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Friday, May 31, 2013  The Friendship House in Gaylord is looking for donations and needs a lot of money by the end of next week to stay open.

Friday, May 24, 2013  "We saw a lot of dogs that were being housed," said Kathryn Destreza, with ASPCA Field Investigations and Response.  "They were very wet, filthy, living in muddy conditions, very cold.  It was cold and rainy yesterday.  So there had no protection from that.  They were also very fearful and unsocialized to human contact."

Friday, May 24, 2013  Despite life-saving potential, many states and cities reluctant to mandate home storm shelters

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.

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

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

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The chilly temperatures and snow didn't stop more than 100 runners from hitting the streets in Traverse City Saturday, all for a great cause.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Wexford County Commissioners are turning to the community to find ways to keep the Wexford Civic Center "The Wex" operating.

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.

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, 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.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Wexford County Commissioners will listen to a proposal from a Leelanau Dog Rescue facility tonight to take over management of the Wexford County Animal Shelter.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Department of Agriculture is re-opening it's investigation into the abuse allegations against the Wexford County animal shelter.

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

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.