Video Released of Michigan Lab Testing on Dogs
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is claiming that Midland-based Dow Chemical Company commissioned a Michigan lab to force-feed fungicides to beagles for a year. HSUS released video of an undercover investigation conducted from April-August of 2018 at...
Julian Akyan, 29, Faces Dog Fighting, Gun Charges
After an investigation led by Michigan Humane and the Detroit Police Department seized 35 dogs in an alleged dog fighting ring on Friday, a Detroit man is facing multiple felony charges. Julian Akyan was arraigned Monday morning at the 36th District Court. Wayne...
Wear a Realistic (And Terrifying) Version of Your Cat’s Face
Have you ever wanted to wear a human-sized version of your cat's face? Well thanks to a company in Japan, you can do just that if you have a few thousand dollars to spend. As shared by Kotaku, "My Family" is offering to recreate your feline's face into a...
Pair of Senior Dogs Abandoned at Allen Park Petco
Two senior dogs were discovered locked inside a restroom at the Petco in Allen Park, apparently abandoned by their owners. WXYZ Channel 7 reports that two people walked into the store with the dogs and were approached by a Petco employee because they were not wearing...
Dog Personalities are Influenced by Their Owners According to MSU Study
Do you have an awkward dog? Well you might be the reason for that according to a new study conducted by Michigan State University. As the Detroit Free Press reports, Dr. William Chopik and Dr. Jonathan Weaver, assistant professors from the Department of Psychology,...
Watch Pixar Short ‘Kitbull’ And Cry Over a Dog and Cat’s Friendship
Disney's Pixar is known for delivering all the feels in their movies no matter how old you are. Did you see Toy Story 3? In the studio's latest short, Kitbull, watch as an independent cat and curious pit bull develop a beautiful friendship. Surprisingly, the animated...
Signs of Dog Aggression
Diagnosing Canine Aggression Aggression in dogs is usually serious. An aggressive dog can be a danger to you, to other people, to other animals, and to himself. With dedicated application of proper behavior modification techniques, aggression can, in some mild cases,...
How to Crate Train Your Dog
Don't Leave Dog Unsupervised Just as you would not leave a two-year old child alone in your house, you should not leave your dog unsupervised until he is completely trained. A dog left alone will make choices. Choices like, “Where should I urinate?” and “Should I chew...
Chewing and Destructive Behavior in Dogs
Why Does My Dog Chew My Stuff? Dog chewing isn't out of anger or spite. They chew because they are dogs and dogs have a natural, instinctual desire to chew. It helps alleviate discomfort in teething puppies and relieves stress and boredom in dogs of all ages. Above...
Laws for Paws – Starting a New Legislative Session
If you are an animal lover, you are probably aware that there is a body of law that is specific to animal issues. For example, most people have heard about anticruelty statutes that protect animals from abuse and neglect. However, animal law is actually much broader...
