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      <title>Should Pets Be Allowed in Michigan Grocery Stores?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:20:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The topic of whether pets should be allowed in Michigan grocery stores is kind of complex. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/pets-in-michigan-grocery-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>9 Animals That You Can’t Have as a Pet in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:48:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking for a new furry friend in Michigan? Check out which animals to steer clear of.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/prohibited-animals-michigan-pets/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking for a new furry friend in Michigan? Check out which animals to steer clear of.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/prohibited-animals-michigan-pets/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Honest Truth About Why Dogs Sniff Crotches and Steal Underwear</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:34:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The dog is just trying to get comfortable with you while you are uncomfortable.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/why-dogs-sniff-crotches-steal-underwear/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The dog is just trying to get comfortable with you while you are uncomfortable.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/why-dogs-sniff-crotches-steal-underwear/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Some Shocking Pets Your Michigan Neighbors Can Legally Own</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:17:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Dogs, Cats, Hamsters and so many other animals are legal to own in Michigan but you might be shocked to see that these animals are also legal to have as pets in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/pets-your-michigan-neighbors-can-legally-own/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dogs, Cats, Hamsters and so many other animals are legal to own in Michigan but you might be shocked to see that these animals are also legal to have as pets in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/pets-your-michigan-neighbors-can-legally-own/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>New App Let's You Rent Space For Your Dogs To Play</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:31:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There's cool new tail-wagging fun for your dog in Michigan, and your pup will love it.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/sniffspot-for-dogs-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There&apos;s cool new tail-wagging fun for your dog in Michigan, and your pup will love it.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/sniffspot-for-dogs-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Marie]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>13 States Have Official State Dogs, is Michigan One of Them?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:53:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <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>
      <content:encoded><![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>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Follow These Rules to Keep Pets Safe in Brutal Michigan Winter</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:39:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan's winter can be frigid and unforgiving. If your pet lives outside, you need to keep them warm and safe. Be sure to follow these winter weather rules. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/follow-winter-rules-for-pets-living-outside/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan&apos;s winter can be frigid and unforgiving. If your pet lives outside, you need to keep them warm and safe. Be sure to follow these winter weather rules. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/follow-winter-rules-for-pets-living-outside/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Can You Really Own These 10 Wild Animals in Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:58:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder if you could have your own sloth, monkey, or otter as a pet in Michigan?  The answer to that question blew me away. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/wild-animals-michigan-pets/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ever wonder if you could have your own sloth, monkey, or otter as a pet in Michigan?  The answer to that question blew me away. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/wild-animals-michigan-pets/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dana Marshall]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>These 50 Kent County Animal Shelter Pets Need Forever Homes Now!</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:34:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Kent County Animal shelter has reached maximum capacity and is looking for people to adopt one of these 50 amazing animals. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/kent-county-animal-shelter-pets-for-adoption/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kent County Animal shelter has reached maximum capacity and is looking for people to adopt one of these 50 amazing animals. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/kent-county-animal-shelter-pets-for-adoption/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What do You do When Finding a Lost Pet in Genesee County, MI?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:22:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There's more to helping lost pets than looking for a tag. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/what-to-do-when-you-find-a-lost-pet/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There&apos;s more to helping lost pets than looking for a tag. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/what-to-do-when-you-find-a-lost-pet/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nathan Reed]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Meet Wisp, the Teeny-Tiny Rescue Kitten We Can’t Get Enough Of (VIDEO)</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:11:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This little kitty is the internet's latest obsession.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/wisp-tiktok-kitten/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This little kitty is the internet&apos;s latest obsession.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/wisp-tiktok-kitten/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Danielle]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Is It Legal to Have a Pet Raccoon in Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:14:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are a handful of places around the United States where it's OK to keep a raccoon as a pet. Here's what Michigan has to say about it. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/pet-raccoon-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are a handful of places around the United States where it&apos;s OK to keep a raccoon as a pet. Here&apos;s what Michigan has to say about it. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/pet-raccoon-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[JR]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>This Vet Says You Should Absolutely NOT Give Dogs Tennis Balls</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 21:26:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A vet in Texas is warning dog owners about the dangers of using tennis balls for playtime.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/vet-gives-stark-warning-never-give-dogs-tennis-balls/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A vet in Texas is warning dog owners about the dangers of using tennis balls for playtime.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/vet-gives-stark-warning-never-give-dogs-tennis-balls/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Reduced Adoption Fees at More Than 15 Michigan Shelters in Clear the Shelters Event</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:54:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Been looking to bring a furry family member into your home? It's a great time!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/clear-the-shelters-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Adopt Your Valentine! Reduced Adoption Fees at More Than 40 Michigan Shelters Starts This Week</title>
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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>
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      <title>Visit Santa In West Michigan With Your Dogs or Cats 2022</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It's time to get those pet pics with Santa in Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/visit-santa-in-west-michigan-with-your-dogs-or-cats-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s time to get those pet pics with Santa in Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/visit-santa-in-west-michigan-with-your-dogs-or-cats-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <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>
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      <title>Godzilla Goldfish! How are These Household Pets Getting so Big?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sick of your pet goldfish? Just don't throw it in the lake. <a href="https://wgrd.com/godzilla-goldfish-how-are-these-household-pets-getting-so-big/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Humane Society Of West Michigan In Dire Need Of Temporary Foster Homes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Humane Society of West Michigan has put out a call on social media asking for those interested in temporarily providing foster homes for displaced dogs. <a href="https://wgrd.com/humane-society-of-west-michigan-in-dire-need-of-temporary-foster-homes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Humane Society of West Michigan has put out a call on social media asking for those interested in temporarily providing foster homes for displaced dogs. <a href="https://wgrd.com/humane-society-of-west-michigan-in-dire-need-of-temporary-foster-homes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Fill your home this holiday season with the love from a new pet. <a href="https://wgrd.com/adopt-a-pet-at-a-reduced-rate-during-empty-the-shelters-this-week-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Fill your home this holiday season with the love from a new pet. <a href="https://wgrd.com/adopt-a-pet-at-a-reduced-rate-during-empty-the-shelters-this-week-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Senior animals are usually the last ones to be adopted but come with so much love and benefits that a puppy doesn&apos;t have. <a href="https://wgrd.com/november-is-adopt-a-senior-pet-month-theyre-free-to-adopt-at-humane-society-of-west-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Kids will even get one-on-one animal time at the shelter. <a href="https://wgrd.com/humane-society-of-west-mi-hosting-virtual-summer-camps/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Kids will even get one-on-one animal time at the shelter. <a href="https://wgrd.com/humane-society-of-west-mi-hosting-virtual-summer-camps/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Did you know many animals run away during the holiday weekend? <a href="https://wgrd.com/4th-of-july-safety-tips-for-your-pets/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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