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      <title>Local Heroes: Schools And Police Protect Mother Duck And Duckling</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 18:20:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Kentwood Police and Kentwood Justice Center provide sanctuary for mother duck raising ducklings, showcasing community compassion. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/kentwood-justice-center-ducks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Took Over 500 Days In The Shelter For Dog to Get Adopted</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 18:07:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It may have taken over 500 days in the Kent County Animal Shelter but this dog has been adopted and finally in a new home. <a href="https://wgrd.com/took-over-500-days-in-the-shelter-for-dog-to-get-adopted/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It may have taken over 500 days in the Kent County Animal Shelter but this dog has been adopted and finally in a new home. <a href="https://wgrd.com/took-over-500-days-in-the-shelter-for-dog-to-get-adopted/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What To Do If You Find An ‘Abandoned’ Baby Animal in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 15:38:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[What do you do if you happen upon a baby wild animal that you believe has been abandoned? Well, it depends. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/abandoned-baby-animals-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What do you do if you happen upon a baby wild animal that you believe has been abandoned? Well, it depends. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/abandoned-baby-animals-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What’s Rock Snot And Why Is It Concerning For Michigan Rivers?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 11:49:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[An invasive alga known as didymo, or "rock snot," was discovered in Michigan's Au Sable River, raising concerns with environmentalists and the local fishing community. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/rock-snot-michigan-rivers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[An invasive alga known as didymo, or &quot;rock snot,&quot; was discovered in Michigan&apos;s Au Sable River, raising concerns with environmentalists and the local fishing community. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/rock-snot-michigan-rivers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Your Dogs Are Welcome On These West Michigan Restaurant Patios</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 11:54:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking to enjoy a meal and some drinks? These West Michigan restaurants have pet friendly patios and would love to have you come on by. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/dog-friendly-restaurants-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking to enjoy a meal and some drinks? These West Michigan restaurants have pet friendly patios and would love to have you come on by. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/dog-friendly-restaurants-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Deputy Saves Baby Rabbits From Sick Animal Abuser</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 18:47:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Macomb County Sheriff's deputy rescued a group of baby rabbits that had been cruelly discarded in a sealed plastic bag. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-deputy-saves-baby-rabbits/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Macomb County Sheriff&apos;s deputy rescued a group of baby rabbits that had been cruelly discarded in a sealed plastic bag. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-deputy-saves-baby-rabbits/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Hastings PD Apprehends Pair of Rogue Goats</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 15:12:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bad boys, bad boys... what you gonna do?  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/hastings-michigan-rogue-goats/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Reed]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Caution: These Two Michigan Spiders are Poisonous</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 13:58:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan is home to spiders that are more than just creepy, they're poisonous. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-spiders-poisonous/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan is home to spiders that are more than just creepy, they&apos;re poisonous. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-spiders-poisonous/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dana Marshall]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Two Important Things To Do After Getting Stung By A Wasp Or Bee In Michigan</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Getting stung by a bee or wasp can be a painful and alarming experience, but there are some simple steps you can take to minimize the discomfort and potential health risks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/what-to-do-when-stung-wasp-bee-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Is West Michigan Finally Getting An Aquarium?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:28:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids seeks to add an aquarium to its list of attractions. Find out how city officials are working towards enhancing entertainment options for locals. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/is-west-michigan-finally-getting-an-aqaurium/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>It's Happening! Carriage Horses Return To Mackinac Island</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:37:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Carriage horses return in anticipation of the 2024 busy season on Mackinac Island, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/horses-return-mackinac-island/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Carriage horses return in anticipation of the 2024 busy season on Mackinac Island, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/horses-return-mackinac-island/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Can You Legally Throw Out Biodegradable Items From Your Car In Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:34:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We're taught as kids not to litter and as adults we know that if you get caught doing so you can face some big fines. But what about throwing out things that are biodegradable? This is what Michigan law says. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/can-throw-out-biodegradable-items-from-your-car-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;re taught as kids not to litter and as adults we know that if you get caught doing so you can face some big fines. But what about throwing out things that are biodegradable? This is what Michigan law says. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/can-throw-out-biodegradable-items-from-your-car-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Are There Too Many Deer In Kent County?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:55:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Many who live in Kent County are saying there are too many deer that are causing damage and now a task force has been put together to see how to handle this problem. <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-there-too-many-deer-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Many who live in Kent County are saying there are too many deer that are causing damage and now a task force has been put together to see how to handle this problem. <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-there-too-many-deer-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Reduced Pet Adoption Fees at More Than 40 Michigan Shelters This May</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:04:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Been looking to bring a furry family member into your home? You'll find reduced pet adoption fees at more than 40 Michigan shelters in Bissell's Empty the Shelters May 1 through 15, 2024. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bissell-empty-the-shelters-michigan-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Tommy Carroll At 979 GRD’s Sons Got Their First Turkeys</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:43:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I have been taking my boys fishing and hunting since they were big enough to go but this past weekend was special when they bagged their first turkeys. