News
Flint PD: Owner of house filled with 5 dozen dogs, remains of nearly 30 may have fled to Tennessee
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (368+ words) FLINT, Mich. " One of the owners of the Flint Township home where dozens of dogs, including nearly 30 dead ones, were found in February is believed to have fled the state, according to police. Homeowners Brenda and Kim Shires were wanted…...
Flint Twp. pet owner speaks out as police remove dozens of animals, saying they were neglected
3+ week, 5+ day ago (417+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " "It was overwhelming filth. It was toxic air. It was death." That's a quote from the Flint Township Police Department after they discovered 91 animals inside a Flint Township home. 27 of those animals were found dead. "We love…...
Michigan sees record cougar reports in 2025, including some cubs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (931+ words) Cougars were detected 31 times in Michigan in 2025, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. That's the highest number of confirmed observations since the predator was wiped out of the state in the early 1900s. And the count is expected to…...
Harsh winter weather creates issues for both pet owners and animal shelters
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (461+ words) MUSKEGON, Mich. " All eyes in West Michigan are on the forecast and temperatures are expected to drop dramatically this week. And the harsh winter weather is creating quite a challenge for both pet owners and animal shelters who care about…...
How a widow found signs from her late husband in adopted cat
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (490+ words) GRANDVILLE, Michigan " Empty sounds different when you're alone. Cheryl Schellenberg heard it every day in her Grandville home. "It's the hardest at night, too quiet," Cheryl said. Until the universe started talking back. Through a tabby cat named Ivan the…...
Film-length cat video compilation to play at Wealthy Theatre
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (159+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Cat lovers, the purr-fect movie for a night of feline fun is coming to Grand Rapids! CatVideoFest, a compilation reel of the "latest and best cat videos," will play at Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids in August....
Paw-sta Party raises money to help train service dogs
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (253+ words) The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) said chips are the best chance of reuniting with your pet if they get lost. Paw-sta Party raises money to help train service dogs GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " The patio at Palio…...
German woman reunites with long-lost cat, Trixie, in West Michigan
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (388+ words) MEARS, Mich. " A 7-year-old black cat named Trixie is reunited with her German owner after five years. Olga Heigis flew across the Atlantic to pick up her friendly feline on Monday. Heigis said Trixie and some of their other cats…...
Dozens of rescued Schnauzers arrive in Grand Rapids
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (233+ words) Getting ready for back to school | In The News Now GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Dozens of dogs who were recently rescued from a puppy mill landed in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, and will soon be heading to their new homes. A…...
Miracle cat survives 380-foot fall at national park
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (431+ words) Her resilience is awe-inspiring." She said Mirage hasn't given any of the veterinary staff any problems and has been very patient as they treat her. Sheriff's office officials said they ... Oil heiress found dead in Florida bathtub: The Jill Halliburton…...