Pets
Pets: Is using the term 'pet owner' such a bad thing?
Posted: May 07, 2013Being so immersed in the culture of pets, I find no shortage of ways things are changing and evolving when it comes to our relationships with companion animals. One sticking point I'm often caught in ... Read more »
Anthony Wayne Cat Fanciers Allbreed Cat Show to feature large number of cats and kittens
Posted: May 07, 2013While just writing about this makes me wheeze, the Anthony Wayne Cat Fanciers Inc. 38th Annual Allbreed Cat Show will be at the University of Michigan Sports Coliseum on Saturday. Read more »
Pets: Meet a gorgeous and gentle lady named Sheed, the Ann Arbor.com Pet-of-the-Week
Posted: May 07, 2013Sheed, an 8-year-old long-haired cat waiting for a home at HSHV.This beautiful, long-haired tiger mix cat is Sheed. She has been at the Humane Society of Huron Valley since early February when her family of ... Read more »
Humane Society of Huron Valley joins bevy of companies offering wildlife removal service
Posted: May 03, 2013The Humane Society of Huron Valley has long responded requests to assist injured animals, and the organization recently announced a new service that offers to humanely remove any animal causing a nuisance. Read more »
Photo Gallery: Pet Photo Friday: Spring has sprung!
Posted: May 03, 2013
Pets: Scat-tracking dog teams aid conservationists in protecting endangered species
Posted: May 02, 2013There has always been a lot of talk about a canine's sense of smell, and that skill has landed them some of the most unique jobs know to exist. They sniff out drugs, bombs and ... Read more »
Pets: Want to see your pets on this week's Pet Photo Friday? Here's how to submit your favorite photo
Posted: May 01, 2013Knowing that there are many fun-loving pets living in and outside of our area, we're anxious to see what they've been up to. Have you captured your pet taking advantage of all that the outdoors ... Read more »
Pets: Veterinarian seeks to have clinical trial established on medical marijuana for pets
Posted: Apr 29, 2013Many of the treatments that are used in veterinary medicine were first employed to help humans. Areas that have come into focus for both humans and animals are issues associated with end-of-life care, pain management ... Read more »
Photo Gallery: Two dogs who got a second chance at life and other animals are the focus of Pet Photo Friday
Posted: Apr 26, 2013
Pets: Cicadas will be emerging in a few weeks - but do they pose a risk to pets?
Posted: Apr 25, 2013Before too long, in some areas of the country, the 17-year, or periodical, cicadas will be making their appearance. They live about a foot underground as nymphs for most of their lives, feeding on roots ... Read more »
Pets: Pet Photo Friday is a great way to show off your animal family - send in your submissions
Posted: Apr 24, 2013Knowing that there are many fun-loving pets living in and outside of our area, we're anxious to see what they've been up to. Have you captured your pet taking advantage of all that the outdoors ... Read more »
Pets: Annual event to offer free vision screenings for service animals
Posted: Apr 23, 2013There are plenty of dogs in our community that have jobs: service dogs, certified therapy dogs, those that specialize in search and rescue — and canines that work in law enforcement. Each have gone through ... Read more »
Pets Writers
- Lorrie Shaw
Lead pets blogger - Dr. Lyssa Alexander
Exotic and pocket pets - Debbie Ann
Rabbits - Julia Levitt
Dog training - Amanda Hitt
Sasha Farm - Deb Kern
Huron Valley Humane Society - Kathleen Lundberg
Horses - Mary Roderique
Canine assistants - Amy Samida
Dog training - John Spieser
Dog training - Ron Wiedbusch
Service, rescue and therapy dogs
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