by Blog Editor | Oct 3, 2023 | Advocacy, Cats, dogs, News, Pets
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many people were working from home and there was a surge in pet adoptions, virtual veterinary appointments were a convenient and safe option. Often referred to as “telehealth” or “telemedicine,” virtual veterinary care... 
by Blog Editor | Sep 20, 2023 | Advocacy, dogs, News, Pets, Safety
Earlier this summer, I wrote about Grosse Pointe Shores’ proposed ban on pit bulls. Last night, I was disappointed to hear that the ban was passed by the city council. I want to start by laying out my background because I think it is relevant to this issue. For... 
by Blog Editor | Aug 22, 2023 | Advocacy, dogs, General
Jeeter, a service dog for a boy with cerebral palsy, became the first courtroom support dog by happenstance. The boy’s mother, Ellen O’Neil-Stephens, was a deputy prosecutor in the juvenile drug court in the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Seattle. One... 
by Blog Editor | Jul 20, 2023 | Advocacy, Behavior, dogs, News, Safety
On June 4th, in Grosse Pointe Shores, a couple walking their small dog was attacked by another dog that had gotten loose from a neighboring property. The dog was identified as a pit bull and the pet that was attacked ended up with injuries that ultimately required... 
by Blog Editor | Jun 28, 2023 | Advocacy, dogs, News
“Golden Retriever #142” suffered for months in a commercial breeding facility in Iowa. She was severely emaciated and was not provided with food, water, or veterinary care. Inspectors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) were aware of her condition, but they...