Dog needs home after spending most of year in Oakland County Animal Shelter
The Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center is looking for someone to bring home a pup who has spent most of 2025 in the shelter.
Pontiac woman found guilty of animal neglect after 37 dogs, cats rescued from 'severe, unsanitary' conditions
A Pontiac woman who argued that she was helping dozens of animals found living in poor conditions is now awaiting sentencing after she was found guilty of animal neglect last week.
Detroit man charged after dogs found frozen to death
A Detroit man accused of leaving his dogs outside in the cold, resulting in two of them dying, is now facing charges.
Live nativity scene outside raises animal cruelty questions in Eastpointe
A resident says the church used live animals in its nativity scene on Dec. 3rd exposing them to possible harm in the freezing temperatures.
Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
Dog found frozen to death at Detroit home after being allegedly neglected
A dog was found dead in the cold in Detroit on Thursday and officials from Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) said it was the cause of possible neglect as temperatures plummeted outside.
Oakland County Animal Shelter warns of scammer tricking people into donating money
A scammer posing as the Oakland County Animal Shelter is trying to trick people into donating money.
Mt. Clemens residents work to hold neighbor accountable for allegedly leaving dogs outside
Temperatures are dropping, but tempers are rising as Mt. Clemens neighbors intensify their efforts to hold a dog owner accountable and compel him to bring his dogs inside from the bitter cold.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
Detroit woman finds alligator in recently-deceased son's bedroom
The rescue crew took him in later on Tuesday from the home on Grand River and 7 Mile.
Metro Detroit animal shelter seeks donations to feed pets special Thanksgiving dinners
Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL) plans to again serve its shelter pets special Thanksgiving meals, but it needs help to make it happen.
'There is a goat outside': Goat runs amok in Detroit, found by two brothers on city’s west side
Daelan Scott and his brother, Jupiter Star, met Smokey the goat for the first time on Monday since he got loose and scared them.
Photos: Great ape escape forces lockdown at Indiana zoo
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.
Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster
The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.
Detroit residents can get free dog, cat food at drive-thru pet food pantry Friday
Detroit Animal Care and Control is hosting a drive-thru pet food pantry that will distribute dog and cat food to residents in need.
Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
Why chocolate is toxic for dogs; vets urge caution during Halloween
Veterinarians warn dog owners: even small amounts of chocolate can be deadly for pets this Halloween. Here’s why and which types are most toxic.