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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Multiple issues were discussed and voted on at tonight's Grand Traverse County meeting.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners has agreed to a contract with the Cherryland Humane Society to house impounded animals.

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.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Dozens of animal lovers headed out for a special winter dog walk in Traverse City on Saturday, to walk their pooches for a good cause.

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.

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

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!

Friday, January 11, 2013  The Charlevoix Area Humane Society is hoping to open a new building to better serve the animals of Northern Michigan.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear more about some fundraisers for animal shelters taking place across northern Michigan.

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.

Sunday, August 26, 2012  The Cherryland Humane Society in Traverse City celebrated it's 56th Anniversary Sunday afternoon and it's 10th Anniversary of it's current facility.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  The Cherryland Humane Society in Traverse City is celebrating 56 years of service.  The facility is having an anniversary event Sunday, August 26th.

Friday, May 04, 2012  An abandoned beagle is receiving medical attention after being found in a urine-soaked trash bag on Detroit's east side.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Several northern Michgian animal shelters will receive between $5,000 and $10,000 in reimbursement for the purchase of supplies, services, and materials for spay and neuter activities.

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.