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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>
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      <description><![CDATA[Is Michigan among the 13 U.S. states who have designate an official state dog breed? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/official-state-dog-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Only 6 states consider your dog a legal part of your family. Is Michigan one of those states? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/dog-family-member-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Only 6 states consider your dog a legal part of your family. Is Michigan one of those states? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/dog-family-member-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:08:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Turns out the Great Lakes State is great for dog owners! <a href="https://wgrd.com/3-michigan-ciities-top-25-in-us-for-dog-owners/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Turns out the Great Lakes State is great for dog owners! <a href="https://wgrd.com/3-michigan-ciities-top-25-in-us-for-dog-owners/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:49:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The scary incident took place on Friday night in Westland. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/dog-hits-girl-with-golf-cart/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The scary incident took place on Friday night in Westland. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/dog-hits-girl-with-golf-cart/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Thanks to the quick response of the The Grand Rapids Fire Department, a 13-year-old Boston Terrier Bulldog is back safe with her family. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grfd-rescue-dog-grand-river/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Do you (and your pup) love heading to the dog park? There are two City-owned dog parks in Grand Rapids - with more on the way! And the City is asking for your input. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-mi-dog-parks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ever been to a hockey game and thought, "Man, this would be better if my dog was here?" Well, good news! Coming up soon you'll have a chance to watch a Griffins game with your dog! <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-griffins-dog-game/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[From skijoring to playing fetch on the beach, here are some ways for you and your four-legged friends to enjoy wintertime in Pure Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/dog-friendly-winter-activities-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:54:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Been looking to bring a furry family member into your home? You'll find reduced adoption fees at Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters event starting this week! <a href="https://wgrd.com/bissell-empty-the-shelters-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Been looking to bring a furry family member into your home? You&apos;ll find reduced adoption fees at Bissell Pet Foundation&apos;s Empty the Shelters event starting this week! <a href="https://wgrd.com/bissell-empty-the-shelters-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[A police dog from the Grand Rapids Police Department was seriously injured while trying to apprehend a suspect on the city's northwest side on Sunday night. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/grand-rapids-police-k9-seriously-injured-at-standoff-on-nw-side/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A police dog from the Grand Rapids Police Department was seriously injured while trying to apprehend a suspect on the city&apos;s northwest side on Sunday night. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/grand-rapids-police-k9-seriously-injured-at-standoff-on-nw-side/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[A dog missing since August 17th has been spotted but needs to be rescued from an island it found itself stranded on. <a href="https://wgrd.com/missing-michigan-dog-stranded-on-island/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Reduced Adoption Fees at More Than 10 West Michigan Shelters in Longest-Ever ‘Empty the Shelters’</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 02:34:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Been looking to bring a furry family member into your home? You'll find reduced adoption fees at Bissell Pet Foundation's longest summer Empty the Shelters event starting next week! <a href="https://wgrd.com/reduced-pet-adoption-fees-at-shelters-across-michigan-in-empty-the-shelters/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Retired Grand Rapids Police Department K-9, Boris, Passes Away at Age 11</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 21:43:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Grand Rapids Police Department announced that Boris, a retired K-9, passed away on Monday, June 13. <a href="https://wgrd.com/retired-grpd-k9-boris-passes-away-at-age-11/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Grand Rapids Police Department announced that Boris, a retired K-9, passed away on Monday, June 13. <a href="https://wgrd.com/retired-grpd-k9-boris-passes-away-at-age-11/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Reduced Pet Adoption Fees at ‘Empty The Shelters’ Now Through May 8</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 13:10:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Been looking to bring a furry family member into your home? You'll find reduced adoption fees at Bissell's Empty the Shelters May 2 through May 8! <a href="https://wgrd.com/reduced-pet-adoption-fees-at-empty-the-shelters-coming-up-in-may/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Been looking to bring a furry family member into your home? You&apos;ll find reduced adoption fees at Bissell&apos;s Empty the Shelters May 2 through May 8! <a href="https://wgrd.com/reduced-pet-adoption-fees-at-empty-the-shelters-coming-up-in-may/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Dog Treat Store Employing People with Disabilities to Open in Allegan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 01:41:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A dog treat store that employees people with developmental and intellectual disabilities is opening in Allegan this summer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/dog-treat-store-employing-people-with-disabilities-to-open-in-allegan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A dog treat store that employees people with developmental and intellectual disabilities is opening in Allegan this summer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/dog-treat-store-employing-people-with-disabilities-to-open-in-allegan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>$25 Dog Adoptions at Kent County Emergency ‘Empty the Shelters’ Event Through April 16</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:37:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Been looking to welcome a dog into your home? Now is the time! <a href="https://wgrd.com/emergency-empty-the-shelters-event-at-overcrowded-kent-county-animal-shelter/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Been looking to welcome a dog into your home? Now is the time! <a href="https://wgrd.com/emergency-empty-the-shelters-event-at-overcrowded-kent-county-animal-shelter/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Woman Thinks She’s Adopting A Dog, Ends Up With A Hyena Instead</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-woman-thinks-shes-adopting-a-dog-ends-up-with-a-hyena-instead/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 21:39:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Imagine the excitement of preparing and getting ready to adopt that puppy you've had your eyes on. C'mon, I know you know that feeling I'm talking about.

