In December of 2015, Detroit Animal Control (the government run shelter tasked primarily with getting stray dogs off the streets of Detroit) hired a new Director, Melissa Miller. The past Director had been accused of mismanagement and neglect, and unfortunately, the DAC had been known for having a very high-kill rate and unsanitary conditions. Director

There are times when pets come to CHS through no fault of their own or their owners. That is what happened to Ginger. She and her canine brother had been very loved and well taken care of until, sadly, their owner lost her home. Unable to care for the dogs, and with no one in

by: AVMA You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets’ health? Here are some tips to keep your pets safe during cold weather: Winter wellness: Has your pet had his/her preventive care

Decoding grass chewing By Michael Goldberg Q: Why does my dog eat grass? A: Ah… This is the $64,000 question. Grass eating among our canine friends has a number of theories as to origin. I get this question many times a year, and as yet cannot come up with a meaningful single reason. I can say that I’ve

The good news for dogs is they’re not as prone to cavities as human beings are. But despite the old conventional wisdom that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a humans, dogs can still develop problems like tartar and plaque buildup and gingivitis. But it’s not just bad breath and yellow teeth you have to

Purring is the most common sound cats make. Yet we know less about it than meowing, chirping, chattering, hissing, and growling. Yes, cats purr when they’re content. When yours is curled up in the sun, you may hear a gentle rumble as he breathes in and out. Touch him, and you feel a little quiver.