Plymouth Building Commissioner Keith Hammonds asked the Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night to affirm two orders on two properties in city limits.
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The Argos Town Council members recently reviewed several annual donations and contracts with organizations.
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Community members and their canine companions are invited to attend the annual ‘Bark in the Park’ event hosted by the Marshall County Humane Society.
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For the third year in a row, the Triton FFA is hosting a ‘Critter Crawl’ to raise money for the Marshall County Humane Society.
Racers will take to the trails in the Potawatomi Wildlife Park around 10 a.m. this Saturday.
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The City of Plymouth may be looking to make some changes to its animal control services. City Council Member Bill Walters brought up the issue during last week’s meeting, according to Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver.
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The Marshall County Humane Society ‘Bark in the Park’ event is almost here!
Community members and their furry four-legged friends are invited to Centennial Park on Sunday, October 7th for this annual fundraising event. All proceeds go to assist the homeless animals that the Humane Society cares for.
When you pledge at least $25, you’ll get an event T-Shirt. Continue reading
The weather was perfect for Saturday’s Dash n Splash event hosted by the Marshall County Humane Society, according to Executive Director Nancy Cox.
Close to $1,000 was raised for the shelter during this weekend’s event that included a leisurely hike to Culver Academy followed by a cool down at the beach.
Cox said this was the second year of the event and there was a larger turn out than last year, with about 25 to 30 dogs and pet owners in attendance. Continue reading
If you’re looking for something fun to do with your four-legged friend today, the Marshall County Humane Society’s Dash and Splash Fundraiser is for you.
Pet owners are encouraged to bring their dogs to the Culver and Union Township Park for this special event which will combine hiking the trails to Culver Academy and some cooldown time at the beach. Continue reading
The Marshall County Humane Society remains on the lookout for abandoned dogs near Dixon Lake. Executive Director Nancy Cox says that 14 dogs have been recovered, as of Tuesday afternoon.
The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding whoever abandoned several dogs near Dixon Lake. Fifteen dogs have been retrieved by the Marshall County Humane Society, as of Friday afternoon.
A fundraiser for the Marshall County Humane Society will be held at Café Max in Culver soon. The Canines, Cocktails and Pet Portraits event is running from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 15.
For $25, people can have a headshot of their dog taken by pet photographer Tony Straw. Light refreshments and cocktails will be served as well. All proceeds will assist the humane society with operation costs and help them continuing providing for the community’s homeless animals. Continue reading
Marshall County has recently been dealing with extremely windy and snowy weather conditions. Around this time of year, pet owners are reminded to bring pets indoors or provide adequate outside shelter in order to keep animals safe this winter season.
Marshall County Humane Society Executive Director Nancy Cox said she and members of her team spend every morning, responding to calls of animals left outdoors without adequate food, water or shelter.
She stated, “People just need to use their common sense. If you’re cold, they’re cold. Like right now, I would feel that being out in this weather without proper shelter is cruelty and neglect.” Continue reading
From 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. today (Tuesday) the clinic is holding their Howl-o-Ween: Trims and Treats event where individuals can have their pet’s nails trimmed for $10. One-hundred percent of the proceeds collected will go to the Marshall County Humane Society. Several students from Plymouth High School have volunteered to help out with the event.
Costumes are optional and walk-ins are welcome. One staff member has made some colorful candy baskets to provide to patrons. All offered treats for people and pets will be peanut-free.
Parrett Veterinary Clinic is located at 750 Columbus Drive in Plymouth. Contact them at 574-936-2353.
The Marshall County Humane Society is encouraging community members to bring their furry, four legged friends down to Centennial Park on October 1st for Bark in the Park. This annual event for dogs and their owners is an afternoon full of activities and contests where funds are raised to assist MCHS with operational costs.
Marshall County Humane Society Director Nancy Cox said that money raised by events like Bark in the Park assist the Humane Society in some major ways. Continue reading
A Knox boy was injured Thursday evening after being attacked by a dog at the Jellystone Campground in Plymouth.
After an investigation, Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies say the boy went to a neighbor’s lot when the dog bit him. The 10-year-old was transported to the hospital for the injuries he sustained in the incident. The owner of dog was also bitten when he attempted to assist in the attack, according to police. The owner refused medical assistance.
The City of Plymouth has renewed some of its agreements with various service providers for another year. Continue reading
Earlier this week, several Plymouth High School students commemorated Martin Luther King Day by giving back to the local community. Continue reading
A Plymouth school received a surprise last minute bid on their student-built dog house. Continue reading
Officials at Riverside Intermediate School in Plymouth have extended bids on a state-of-the-art doghouse built as a class project for another week. Fifth grade students and their teachers built the canine palace with grant funds as part of a mentoring project. They decided to auction it off and donate proceeds to the Marshall County Humane Society. The sale was supposed to end last Friday, but a last-minute bid of $350 from a Mishawaka family and a flurry of phone calls prompted them to set a new deadline. Continue reading
Plymouth High School Key Club members participated in a National Day of Service on Monday to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Several students were at the Plymouth Fire Department washing fire trucks while others were lifting and carrying boxes down flights of stairs to help organize things at the Marshall County Museum. The animals at the Marshall County Humane Society got some exercise Monday morning when the students took them out for walks and played with them. The students also cleaned the cages and gave the animals food and fresh water.
