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Does Michigan Have A State Dog? Interesting Fact Reveled That We Don’t

State Dog? This is a good question to ask as we have a State Rock, the Petoskey Stone. We have a State Bird, The Robin, apple blossom (flower), eastern white…

Jett the dog

Screamin’s pet Jett

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State Dog? This is a good question to ask as we have a State Rock, the Petoskey Stone. We have a State Bird, The Robin, apple blossom (flower), eastern white pine (tree), brook trout (fish), white-tailed deer (game mammal), and the Petoskey stone (gemstone). Why don't we have a State Dog?

Did The Question Of A State Dog Ever Come Up In Lansing?

Michigan does not have an official state dog, though a resolution to designate "shelter dogs" as the state pet was proposed in 2021. In 2021, Michigan House Representative Padma Kuppa introduced a resolution to make "shelter dogs" the state's official designation for pets, but it did not pass. 

Popular dog breeds in Michigan include the Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and my personal Favorite, the Rescue Mutt.

Jett The Rock Dog SittingScott Randall

Taking a pause, Rock Dog Jett was Told to Sit

Michigan Is One Of 13 States That Does Not Currently Have A State Dog

The states that do include;

  1. Alaska - Alaskan Malamute
  2. Connecticut - Siberian Husky
  3. Louisiana - Catahoula Leopard Dog
  4. Maryland - Chesapeake Bay Retriever
  5. Massachusetts - Boston Terrier
  6. New Hampshire - Chinook
  7. North Carolina - Plott Hound
  8. Pennsylvania - Great Dane
  9. South Carolina - Boykin Spaniel
  10. Tennessee - Bluetick Coonhound
  11. Texas - Blue Lacy
  12. Virginia - American Foxhound
  13. Wisconsin - American Water Spaniel

Meet Jett, My Rescue Pet Dog

Jett the Rock Dog Loves MusicScott Randall

Jett The Rock Dog Has Good Taste in Music

All my life, every one of my pets has been a rescue pet, from dogs to cats, birds, and even fish. I just have a soft spot for animals.

This loveable dog came into our life as its previous owner could not handle the dog as the owner was pregnant, and the dog was always jumping up on her. It was too much for the family to control. This is when Jet became part of our family at the Screamin’ Scott Ranch.

Jett is a Lab Sheppard mix with tons of energy that we thought we could handle. Jett is about one year old, and I can’t wait for the terrible twos coming. The saying goes, ” If you have one pet you have a family. Two or more pets and you are a referee.” As of this writer’s deadline, we have three pets and are awaiting one more rescue kitty cat from a co-worker. My problem is they are all girls.

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Born in Mt Clemens, Screamin’ Scott has been a part of the Detroit airwaves for 30-plus years. With 40 years of experience in radio. When he’s not out on the streets for WCSX, you can find him devoting time to local charities with his, “Screamin Angels”; and for 16 years with Rock 4 Tots charity. And last 10 years with his local band, "Chit!." Screamin Scott likes to write about nostalgic Detroit area memories, classic rock, and local metro Detroit topics.