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Pets and Animals

Detroit Dog Rescue opens new shelter on Detroit's west side

Detroit Dog Rescue opens new shelter on Detroit's west side

The Detroit Dog Rescue (DDR) has found a new home on Detroit's West Side, thanks to the support of the community. 

1 day ago
Watch: Chimp 'infatuated' with newborn at zoo builds nest for 'pretend baby'

Watch: Chimp 'infatuated' with newborn at zoo builds nest for 'pretend baby'

"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."

1 day ago
Watch: Family dog scares off black bear from New York home

Watch: Family dog scares off black bear from New York home

A black bear wandered into a home in upstate New York, and a security camera captured Harper the dog bravely rushing toward the animal, scaring it away.

4 days ago
Connecticut bakery workers left terrified after hungry black bear barges in, steals 60 cupcakes

Connecticut bakery workers left terrified after hungry black bear barges in, steals 60 cupcakes

Video shows the bear dragging a container of cupcakes from the bakery garage into the parking lot. The animal ate 60 cupcakes in total.

4 days ago
Michigan lawmakers consider amending bill in order to outlaw certain surgical procedures for cats

Michigan lawmakers consider amending bill in order to outlaw certain surgical procedures for cats

Opponents of the bans argue that sometimes declawing is appropriate for cats and their owners

5 days ago
Emergency summit called after multiple horse deaths at Churchill Downs

Emergency summit called after multiple horse deaths at Churchill Downs

Seven horses died from training or racing injuries at Churchill Downs leading up to the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, including two on the undercard.

5 days ago
2 more horses die at Churchill Downs; total stands at 12 at home of Kentucky Derby

2 more horses die at Churchill Downs; total stands at 12 at home of Kentucky Derby

Mare Kimberley Dream was euthanized after sustaining a distal sesamodean ligament rupture to her front leg during Saturday’s first race. Lost in Limbo was euthanized following a similar injury just before the finish line in Friday’s seventh race.

6 days ago
Michigan state park dog-friendly beaches: Where your pet can take a swim

Michigan state park dog-friendly beaches: Where your pet can take a swim

Some Michigan state parks and recreation area shorelines allow pets, so you don't need to leave your dog behind on your beach day.

May 26
Smuggled parrot eggs survive harrowing journey from Central America: 'Hand-raised babies'

Smuggled parrot eggs survive harrowing journey from Central America: 'Hand-raised babies'

Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.

May 26
Wayne police introduce new therapy dog, Hank, after previous dog's death

Wayne police introduce new therapy dog, Hank, after previous dog's death

The Wayne Police Department introduced its new therapy dog this week after its previous therapy dog died last fall. Hank will start training next month for his new role.

May 26
Michigan could become third state to ban cat declawing

Michigan could become third state to ban cat declawing

Michigan lawmakers are debating a bill that would make it illegal to declaw a cat in the state.

May 25
‘Positively regal’ dog rescued after scaling England’s tallest mountain

‘Positively regal’ dog rescued after scaling England’s tallest mountain

The dog became injured and too exhausted to make the long trek back down the mountain, according to the rescue crew.

May 24
Detroit man pleads guilty to torturing ex-girlfriend's dog

Detroit man pleads guilty to torturing ex-girlfriend's dog

A Detroit man is looking at a 5-15 year prison sentence after pleading guilty to torturing his ex-girlfriend's dog. Authorities say Julius Holley stole the Yorkie then sent the woman videos of him hurting the dog.

May 24
Adopt a dog from Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit for $50 through Saturday

Adopt a dog from Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit for $50 through Saturday

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit is offering a $50 dog adoption special because the Dearborn shelter is over capacity.

May 23
Runaway cow caught after fleeing wranglers onto I-75 in Oakland County

Runaway cow caught after fleeing wranglers onto I-75 in Oakland County

A runaway cow is safe after it managed to get onto I-75 in Oakland County over the weekend. The animal was caught in a gravel pit in Holly before running onto the freeway.

May 22
Michigan university adds full-time therapy dog to help students' mental health

Michigan university adds full-time therapy dog to help students' mental health

Meet Onyx, a 2-year-old black lab with an important mission at Davenport University - providing comfort to students to help their mental health. She will primarily be at the Grand Rapids campus but will also visit the Midland, Lansing, Holland, Warren, and Detroit campuses.

May 17
Video shows car plow through doggy daycare

Video shows car plow through doggy daycare

Wild video from a doggy day care in Maryland shows the moment a car plowed through its storefront and narrowly missed two employees.

May 17
Adopt a new pet this weekend at 'Meet Your Best Friend at the Firm' in Southfield

Adopt a new pet this weekend at 'Meet Your Best Friend at the Firm' in Southfield

Hundreds of adoptable pets who are looking for a home will be at the Mike Morse Law Firm in Southfield this weekend.

May 17
Viral video shows dozens of live fish thrown away in dumpster outside Idaho PetSmart

Viral video shows dozens of live fish thrown away in dumpster outside Idaho PetSmart

A viral video on TikTok shows dumpster divers discovering a box of live betta fish in the trash outside an Idaho PetSmart. Here's how the company responded.

May 16
Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, celebrates his 31st birthday

Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, celebrates his 31st birthday

Bobi has lived his entire life in Portugal, and his owner says a party was held to celebrate the occasion.

May 15
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