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

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

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

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Saginaw dog owners are lining up for discounted vaccinations to fight off deadly diseases.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The show provides national exposure to the shelters across the country that provide the puppy athletes and the kittens that star in the halftime show.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  Opening for the weekend is made possible by the shelter's volunteer staff. Many help out during the week and jumped at the change to help this weekend.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  The Board of County Commissioners listened to those concerns on Wednesday.  Both sides agree that the volunteers are necessary.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  The Genesee County Animal Shelter is expected to add a dog-fghting hotline this week.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Authorities say there is not enough evidence of abuse to keep the dogs, la state lawmaker is pushing for an animal abuse registry as way to deal with similar cases

Friday, February 03, 2012  At the Saginaw County Animal Care Center, you can adopt shepherds, labs, and beagles - but no pit bulls. That's because the county has a long-standing policy to euthanize the controversial breed.  Officials say it's a policy worth revisiting.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  the new policy was discussed for about three years as the county tried to find ways to balance it's budget

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Shiawassee animal control is closing its doors amid budget cuts. Operations are being merged with the local humane society, but some animals may have to be euthanized.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  7 in 10 pet owners: Shelters should kill only animals too sick or aggressive for adoption

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Ted Bristol has nearly 70,000 lights on his home that light up to music.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  The practice of using a gas chamber to euthanize animals in some states is being questioned after a beagle escapes alive.