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Canine College Delivers Gifts to Homeless Pets in Westland Today

Friends of the Farmington Hills dog day care, grooming and boarding facility donated items for cats and dogs living in a Westland facility.

Late last month, we told you about the Canine College Giving Tree, a benefit for homeless pets placed at the Westland Berman Center of the Michigan Humane Society.  A video posted to Youtube.com, a video sharing site, announces that all donations received will be delivered today. It shows Canine College's Christmas tree surrounded by heaps of gifts, donated for cats and dogs that are waiting for permanent homes.  After you've spent a little over a minute watching the video, check out the events posted on today's calendar, plus events for which you'll have to register or buy tickets later in the week.  Check our calendar for more activities, classes and events happening today and throughout the week. If your event isn't listed, feel free to…

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Fill a Homeless Animal's Christmas 'Wish List' at Canine College in Farmington Hills

Stop by the pet care facility and select an animal ornament from Canine College's 'Giving Tree'.

Canine College, a Farmington Hills-based pet care facility, has created a program to benefit homeless pets placed at the Westland Berman Center of the Michigan Humane Society (MHS). The Giving Tree, now in place in the Canine College lobby, is adorned with paper ornaments that feature pictures of animals that need a little love this holiday season. On the back of each ornament is a "wish list". Visitors can choose an ornament, fill the animal's wish list and place the items in a holiday stocking. Staple the animal's picture to the stocking and bring it back to Canine College by Dec. 20 to place under the tree. "Santa Paws" will deliver the holiday gifts on Dec. 24, making the day special for the homeless pets. If the homeless animal has …

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Canine College, Michigan Humane Society Team Up to Offer Low-Cost Microchips

The pet identification is safe and can substantially increase the chances of a lost pet's return to its owner.

The Michigan Humane Society is partnering with Canine College to offer a microchip clinic on Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the dog training and day care facility in Farmington Hills. A microchip is a safe and permanent form of pet identification that will be recognized by nearly every veterinarian, humane organization and municipal animal control. It substantially increases your chances of being reunited if your beloved pet is lost.  Special pricing of $10 is available on a total of 400 microchips, which will be administered on a first-come, first served basis. Demand is expected to be high, so arrive early. All dogs and cats must be on leashes or in appropriate carriers, and please ensure your pet is comfortable around other …

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Canine College Celebrates Humane Society Partnership Aug. 14 in Farmington Hills

Stop by today between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to learn more about or register for the Michigan Humane Society's Mega March.

Canine College in Farmington Hills hosts an open house today, 4 p.m.- 7 p.m., to kick off registration for this year's Michigan Humane Society (MHS) Mega March, held Oct. 7, 2012 at Hart Plaza in Detroit and at Kensington Metropark. Canine College has joined MHS as a corporate partner, with the goal to make significant differences in helping the animals in their care, said owner Deb Watkins. The MHS cares for over 100,000 animals each year through life-saving programs and services and is one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the country.  Those who register for the Mega March fundraiser at the Canine College open house will be eligible in a drawing for a 3-month supply of Purina food. Canine College is located at 23717 …

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Neighborhood Shop: Farmington Hills Dog Care Business Has College Theme

Owners keep an eye on Canine College 'students' through webcams.

Visit Canine College’s website, and you might think you were about to enroll your pooch into a four-year university. Complete with a list of "faculty and staff", admission guidelines and enrollment forms, this dog care facility is a place where “It’s Cool to Drool.” Founded by Deb Watkins in 2006 as a dog daycare, boarding, training and grooming facility, the 16,300-square-foot facility is staffed by Certified Pet Care Technicians. "Students" have 5,000 square feet of outdoor play space and five play fields to accommodate dogs of varying temperaments and sizes. With all of this, prospective dogs must be accepted into the school by completing the orientation program and "pledging", or passing a temperament test. The dog is introduced to the…

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