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Elephant statue from former zoo exhibit restored at Charley's Ice Cream & Grill
From Grand Rapids to Gowen, the freshly-restored, fiberglass statue of Charley the elephant stands tall at Charley's Ice Cream and Grill, a small town spot owned by three sisters.
Animal shelter's 'dog park' damaged in storms just weeks after opening
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — The Kent County Animal Shelter has temporarily closed its new outdoor addition just days after opening it due to storm damage. Two years ago, the Marie Schipper Trust donated $90,000 to the animal shelter, which was used to open a brand-new outdoor area for the shelter dogs to use. Previously, the dogs had a smaller outdoor enclosure with only cement. The new "dog park," which opened on June 17, spans a large space with trees and grass.
Pet Surrenders Hit An All Time High, Michigan Animal Shelters Need Your Help
The cost of everything is rising faster than many Americans can afford to keep up with. When looking at your budget, sometimes you have to find ways to stay afloat. This unfortunately means that many pet owners are surrendering their animals to shelters as the cost of living increases. Economic...
Smiling Acres Music Festival laughs off sprinkles for Day 1 of rock, rap, jazz, folk
Overcast skies — rather than sunshine — smiled down on festivalgoers outside Trufant on opening day while performers rocked stages in diverse ways. The recap at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERY, VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS. Consider just the first-day, main-stage lineup for Smiling Acres Music Festival outside Trufant.
Fireworks tips for pet owners this Fourth of July
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Over the next week, you and your pets will be seeing and hearing fireworks around West Michigan in celebration of the holiday. If fireworks are loud around humans, that means they are especially loud for our furry friends. Making preparations now can help keep your...
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