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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Officials take next step towards solving issues involved with the Wexford County Animal Shelter.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The Montmorency County Sheriff's department is doubling its police force, thanks to a local mileage passed by taxpayers in the fall.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The funds for the new hires are available after the voters approved a law enforcement millage in the August 2012 election.

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.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Dozens of concerned citizens gathered Wednesday night in Cadillac to address the recent allegations against the Wexford County Animal Shelter.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  UPDATED with Commissioner reaction: Our UpNorthLive Facebook fans tell us there is a public meeting at 6 pm tonight at the Big Boy restaurant in Cadillac.

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.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Past budget cuts have left the Grand Traverse County Animal Control Department in a difficult situation -- unable to properly serve the need in the area.  But several Grand Traverse County Commissioners want to change that and they're looking to add additional staff.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  A Grand Traverse County District Court judge is sending Danelle Round back to jail for violating her probation.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  UPDATE: Grand Traverse County Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday night in favor of cremating animals who are euthanized at the county's animal control.

Friday, September 30, 2011  Traverse City Police say two men brutually attacked a man at Loading Dock bar. Suspects have been linked to a local gang.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  With the downturn in the economy, more people are having a hard time affording their animals.  There are places for dogs and cats, but a viewer wondered what help is there for large animals?  The answers we found for her are tonight's Face Finder Report.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  More people are giving up their pets with the downturn in the economy, but that could land some people behind bars.  The details in tonight's Fact Finder.

Friday, February 11, 2011  A Detective with the 7th District Head Quarters of the MSP has been assigned by the Attorney General's office to look into allegations of misuse by the Wexford County Sheriff's Office.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  The Wexford County Sheriff is finally speaking out; defending himself against allegations that he misused county funds.