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Friday, February 15, 2013  35-year-old Jennifer Tucker-Richard waived her right to a preliminary examination and her case will be moved to Circuit Court.

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, February 05, 2013  The Elk Country Animal Shelter has received over 200 requests to adopt the animals that were rescued in the Montmorency County animal abuse case.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Jennifer Tucker-Richard turned herself in after a warrant was issued for her arrest.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The show provides national exposure to the shelters across the country that provide the puppy athletes and the kittens that star in the halftime show.

Monday, January 28, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: A warrant is expected this week for the Hillman woman connected to the suspected neglect of 37 animals.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Spokesperson for Elk Country Animal Shelter says the animals were taken from a home in Montmorency County

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  During Pet Talk on 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde talked about the parvovirus and how to prevent in your puppy or adult dog.  Dr. Klabunde says there are certain signs and symptoms that pet owners need to keep an eye out for but there is a way to prevent the virus altogether.

Monday, June 06, 2011  A Mount Pleasant man charged with kicking and killing a puppy in Leelanau County will spend up to five years in prison.

Friday, March 18, 2011  A man is accused of kicking a 12-week-old puppy 18 feet at a Leelanau County home.  The puppy died from internal injuries.

Thursday, September 30, 2010  An eight week old husky puppy was found bleeding, injured, and abandoned at the Grand Traverse County Animal Control.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009  Vets say it will take 6 weeks for him to recover.

Thursday, January 08, 2009  The website features cut things falling asleep.