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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nathan Vandenburg]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>8-Year Old MI Boy Sells Pokemon Cards to Save His Dog’s Life</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 22:24:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When a young boy proves that there is so much good in the world. <a href="https://wgrd.com/8-year-old-mi-boy-sells-pokemon-cards-to-save-his-dogs-life/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When a young boy proves that there is so much good in the world. <a href="https://wgrd.com/8-year-old-mi-boy-sells-pokemon-cards-to-save-his-dogs-life/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 20:12:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Health officials with the state are reminding people the importance of getting your pets vaccinated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-first-rabid-dog-since-2011-is-confirmed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Health officials with the state are reminding people the importance of getting your pets vaccinated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-first-rabid-dog-since-2011-is-confirmed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Michigan Senior Dog With the BEST Smile is Up for Adoption</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 13:54:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Look. At. Her! <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-senior-dog-with-the-best-smile-is-up-for-adoption/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Look. At. Her! <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-senior-dog-with-the-best-smile-is-up-for-adoption/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:06:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Canadian woman was out walking her dog <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-dog-blocked-traffic-to-get-help-for-its-owner/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Canadian woman was out walking her dog <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-dog-blocked-traffic-to-get-help-for-its-owner/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:51:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Some teens in Detroit are being praised <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-couple-of-really-sweet-teens-are-being-praised-for-returning-a-womans-dog-to-her/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>West Michigan Dog Missing 43 Days Rescued from Grain Silo</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2021 03:53:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[What an incredible story! You may want to have tissues handy for this one. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-dog-missing-43-days-rescued-from-grain-silo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What an incredible story! You may want to have tissues handy for this one. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-dog-missing-43-days-rescued-from-grain-silo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>SW Michigan Deputy Risks Her Life To Save A Dog From Drowning</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 01:18:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[She didn't have to go above and beyond for a dog, but Cass County Deputy Shields didn't hesitate to walk out on the ice to rescue a dog that had broken through and was struggling.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/sw-michigan-deputy-risks-her-life-to-save-a-dog-from-drowning/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A rescue team in Pennsylvania went into an overflow pipe in order to save a dog that got stuck, and this is how it sounded during the rescue.
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A rescue team in Pennsylvania went into an overflow pipe in order to save a dog that got stuck, and this is how it sounded during the rescue.
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      <description><![CDATA[A dog who fell off a sailboat has been reunited with her family after another family found her treading water about 4 miles off-shore in Lake Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/dog-rescued-from-lake-michigan-by-family-out-boating/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Give a pet a loving home with reduced fee adoptions at Michigan shelters this weekend.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/discounted-pet-adoptions-at-empty-the-shelters-this-weekend-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Give a pet a loving home with reduced fee adoptions at Michigan shelters this weekend.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/discounted-pet-adoptions-at-empty-the-shelters-this-weekend-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Even the biggest introvert is longing for some human interaction at this point in the pandemic.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/dog-reacts-to-ups-driver-like-we-do-when-seeing-people-now/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Even the biggest introvert is longing for some human interaction at this point in the pandemic.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/dog-reacts-to-ups-driver-like-we-do-when-seeing-people-now/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 09:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Covell Dog Park is going to have a brand new look by the end of the summer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-updates-announced-to-covell-dog-park-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Covell Dog Park is going to have a brand new look by the end of the summer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-updates-announced-to-covell-dog-park-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 02:30:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When Mattie came to the Kent County Animal Shelter, she barely even looked like a dog <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-stray-dog-makes-incredible-transformation/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When Mattie came to the Kent County Animal Shelter, she barely even looked like a dog <a href="https://wgrd.com/kent-county-stray-dog-makes-incredible-transformation/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>UPDATE: Great News, West Michigan Pup, Roo, Has Been Adopted!</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 01:26:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Unleashed Love Pet Rescue was hoping to find Roo a home quicky as the 10-month-old pup had already been in 5 different homes <a href="https://wgrd.com/update-great-news-west-michigan-pup-roo-has-been-adopted/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Unleashed Love Pet Rescue was hoping to find Roo a home quicky as the 10-month-old pup had already been in 5 different homes <a href="https://wgrd.com/update-great-news-west-michigan-pup-roo-has-been-adopted/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 04:02:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Unleashed Love Pet Rescue says there's nothing wrong with this 10-month-old pup who's been returned 5 times. He just needs a loving adult only home.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-poor-west-mi-pup-needs-a-home-after-being-returned-5-times/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Unleashed Love Pet Rescue says there&apos;s nothing wrong with this 10-month-old pup who&apos;s been returned 5 times. He just needs a loving adult only home.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-poor-west-mi-pup-needs-a-home-after-being-returned-5-times/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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