It is a Michigan State Law to license all dogs. Here are the area Dog License Locations.
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Posts by Wendy Welch
Dog Meets Young Child
[print-me] This is intended as a broad overview of things to consider with Dog and Toddler and Dog and Preschooler dynamics. These are constantly evolving as a child grows and develops. The challenge here is that dogs rely on predictability and consistent body language in interacting with us and with children change and development happen quickly, particularly in the first 2 years of a child’s life. From a dog’s perspective, babies are confusing and a newly mobile baby or racing toddler is an unpredictable, erratic, worrisome creature. Please note that because a dog has been “around kids” does not mean
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Dog Meets Baby
[print-me] Having a baby changes everything, for everyone – including the family dog. As children come into our lives there are myriad changes in how we spend our time, how much time we have, how our homes are organized – just for starters! This piece is intended as a broad overview of things to consider before your baby is due and right after your baby arrives. While your dog may have spent time with babies, there are big differences in bringing a newborn home and then having a child in your home 24/7 – for all of you. Preparing the
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Sadie & Mina: Giving Back
Sadie and Mina both adopted their family pets from rescue organizations. They wanted to do something to help support the homeless animals of their community. These two amazing kids created a lemonade stand and donated their proceeds to HSHV. Thank you so much Sadie and MIna!
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Amelia, Alice, Abigail & Henry: Small Mammal Love
Amelia, Alice, Abigail and Henry wanted to help out animals without a home. They chose to help small mammals because they often don’t get the same attention and donations as cats and dogs. These four amazing kind kids made timothy hay tubes for our rabbits and guinea pigs. Thank you so much for your hard work!
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My favorite Pillow Thief
I’d been in my new, cat-friendly apartment for six months when I decided it was time to adopt my first furry pal. Having grown up with cats but never having cared for one alone, I figured I’d choose a young adult, maybe 2-5 years old, as an easy place to start. Scooby had other ideas. This 11-year-old plushy black kitty won me over with his snuggly, laid-back demeanor and steady purr. After a week of soul-searching, I decided I couldn’t leave this older fellow in the shelter for another night. Within 20 minutes of popping out of his crate, he
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Katrusya & Bella: From Lemonade to Animal Love
Katrusya and Bella held a lemonade stand to help raise money for the homeless animals of HSHV. They both love animals very much and wanted to do something to help. Thank you so much Bella and Katrusya!
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Michael & Sophie: Lemonade Donation
Michael and Sophie wanted to help out the animals of HSHV, so they set up a lemonade stand and donated their proceeds. Their family adopted their kitty from HSHV 16 years ago! She is still living with them and is super happy with her loving family. Thank you so much Michael and Sophie.
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Ana: Cat Gifts
Ana collecting some amazing cat and animal donation for her birthday. She loves animals and wants to make sure they are well taken care of. Thank you Ana for your amazing donations!
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Ridgewood Elementary: From Recycling to Dog Toys
The amazing group from Ridgwood Elementary Girls on the Run voted to donate to HSHV for their annual donation. They are all animals lovers, so they got together and made dog toys out of recycled t-shirts. Thank you so much to such an amazing group of girls!
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