BY BTL STAFF For pet-owners looking for LGBTQ-related pet products, Queerdeer Media has compiled a list of some of their favorite pet swag in the hopes of inspiring you and your pets to show your [...]

BY CJ BENTLEY Lead Trainer at Canine College in Farmington Hills, Debbi Boynton, with Monkey, a 4 1/2-month-old mix breed dog who is currently participating in the Puppy Development Program. photo: S2_PET_CanineCollege_2538.jpg If you [...]

BY AMY GARABEDIAN September is Responsible Dog Ownership month. If you were to sign the AKC's responsible dog owner pet promise, one of the tenets you'd agree to would be this: I will ensure that [...]

BTL STAFF Michigan rescue groups have made room for hundreds of cats and dogs displaced by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Many of the animals were up for adoption before the storms struck and are available [...]

9-Year Birthday Celebration Three Dog Bakery Partridge Creek 17330 Hall Road, Clinton Township March 11, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free treats for four-legged friends plus raffles and prizes http://www.threedogatthecreek.com/ Cat Tales Storytime Tiny Lions [...]

Michigan Humane Society Mackey Center for Animal Care at the Dresner Foundation Animal Care Campus 7887 Chrysler Drive, Detroit, 313-872-3400 Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care 3600 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, 248-852-7420 Berman Center [...]

BY JANICE MILHEM Janice Milhem of Milhem Images, Inc. enjoys her walks and travels with her Schnauzer-mix rescue, Mike. Photo courtesy of Janice Milhem I'm a local photographer and a dog owner with a new [...]

Horses' Haven is a volunteer-run agency in Howell that depends solely on the generosity of its volunteers and supporters who share a love and compassion for horses, ponies, donkeys and other large animals in need. [...]

BY BTL STAFF Planning a getaway for you and your pet? Be sure to plan ahead and take all the necessary precautions to ensure that your pets' travel experience is a happy and safe. For [...]

Animals are not disposable. They are not something people can throw away when they are done with them. Yet, it continues to happen every single day, according to Sharon May, a volunteer with Detroit Animal [...]

Our animal companions are really good at hiding their health problems from us, especially our sneaky cats. But seeing your veterinarian on a regular basis will help you pick up on these problems, sometimes preventing [...]

BY BTL STAFF New legislation, Senate Bill 727, would offer Michigan restaurants the option to permit dogs in their outdoor dining areas. Sens. Margaret O'Brien (R-Portage), Tonya Schuitmaker (R-Lawton), and Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse City) said [...]

BY EMELL DERRA ADOLPHUS Dr. William J. Kupsky at home with his birds. BTL Photos: Emell Derra Adolphus Feathers can be just as fun as fur. They shine when groomed. They ruffle when excited. [...]

BY BTL STAFF For those who need a reason to participate in the Michigan Humane Society's annual Mega March for Animals, meet Indy. She came into the care of MHS as an emaciated puppy, just [...]

BY BTL STAFF "Ensuring victims are aware they can include their companion animals in a personal protection order not only can save the animal from further abuse, it can save the human victims, both adults [...]

BY BTL STAFF In August, the city of Detroit reported a 29 percent reduction in the number of dog bites in Detroit and an increase in the live release rate by nearly three times under [...]

COMPILED BY SHELBY CLARK PETKUS The Detroit Zoo hosts this semi-annual event in partnership with the Michigan Humane Society. Since the event's inception in 1993, more than 21,000 dogs, cats and rabbits have been placed [...]

BY AJ TRAGER Despite the difficult nature of her job, Dr. Courtney Graham says that this is the least burnt out shes been since working in veterinary medicine. Its not easy, but it is rewarding [...]

BY AJ TRAGER In efforts to end the killing of healthy and treatable homeless cats and dogs in Michigan, 40 percent of the counties in the state practice the "No Kill" equation model for animal [...]

In April of 2012, a Michigan State University medical student accepted a plea deal for killing at least 12 Italian greyhound puppies. The puppies, contemporary reports said, were ordered from out of state puppy mills [...]

LANSING -- Each year the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's Animal Industry Division distributes thousands of donated dollars to animal shelters in Michigan through Animal Welfare Fund grants. This year, the fund will [...]

