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Homeowner wanted for keeping dozens of dogs at Flint Twp. home arrested in Indiana
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (348+ words) FLINT, Mich. " The homeowner wanted for'keeping over 60 animals"nearly 30 of them dead"at his Flint Township home was taken into custody Monday in Indiana. Flint Township Police say Kim Shires was found at a hotel in Indiana. With the help…...
Owner of house filled with 5 dozen dogs, remains of nearly 30 may have fled, police say
16+ hour, 35+ min ago (69+ words) Owner of house filled with 5 dozen dogs, remains of nearly 30 may have fled, police say'WZZM13.com Owner of house filled with 5 dozen dogs, remains of nearly 30 may have fled, police say To stream 13OYS on your phone, you need the 13OYS app....
Flint PD: Owner of house filled with 5 dozen dogs, remains of nearly 30 may have fled to Tennessee
21+ hour, 14+ 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…...
A dog went missing in Texas 2 years ago. She was just found in New Jersey
1+ week, 23+ min ago (162+ words) GLENN HEIGHTS, Texas " A'dog missing from Texas is now homeward bound after being found in New Jersey, officials say.' New Jersey's Clark Township Police Department'posted to social media that a lost dog was found by officers roaming around Clark Commons…...
Shelter dog waiting 3 years for a home competes for ‘America’s Favorite Pet’
1+ week, 4+ day ago (525+ words) EUCLID, Ohio " For three years, a high-energy dog named Norris has watched other pets leave the Euclid Animal Shelter for their forever homes. Now, the lovable goofball with a big personality is getting some extra help " and a shot at…...
Dog treats recalled in 5 states over salmonella risk
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (236+ words) WASHINGTON " A brand of dog treats has been recalled in five states because it might be contaminated with salmonella, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration notice. Louisiana-based Elite Treats recalled a single lot of Elite Treats Chicken Chips for…...
This Labrador is Grand Rapids' newest mental health worker — and his patients are kids
2+ week, 5+ day ago (282+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Amid a rise in need for behavioral health services for children, a new hospital is set to open soon to treat children for their mental health in Grand Rapids. Before it opens, the furriest member of the…...
Traveler accused of abandoning her dog at an airport claims pet was denied boarding
3+ week, 3+ day ago (282+ words) LAS VEGAS " A woman was arrested earlier this month after she apparently abandoned her dog at a Las Vegas airport ticket counter." The pet owner claims she was denied boarding Feb. 2 due to incomplete service animal documentation while at the…...
61 dogs recovered from 'concerning living conditions' in Calhoun Co. home
3+ week, 4+ day ago (142+ words) CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. " While executing a search warrant Thursday morning, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) recovered 61 dogs from a home on H Drive North in Sheridan Township. Authorities were alerted on Feb. 18 through Silent Observer that there was a…...
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…...