City of Dearborn, FAMD reach agreement to house animals

According to FAMD, the center of the agreement is the realization that sterilization of stray and surrendered animals is essential for the health of the animals and the community.

Dog treats recalled due to possible metal contamination

Pet owners are being warned not to feed their animals a dog treat that could contain metal. TDBBS LLC voluntarily recalled 3,551 bags of Green Tripe dog treats.

'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma

The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.

Dearborn's Friends for Animals 'Pawchella' adoption festival has music, games this weekend

They are also asking for donations - because this fundraiser helps with all of the services this shelter provides for all the strays in the city - so many, that they're over capacity.

Tips for keeping pets safe in hot weather

Pets are at risk as temperatures spike this week in Metro Detroit. Here are tips for keeping your furry friend safe during the heatwave:

Taylor animal shelter over capacity, hoping to get cats and dogs adopted

That means until pets like Tulip, the black and white kitten, or the canine mother-daughter duo Thelma and Louise are taken home, the staff will struggle to keep up.

Detroit Horse Power plans urban equestrian center at long-vacant site

Detroit Horse Power plans to build the country's largest urban equestrian center later this year after the Detroit Public Schools Community District approved a sale of 14 acres of land.

Lawsuit against new luxury airline for dogs dismissed

A lawsuit involving a new luxury airline designed for dogs has been settled just days after the company’s inaugural flight.

Loyal dog saves camper's life after running miles for help: 'No words'

A loyal canine recently saved its owner's life after running for miles to guide others to the scene of a horrific car crash in Oregon.

Screaming hairy armadillo pups welcomed at New Orleans zoo

As the name suggests, screaming hairy armadillos have hair covering part of their bodies and they let out a “loud-pitched squeal” if they feel threatened.

VIDEO: Giraffe tosses toddler at Texas wildlife park

A toddler trying to feed a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose was lifted in the air by the animal.

Beagle breeder in Virginia fined $35M after 4,000 dogs rescued

A beagle breeder in Virginia received the largest ever animal-welfare fine this week after thousands of neglected dogs were rescued from its medical breeding facility in 2022.

Millions of chickens killed after fire breaks out on Illinois farm

A devastating fire erupted Wednesday evening at the Wabash Valley Produce facility in Farina, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of millions of chickens.