Traverse City Pet Friends Magazine

06/17/2026

Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment for heatstroke, the third and most dangerous stage of heat-related illness.

06/17/2026

Benzie County Animal Control is entering a new chapter with the hiring of Joe Duncan as its new Animal Control and Shelter Director. County officials recently announced Duncan’s appointment, …

06/17/2026

A new group that advocates for animals in Eaton County is trying to raise $2.5 million for a private, nonprofit animal shelter.

06/17/2026

Hercules, a Black Labrador Retriever will be officially sworn in to service June 16.

06/04/2026

A Chelsea man’s cat died after becoming caught in a neighbor’s steel-jawed leghold trap, prompting the Humane Society of Huron Valley to warn residents about the dangers of inhumane wildlife control methods.

06/04/2026

The EPA said it is updating its list of cutting-edge alternative test methods to replace the use of animal studies for chemical assessments under the Toxic Substances Control Act and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

06/04/2026

Grand Rapids Police K-9 Digo suffered a stab wound to the head while trying to apprehend a man who was later shot and killed by police

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Welcome to Benzie County, Joe! 🐾

We are thrilled to officially welcome Joe Duncan as our new Animal Control and Shelter Director! Joe brings a wealth of passion and experience to our community, and we can’t wait to see the positive impact he’ll make for our local pets and residents.
If you see him out and about or at the shelter, please give him a warm Benzie County welcome! 🐶🐱

Stay tuned for more exciting changes coming to Animal Control and the Shelter!