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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  What was once the portrait of manufacturing and industry has transformed into a bleak and all-too common picture.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Shelterhouse event features great food made by area chefs.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Additionally the chefs are here to talk about a special event: Chefs of Shelterhouse

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.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gladwin and Iosco have shelters set up for all those with no heat or power in their area.

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.

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

Sunday, February 17, 2013  One of the largest and oldest homeless shelters in southeast Michigan is celebrating the opening of a new kitchen to help better serve the community.

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.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Gas leak forces evacuations in Chesaning.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Thanks to the generosity of the community, Dort Federal Credit Union raised a record $16,000 through its December snowman campaign.

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.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  About 100 people are scrambling for shelter after a fire severely damaged a Detroit-area apartment building for seniors.

Saturday, October 20, 2012  Officials say a pavilion being used for shelter during severe weather collapsed at a central Pennsylvania park, and 10 to 12 people suffered minor injuries, including several children.

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