This is a story about urban and suburban wildlife.  It’s probably a story that is repeated across West Michigan from the lakeshore to Greater Grand Rapids.  You can imagine this story happening in Grandville, Hudsonville, and Walker on the west side to Ada, Cascade, and Lowell on the east side and Rockford and Sparta to the north and Kentwood and Wyoming to the south.  It’s a story about how backyard critters can entertain us, and at other times, causes us to cringe.  This particular story is based in the Forest Hills neighborhood in eastern Kent County. 

Part 1 – Meet the Cast of Characters:

My dog, George, loves to watch what’s going on in our backyard.  My husband and I have our TV set; George has his “Backyard TV Set”.  Sometimes the scene in the backyard is a drama, other times it’s a comedy.  George can spend hours watching the “characters” having breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Eating a

West Olive, MI - Harbor Humane Society is hosting three special holiday events for pets and people, and has a great gift idea for those very special or hard-to-buy-for family members and friends.

• On “Black Friday,” Nov. 25, adopt any animal with a majority of black fur and receive 50 percent off the adoption fee. Restrictions do apply.
• On Dec. 4 check out the Howliday Open House at the shelter from noon to 4 p.m. There will be special holiday adoption fees on all cats and dogs, microchipping for only $10 for current pets, a pet food drive, door prizes, special coupons and refreshments.
• On Dec. 11 Santa Paws will be at Harbor’s thrift shore, Shelby’s Place at 12360 Felch St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Photos of your pet with Santa are only $5 and all proceeds benefit Harbor Humane Society.