. Jerry Douthett of Rockford says Kiko’s action helped uncover an undiagnosed diabetic condition and led to treatment that […]