Yeti, a Great Pyrenees, has made a home with Sawyer and Natalie Scott of Freeland. Sawyer is originally from Fenton Township, and the couple still has family and friends there.
From playful pups to cuddly cats and even a beautiful bearded dragon, these beloved pets captured our hearts.
Located in Fenton Township at the corner of Fenton and Thompson Rds., Ruffy Ranch Retreat is a new doggy daycare, boarding and grooming facility that provides plentiful pampering for your precious “canine kids.” The state-of-the-art business opened in July and, according to owner Allore Sharp, is already at 60 percent capacity. “We have had wonderful community response!” she exclaims.
In May 2012, the Humane Society of Genesee County (HSGC) opened the doors to a transformative addition in their facility – the Mr. and Mrs. Bernhard Stroh Wing, home to their spay/neuter clinic. This clinic was the realization of a mission-driven goal to address the pressing issue of animal overpopulation, ensuring every dog and cat adopted from HSGC is spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and tested for heartworm or feline leukemia.
We think the Hawaiians say it best: you are not your pet’s “owner.” You are their “kahu.”
Ben (aka Ben, Benny) is a one-year-old Great Pyrenees who enjoys long walks, playing fetch and evening cuddles. “He is a gentle giant and loves to be loved,” says his owner, McKenna Ganssley, who is the caretaker of two other pooches that live with her – Karen and Sadie – both rescues.
We Michiganders slog through our winters hoping for warm spring, summer and fall days. We white-knuckle through the travails of icy roads, snowy days and freezing temperatures with dreams of new life and greener times. And when April does finally arrive, we feel we finally can relax because the warm seasons are here. However, we also come to the realization that along with the season of warm weather comes the season of bugs – those crawling, creeping, flying insects and arachnids of summer. And for pet owners, this includes our furry friends’ worst nightmare: fleas and ticks.
Your pet relies on you for everything – including making sure it’s well-fed. A nutritious diet and healthy weight can have a huge impact on your pet’s energy level, lifespan, and overall happiness. But, with so many different foods out there, it’s hard to choose the best one. And, how do you know if your pet is eating too little, too much or just the right amount?
It’s vacation time! Are you considering boarding your pet? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you choose a facility.
Valarie Franklin loves her service dog, Ryver (pronounced River), a Golden Retriever that has been her best friend and companion for many years. Franklin suffers from Osteogenesis Imperfecta, more commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease. She is just three feet tall and has difficulty walking. Ryver is always by her side, retrieving things she drops, opening doors for her and bracing her when she is unsteady. “Ryver helps me keep my balance,” says Franklin, who gets around using a power wheelchair.
