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Flint Township couple charged with animal hoarding found in February
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (314+ words) Authorities rescued 61 dogs and four cats from deplorable conditions inside a residence in Flint Township. FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A Flint Township couple faces three charges apiece for allegedly hoarding dozens of animals in deplorable conditions at their residence on…...
Genesee County Animal Control emergency adoptions clear space for new rescues
1+ week, 4+ day ago (323+ words) The Genesee County Animal Control hosted an emergency animal adoption event on Saturday. FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The Genesee County Animal Control hosted an emergency animal adoption event on Saturday to make room for more than 60 animals recently removed from a…...
Owner says he loved dogs and cats rescued from Flint Township home
2+ week, 1+ day ago (486+ words) The owner of 61 dogs and three cats removed from his residence on Elms Road said he spent $300 per week on dog food to care for his pets. FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Authorities removed dozens of pets from a Flint Township…...
Genesee County Animal Control hosting emergency adoption event
2+ week, 1+ day ago (244+ words) Authorities rescued 61 dogs and four cats from deplorable conditions inside a residence in Flint Township. The Genesee County Animal Shelter is hoping to clear kennel space for five dozen pets rescued from a Flint Township residence. FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - A…...
Saginaw County residents raise concerns about animal shelter
2+ week, 1+ day ago (99+ words) Residents spoke out on concerns about the Saginaw County Animal Care and Control at Tuesday's county Board of Commissioners meeting. SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Residents voiced concerns about Saginaw County Animal Care and Control during Thursday's Board of Commissioners meeting....
Genesee County Animal Control aids pets and strays amid freezing temps
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (476+ words) Genesee County Animal Control is actively working to protect outdoor pets during freezing weather. FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Genesee County Animal Control is working to ensure outdoor pets are safe during the freezing temperatures. ABC-12 joined an animal control officer Friday…...
Keeping pets safe in cold weather
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (306+ words) BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - As December marks the coldest since 2018, pet safety in frigid weather is crucial for animal owners across the region. Tiffany Burk, Licensed Veterinary Nurse and Director of Education at Bay Animal Hospital in Bay County, emphasized…...
Illness closes Genesee County Animal Shelter to cat intakes, adoptions
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (107+ words) Genesee County Animal Control FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Genesee County Animal Control is temporarily closing for cat intakes and adoptions due to a positive panleukopenia case. The potentially fatal and highly contagious illness is caused by the feline parvovirus. The shelter…...
Bay County Animal Services and dog rescue offer free microchipping
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (117+ words) The Bay County shelter is teaming up with Mitten Mutts to offer free pet microchipping. BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - Bay County Animal Services is preparing for its busiest week of the year as the Fourth of July approaches. Fireworks and…...
Bay County Animal Services and Mitten Mutts Dog Rescue offer free pet microchipping
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (121+ words) The Bay County shelter is teaming up with Mitten Mutts to offer free pet microchipping. BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - Bay County Animal Services is preparing for its busiest week of the year as the Fourth of July approaches. Fireworks and…...