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tommy-carroll-at-979-grd-sons-got-their-first-turkeys/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have been taking my boys fishing and hunting since they were big enough to go but this past weekend was special when they bagged their first turkeys. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tommy-carroll-at-979-grd-sons-got-their-first-turkeys/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:50:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the wonders of nature with the John Ball Zoo during the City Nature Challenge in West Michigan. Engage with wildlife and conservation through the iNaturalist app. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/get-outside-and-explore-city-nature-challenege/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover the wonders of nature with the John Ball Zoo during the City Nature Challenge in West Michigan. Engage with wildlife and conservation through the iNaturalist app. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/get-outside-and-explore-city-nature-challenege/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:59:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In Michigan dead animals on the road are very common, but one thing you don't expect to see is that dead animal get painted over by a road crew, that's what happened earlier this week in Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/dead-skunk-sprayed-by-road-crew/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In Michigan dead animals on the road are very common, but one thing you don&apos;t expect to see is that dead animal get painted over by a road crew, that&apos;s what happened earlier this week in Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/dead-skunk-sprayed-by-road-crew/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:58:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan black bears are awake and hungry. One bear woke up with a sweet tooth and broke into a chocolate shop. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-bears-are-awake-and-one-broke-into-chocolate-shop/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan black bears are awake and hungry. One bear woke up with a sweet tooth and broke into a chocolate shop. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-bears-are-awake-and-one-broke-into-chocolate-shop/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:32:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover heartwarming tales of mother ducks nesting at local schools, creating magical moments for students and staff in Grand Rapids and Saugatuck, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/ducks-in-school-saugatuck/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover heartwarming tales of mother ducks nesting at local schools, creating magical moments for students and staff in Grand Rapids and Saugatuck, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/ducks-in-school-saugatuck/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Rent]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:03:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A woman's son brought home a dog that later turned on her and left her with injuries so severe that she may lose an arm.

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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Red Wings Head Coach Gives Fans Partial Credit For Win</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:24:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Detroit Red Wings are in the hunt for the playoffs and their head coach Derek Lalonde said fans helped the team with a recent win. <a href="https://wgrd.com/red-wings-head-coach-gives-fans-partial-credit-for-win/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Detroit Red Wings are in the hunt for the playoffs and their head coach Derek Lalonde said fans helped the team with a recent win. <a href="https://wgrd.com/red-wings-head-coach-gives-fans-partial-credit-for-win/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Best Ways To Deal With Unwanted Bees And Wasps In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:59:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As the weather warms up in Michigan, you may find yourself dealing with the unwelcome presence of bees, wasps, and other stinging insects around your place. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/the-best-ways-to-deal-with-unwanted-bees-and-wasps-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As the weather warms up in Michigan, you may find yourself dealing with the unwelcome presence of bees, wasps, and other stinging insects around your place. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/the-best-ways-to-deal-with-unwanted-bees-and-wasps-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Law - You Can't Break A Window To Save Dog In Hot Car</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:55:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Apparently, If I see a dog trapped in a hot car with the windows up in Michigan I'm going to jail. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/dog-hot-car/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Apparently, If I see a dog trapped in a hot car with the windows up in Michigan I&apos;m going to jail. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/dog-hot-car/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Loves Sleeping With Their Pets More Than Most of America</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:46:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how Michigan residents are prioritizing companionship by sharing their beds with pets, showcasing the strong attachment and loving nature towards animals. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-loves-sleeping-with-their-pets-more-than-most-of-america/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn how Michigan residents are prioritizing companionship by sharing their beds with pets, showcasing the strong attachment and loving nature towards animals. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-loves-sleeping-with-their-pets-more-than-most-of-america/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Meet the Kentwood Officer with 9 Lives: Donut the Cat</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:53:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Meet Donut, the feline officer bringing joy to Kentwood Police Department! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/meet-the-kentwood-officer-with-9-lives-donut-the-cat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Meet Donut, the feline officer bringing joy to Kentwood Police Department! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/meet-the-kentwood-officer-with-9-lives-donut-the-cat/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Dog Abandoned at West Michigan Humane Society, Tied to Sign</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:02:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Community support surges as West Michigan humane society addresses abandoned dog issue with compassion and understanding. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/harbor-humane-abandoned-dog/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Community support surges as West Michigan humane society addresses abandoned dog issue with compassion and understanding. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/harbor-humane-abandoned-dog/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>UPDATE: Owners of Lost Highland Cows in Kent County Have Been Found</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:53:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[UPDATE: According to the Kent County Sheriff's Office, the owners of two lost highland cows in Ada Township have been located. 
The Kent County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding the owners of two ADORABLE highland cows.
... <a href="https://wgrd.com/lost-highland-cows-kent-county-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[UPDATE: According to the Kent County Sheriff&apos;s Office, the owners of two lost highland cows in Ada Township have been located.&nbsp;
The Kent County Sheriff&apos;s Office is asking for help finding the owners of two ADORABLE highland cows.
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      <description><![CDATA[My two sons love the outdoors as much as I do and we spent some quality time this weekend getting prepared for turkey and deer hunting for this season. <a href="https://wgrd.com/prepping-my-sons-to-turkey-and-deer-hunt-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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