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Monday, May 06, 2013  Pfizer sells Viagra on its website in a drug industry first

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  In this week's edition of Pet Talk, Dr. Jen Klabunde answered viewer-submitted pet health questions.

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.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  7&4's Holly Baker took some time to 'pause' and appreciate all the work humane society volunteers have done, and find out how you can volunteer too!

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The spotted brothers are introducing new genes to the endangered species' captive population because unlike most zoo babies, their father was born in the wild.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  During Pet Talk on 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde talked about controlling the problem of hairballs with your cats.  Dr. Klabunde says there is a distinct difference when it comes to hairballs and vomit with cats.  Several cats and kittens were also featured during the segment which need to be adopted.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  A Detroit-based dog rescue group helped distribute about 7,000 pounds of dog and cat food in New York to those affected by Superstorm Sandy.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  The lack of animals being spayed or neutered has always been a population problem for animal shelters But places, like the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, are seeing a concerning trend: families having to surrender their older pets.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear more about the soup supper fundraiser Cheboygan County Humane Society plans to hold.

Friday, December 02, 2011  No-kill shelter in desperate need for help

Thursday, March 03, 2011  Plans for a new animal shelter in Otsego County are a step closer to reality. The Otsego County Planning Commission approved the site plan of the new 6,000 square foot animal shelter.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  If you're an animal lover, you know there's nothing like a big loving lick or a cuddly critter in your lap taking a nap. But because of the lack of loving homes and space, several animals are being put to sleep for good.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009  A viewer has a plan to help Cherryland Humane Society become a 'no kill' shelter.  She says it would save hundreds of pets every year.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009  A feline rescue organization in Benzie County is facing financial challenges including a larger amount of cats than they were expecting to care for.  In fact, in just the past year, two litters of kittens were anonymously dropped off at the shelter, only to create added expenses.  Now the organization is trying to prepare themselves for the upcoming winter.

Monday, February 02, 2009  Authorities charged a Brooks County teen with aggravated cruelty to animals following the burning death of two cats and the disfiguration of a third.