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Legislation Would Designate A 'State Pet' In Michigan 

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LANSING (WWJ) - Michigan has an official state bird, state flower, state tree and even a state rock. Now, a state Representative wants the Great Lakes State to have an official state pet.

Troy Democrat Padma Kuppa has introduced legislation that would designate shelter pets as the official state pet of Michigan. She introduced the bill Thursday, which was National Pet Day.


"Recognizing shelter pets as Michigan's state pet will not only raise awareness of animals in need, but will also serve as an example to the rest of the nation that Michiganders don't just care about the people of our state, but about the wellbeing of our most loyal companions," Kuppa said in a statement. 

Thirteen states have designated state pets. Ohio, Illinois, Colorado and California are among the states that have designated shelter and rescue animals as their official state pet.