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Yesterday at 8:21 AM  The Michigan Legislature could consider whether to eliminate gas chambers as a means of euthanization in state animal shelters.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Vote for the Cat: Kitten vies for mayor of Mexican city, promising to sleep most of the day

Friday, June 14, 2013  Man's best friend is joining a group of bronze statues at Swartz Creek's cherished veterans memorial downtown.  The Swartz Creek Area Veterans Memorial Committee unveiled a sixth and final statue of a military dog during a special dedication ceremony on Friday. The statue was modeled after Ike, the K-9 officer with the Swartz Creek police department.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Dozens of dogs and cats have new forever homes after an adoption challenge that kicked off in Midland this weekend.

Friday, May 24, 2013  New meat labels go into effect, telling consumers where animals were born, raised, slaughtered

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  In total somewhere between $60 and $100 was taken.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Sunday, April 14, 2013  People convicted of animal abuse would be required to register with local law enforcement and prohibited from adopting animals under legislation recently introduced in the Michigan House.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  People convicted of animal abuse would be required to register with local law enforcement and prohibited from adopting animals under legislation recently introduced in the Michigan House.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A Flint man is facing criminal charges for animal abuse after injuring a puppy so badly it had to be euthanized.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  According to the Saginaw County Animal Care Center, the dog that attacked a 3-year-old on March 11 has been "humanely euthanized."

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  As a three year old Buena Vista girl recovers after a dog mauling, officials are look to make changes in a local dog ordinance.

Monday, April 01, 2013  A proposed ordinance that would limit the number of cats and dogs that Bay City residents can have will get a second look before commissioners consider a vote.

Monday, April 01, 2013  More than four million dogs enter shelters each year, and they don't always get the nutrition they need. That's why Pedigree built the Feeding Project, a new initiative to supply participating shelters with 100 percent of their core dog food needs at absolutely no cost.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The Humane Society of Midland County is looking to find a good home for Scooby-Doo.