The second annual Michigan Pet Fund Alliance "Getting to the Goal" No-kill Conference took place in September in Lansing recently. I was lucky enough to attend this year and it was definitely worth the trip from Traverse City. Individuals and groups from all over Michigan came together to network and participate in sessions to learn more about the no-kill movement and how to save more pets. I met directors of animal shelters, rescue group volunteers and people who were interested in getting started in animal rescue, including a woman who was interested in starting a meet-up group to help feral cats. Click here for the rest of the story.

Animal Rescuers from all over the World Come Together in Las Vegas to Learn How to Save More Pets

The reason to attend the Best Friends Animal Society's No More Homeless Pets National Conference hit me like a ton of bricks on the ride back from visiting their sanctuary at Angel Canyon in Kanab, Utah last week. There was a group of about 40 of us who decided to visit the sanctuary ahead of the conference. On Monday, October 22nd, we boarded a bus from the hotel "Rio" in Las Vegas and headed east. Click here for the rest of the story.

Traverse City's Dog Park Grand Opening a Huge Success!

The grand opening of Traverse City’s first dog park took place last Saturday and was a Barkin’ good time for everyone involved! It is estimated that over 250 people attended the grand opening celebration of the dog park. There were lots of great vendors, a ribbon cutting, and a Halloween costume contest!

Both small and large dogs attended the Grand Opening and it was obvious that the Park is a HUGE success already. It is a delightful sight to see man's best friends enjoying themselves! We are truly proud of the great work of so many remarkable people like Jami Moore, Ginger Schultz, Gary Howe, TC Parks and Recreation, and many others that saw the project through! Several local businesses and individuals donated their time and money to help make this park a reality. A huge donor banner was unveiled at the Grand Opening as a thank you!

Several vendors were on site to show their support for the park: D.O.G. Bakery, WKLT, Banfield “The Pet Hospital”, Dog Dreams Inn, Great Lakes Pet Memorial & Crematory, KidzArt Northwood Animal Hospital, House of Doggs, Square Deal Country Store, Doggie Stylez, Invisible Fence, Events to Remember, Little Bohemia, Pine Meadows Dog Training,5K9 Premium Dog Running & more.

For more photos and information about the New Traverse City Dog Park please visit:

www.Facebook.com/TCDogPark or
TCDogPark.com