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Shelter urges careful consideration in adopting pets during the holidays

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Shelter urges careful consideration in adopting pets during the holidays

Staff at the Big Lake Humane Society love finding forever homes for pets. But if you're adopting this time of year, there are some things to keep in mind.
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Taylor Swift-signed guitar part of event that raised $9K for shelter pets in Muskegon

The 'Piano and Paws' event benefited the Big Lake Humane Society ahead of one of its busiest times of the year. And there's still time to help the shelter.
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19 dogs rescued from truck now up for adoption

If you're interested in adopting one of these dogs, you can visit them at the shelter from 1 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Wednesday.
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Dogs rescued from truck up for adoption at Kent County Animal Shelter

The dogs have been with the Kent County Animal Shelter since October and are ready for their forever homes.
Holidays

Tips for sharing Thanksgiving food with your pets

You may want to share some Thanksgiving table scraps with your furry friends—but here's what you should keep in mind before you do.
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Muskegon animal shelter giving away Taylor Swift-signed guitar to help pets

"Pianos for Paws" is one of the Big Lake Humane Society's favorite events of the year, and this time around they have a highly sought-after prize up for auction.
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Kent Co. shelter: 19 dogs rescued from living in truck are 'likely to be adopted quickly'

While it may take some time until the dogs are ready to be adopted, shelter director Angela Hollinshead said they won't be waiting for long.
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Healing hands (and paws) at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital with new full-time therapy dog

While the hospital already has therapy dogs, none of them have been full-time. Indi will work 40 hours weekly.
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Harbor Humane Society offering low-cost vaccine clinic for pets

Harbor Humane Society in West Olive is hosting a low-cost vaccine clinic for pets from noon until 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21.
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Harbor Humane hosting low-cost vaccine clinic on Thursday

Harbor Humane is offering rabies and Bordetella vaccines, distemper boosters, heartworm tests and even microchipping.
Pets

Blue Pearl Animal Hospital's new location now open in Kent County

The new hospital, located on East Paris Ave between Burton and 28th Street, is double the size. The new facility can better treat joint pain, as well as use new MRI.