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Crimes against pets are on the rise, so a coalition of advocates wants to put a measure on the ballot to better identify those convicted of abuse and cruelty.

Animal advocates and law enforcement want to see another layer of accountability to prevent convicted animal abusers from ever owning a pet again.

An animal welfare officials says shelters are facing a perfect storm related to the COVID-19 pandemic — a storm that's resulted in overflowing shelters.

Michigan animal shelters saved 91% of cats, dogs in 2019 By: WXYZ Web Team and last updated 2020-12-31 14:23:32-05 (WXYZ) — Michigan shelters saved 91% of cats and dogs in 2019, according to a release from the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance (MPFA). That's a one-percent increase from 2018. “We would like to give a special shout out to three animal shelters that accomplished tremendous improvements,” said Deborah Schutt, MPFA founder and chairperson. “Lake County Animal Control improved by 62%, Cass County Animal Control by 58%, and Alcona Humane Society by 56%. ...

Michigan animal shelters saved 91% of cats and dogs in 2019, report says Updated Dec 31, 2020; Posted Dec 31, 2020 The Humane Society of Huron Valley rescues animals from struggling rescues and shelters with high euthanasia rates via the Love Train.(Claire Abendroth | Mlive.com) Claire AbendrothClaire Abendroth Facebook Share BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI – Michigan animal shelters successfully placed most of the cats and dogs in their care in 2019. The Michigan Pet Fund Alliance (MPFA) announced Thursday a collective 91% live release rate among Michigan animal shelters in 2019, a one percent incr...