Video: Horses board bus in Detroit, city responds

The City of Detroit says it’s aware that two horses boarded a DDOT bus recently. The video went viral, and the city shared new footage from security cameras inside the bus.

More than 1,100 chinchillas rescued from neglected Ohio breeding facility

More than 1,100 chinchillas were rescued from an Ohio breeding facility after federal investigators documented alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act, including filthy cages.

Hazel Park woman, officer injured in gruesome dog attack

It was a gruesome scene in Hazel Park on Saturday when several dogs attacked their owner, causing her to suffer multiple injuries.

FDA warns pet owners after salmonella found in frozen cat food

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting pet owners to not feed their cats Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe for Cats after two samples tested positive for Salmonella. 

Watch: Deer seen crashing through apartment window in Wisconsin

Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.

Watch: Deputies in Oklahoma capture escaped caiman after months on the loose

After searching for several months, deputies in Cleveland County, Oklahoma have finally apprehended a pet caiman that had been on the loose in a neighborhood.

Nationwide veterinary medication recall includes nearly 4,000 listings

A nationwide recall of compounded veterinary medications ranging from powders and pastes to topical sprays and gels, and including thousands of variants on the products, has been issued over concerns about their potency. 

Detroit's top cat and dog names of 2026

Rover has released its 14th annual most popular cat and dog names for 2026, including the top names for Detroit.

Largest wiener dog in Texas: Dachshund statue unveiled in Buda

The Buda Economic Development Corporation celebrated 25 years of helping grow the local economy with a big gift to the whole community.

Hundreds of exotic animals missing after house fire in Lapeer, owner says

The owner of a home in Lapeer which caught fire over the weekend says hundreds of his exotic animals and around $20,000 in cash are now missing.

Midwest cities among the best for dog walking

Redfin and Rover partnered to rank 107 U.S. cities on how good they are for taking your furry friend out for a walk. They also ranked the most popular and trending dog breeds for each city. Find out where your city places!

New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests

Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.

Detroit family blasts DTE for allegedly not prioritizing downed power line that killed dog

Nearly two weeks after torrential rains and tornadoes hit Southeast Michigan, one Metro Detroit woman is criticizing DTE for its response to her call about a downed wire.