BY BTL STAFF WASHINGTON D.C. - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has changed testing regulations for personal lubricant to require that all products undergo animal testing. As of Dec. 31, 2015 all personal lubricants [...]

http://www.bigstockphoto.com/image-80719265/stock-photo-mountain-dog DETROIT — The cold weather is here and while that may be an inconvenience for us, it can be life-threatening for outdoor pets. Every year, dogs and cats in the Metro Detroit area will [...]

BY AJ TRAGER Andrea Pociask and her partner Amber Wickett are proud parents to Chase, a white mastiff/pit bull terrier mix with subaortic stenosis, a terminal genetic heart condition that affects the left side of [...]

BY AJ TRAGER Photo: S2_WeddingStoryBartawayWilliams_2338 Caption: Vanessa Williams and Rebecca Bartaway tie the knot July 7 before their friend Charlene. Rev. Deb Dysert officiated the ceremony at Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit. DETROIT - Marriages [...]

BY BTL STAFF The Detroit Zoo and Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with more than 30 local animal welfare organizations, will host the semi-annual event "Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo." Hundreds of dogs, [...]

BY AJ TRAGER Most of Lazlo's body was covered in mange, a skin disease that causes hair loss and the formation of scabs, when he found his way to his new home in Canton after [...]

BY AJ TRAGER BRANCH COUNTY - There is only one remaining county in Michigan still using gas chambers to euthanize unwanted animals at local shelters. Four of Michigan's 83 counties were still utilizing a gas [...]

BY BTL STAFF Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer. Photo by Derek Goodwin. In a new short film from the multimedia nonprofit Our Hen House (http://www.ourhenhouse.org) - whose mission is to change the world for [...]

BY BTL STAFF The Michigan Humane Society will be hosting four different walks as part of the larger event, "Mega March for Animals." Participating will help rescue, shelter and care for animals in need while [...]

Photo: S2M10_BugajskiEster_Announcement_2338_Marriage.jpg Caption: Mark Bugajski and his partner, Chuck Ester of Dearborn Heights, finally tied the knot July 18 on the sky deck at Affirmations after spending 18 years together. The ceremony was conducted by [...]

By Jim Lessenberry A year before I was born in 1955, a television classic debuted. Lassie, a rough coat Collie, was a rural superhero. "Lassie," the television program, is pragmatically summed up by June Lockhart, [...]

LANSING - A little boy - about 8 years old - stood before him, a mason jar full of coins. The child was over the moon excited as he announced "I get a hamster today!" [...]

BY AJ TRAGER PLYMOUTH - While owners go on vacations or set out on their daily routine, a small facility dedicated to the temporary care of pets offers a safe and fun environment for dogs [...]

BY AJ TRAGER BERKLEY - For many pet owners, taking good care of their pet's health is a top priority. Just like their human counterparts, pets need a healthy diet, exercise and companionship in order [...]

BY AJ TRAGER PET GUIDE - Spring is just around the corner, which means it's time for dog lovers to go outside with their canine companions. Dogs love to run leash-free, but most cities and [...]

Compiled By Shelby Clark Petkus Fashion isn't just for humans anymore. BTL readers submitted pictures of their own little models, all decked out in [...]

By AJ Trager Angie Martell. BTL Photos: AJ Trager CHELSEA - Following a path that has taken her from working in civil rights in the big metropolis of New York City to owning dozens [...]

Compiled By Shelby Clark Petkus Sept. 18-30 Wellness Clinic Presenting Organization: Tail Wagger's 1990 Tail Wagger's 1990 Wellness Center, 28402 Five Mile Road, Livonia http://www.tailwaggers1990.org Various times. New center offers spaying, neutering and more. Sept. [...]

By BTL Staff The Michigan Humane Society (MHS) and the Detroit Zoological Society are hosting their fall 2014 "Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo" event this weekend. The adoption event has placed over 20,000 [...]

By Shelby Clark Petkus Openly gay author Benoit Denizet-Lewis brings his observational writing to the world of pets with his recently published memoir, "Travels With Casey." "Travels With Casey" by Benoit Denizet-Lewis Denizet-Lewis begins his [...]