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Oakland County Health Division urges residents to take all wild animal contact seriously, seek prompt medical treatment for any animal bite, and ensure household pets are up to date on rabies vaccines.

Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter delivered his annual State of the County address Thursday night at Oakland University’s Oakland Center, highlighting the county’s affordability initiatives, new Oakland Connects services and bipartisan approach to governing.

Karmen Alletia Schooly was sentenced Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 in Oakland County Circuit Court following her conviction for felony animal neglect involving 25 or more animals in December.

Oakland County is making it easier for residents to license their dogs and keep pets safe with the launch of a new, modern licensing program in partnership with DocuPet, a pet registration and lost-pet protection available for dog owners.

A jury found Karmen Alletia Schooly guilty of felony animal neglect involving 25 or more animals following the rescue of 37 dogs and cats from a Pontiac home in September 2024.

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $1.17 billion budget for FY 2026, safeguarding the county’s AAA bond rating and healthy reserves.

Oakland County Executive David Coulter’s balanced budget recommendation invests in public health, safety, housing and county employees while protecting the county’s AAA bond rating.