One Health

" A One Health system is comprehensive, addressing access to veterinary care and other essential services bonded families need, by fostering inter-professional collaboration. This approach innately requires the alignment of diverse programs, organizations, and industries, ensuring that we work together ... See More

I consider us very lucky (it is only part luck and a whole lot of cooperation, but still.) to have an amazing AC officer or two. They appreciate the work we do that saves them from having to pick up dumped or stray animals. We had a small dog stuck on a cliff a few years ago. A friend and I scaled the ... See More

I live in Southfield, MI. We have an Animal Control team in our community. They are very responsive to loose dogs that are reported. I do wish they were more active in TNR efforts, as our community has a large feral cat population. That said, I know that it's a resource issue for them. ------------------------------ ... See More

Thanks Kayla! Understanding dog behavior and teaching others how to properly interact with dogs can prevent countless incidents and keep both people and pups safe. Whether you're a pet parent, educator, or just someone who loves dogs, learning is the first step toward prevention. The ... See More

Thank you for introducing such an important topic, T! I am a fan of the following video that teaches how to interact with dogs that are around your community. "Dr. Margaret E. Gruen, Assistant Professor of Behavioral Medicine with NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine shares some important ... See More

Yay! Thank you so much for sharing about Animal Control Appreciation Week. Please be sure to send a thank you or a wave to the ones in your community. Animal Control officers may take many different forms across the nation; whether they be part of your regular law enforcement, code enforcement, ... See More

T', Thanks for calling attention to Dog Bite Prevention Week ! With 4.5 million people bitten by dogs in the U.S. per year, half of which are usually children, this can be a serious public health issue. I'd like to share some steps from the American Veterinary Medical Association that we can all ... See More

Each year, dogs bite approximately 4.7 million Americans, with half of the victims being children between the ages of 5 and 9. According to the CDC, 1 in 5 dog bites leads to an injury serious enough to require medical attention. ~ https://www.webmd.com/pets/dogs/dog-bites Tragically, the ... See More

" This week of appreciation is designed to give recognition to the hard-working men and women of Animal Care and Control who risk their lives and devote huge amounts of personal time and resources, while they serve the public, like other public safety and law enforcement agencies empowered with the ... See More