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Yesterday at 11:02 AM  Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is offering three low-cost spay/neuter clinics to keep the pet population in check.

Friday, May 10, 2013  UPDATE: Timothy Allen and Tracey Buzzell were in court Tuesday and charged with one count of abandonment and cruelty to animals.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  In this week's edition of Pet Talk, Dr. Jen Klabunde from Northwood Animal Hospital talks with 7&4's Brody O'Connell and Megan Moore about obesity in pets.

Monday, April 15, 2013  There's a remedy for college students looking to ease stress before final exams in Kalamazoo: four legs and a leash.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Dr. Jen Klabunde talks with 7&4's Brody O'Connell and Megan Moore about the lifespan of dogs based on the size and the breed of the dog.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and many people and animal rights organizations believe states need to tighten laws and make punishment for crimes against animals tougher.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The community will be introduced to the new K-9 cop in Cadillac at a fundraising event for the pup.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: A tip led an Animal Control Officer to a Manistee County home where 40 to 50 dogs were found. Many of the dogs were underweight and covered in feces.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Dr. Jen Klabunde sat down with 7&4's Brody O'Connell and Megan Moore to talk about finding a good dog breeder and what to look for in a dog that you are looking to take home.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Wexford County commissioners listened to proposals from a Leelanau dog resuce facility tonight about ways to help reduce the amount of dogs that are euthenized at the Wexford County Animal Shelter due to overcrowding.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Animal rights advocates are trying to gather support against a bill that would allow the public to touch and pose with bear cubs in Michigan.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Former shelter employee Kathy Dennis is suing the Wexford County Animal Shelter, the Sheriff's Department and the Sheriff himself.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Dr. Jen Klabunde sat down with 7&4's Brody O'Connell and Melissa Smith to talk about dental care for pets.  It's not only pet dental care month but dental problems are also the number one health issue in dogs and cats

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Michigan lawmakers are taking a close look at new legislation that would aim to control commercial breeders and puppy mills.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  An Isabella County animal shelter is breaking ground on an expansion, which officials hope will curb the number of cats and dogs coming into the facility.