Pontiac shelter's longest resident dog is still seeking her forever home
Sharon, a mixed-breed dog, is about three and a half years old. She has been at the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center since New Year's Eve of 2021, and the shelter is still looking for a forever home for her.
Sharon, a mixed-breed dog, is about three and a half years old. She has been at the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center since New Year's Eve of 2021, and the shelter is still looking for a forever home for her.
Pet insurance: How it works and what to look for in a policy
Although pet insurance has grown in popularity, the number of insured pets is actually quite small: Only about 4% of pet owners carry pet insurance.
Although pet insurance has grown in popularity, the number of insured pets is actually quite small: Only about 4% of pet owners carry pet insurance.
Humane Society of Huron Valley overcrowded with 513 animals, asking for help
The overcrowding is the worst one employee said she has seen in her 15 years at the shelter. Fortunately, they are in a position where they do not have to euthanize for space, but the Humane Society of Huron Valley is making an urgent plea for individuals to adopt or foster pets.
The overcrowding is the worst one employee said she has seen in her 15 years at the shelter. Fortunately, they are in a position where they do not have to euthanize for space, but the Humane Society of Huron Valley is making an urgent plea for individuals to adopt or foster pets.
Reward skyrockets after bulldog left to die in taped container as Las Vegas temps reach near 100 degrees
Animal lovers are uniting to help find the person responsible for leaving a dog near a dumpster in a plastic tote sealed with tape in sweltering Las Vegas summer heat.
Animal lovers are uniting to help find the person responsible for leaving a dog near a dumpster in a plastic tote sealed with tape in sweltering Las Vegas summer heat.
Dog shot in neck during home invasion in Detroit, police search for suspects
Police are searching for three male suspects who broke into a Detroit home, stole money and valuable items, and shot the family dog. A $500 reward is being offered for information.
Police are searching for three male suspects who broke into a Detroit home, stole money and valuable items, and shot the family dog. A $500 reward is being offered for information.
Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
WATCH: Oklahoma dog ignites house fire after chewing on lithium-ion battery
The Tulsa Fire Department urges homeowners to keep lithium-ion batteries out of reach of children and pets.
The Tulsa Fire Department urges homeowners to keep lithium-ion batteries out of reach of children and pets.
Meet Audio, a Tennessee kitten with 4 ears
This little ear-resistible feline, named Audio due to his built-in surround-sound speakers, is estimated to be nearly 9 weeks old and weighs just over 2 pounds.
This little ear-resistible feline, named Audio due to his built-in surround-sound speakers, is estimated to be nearly 9 weeks old and weighs just over 2 pounds.
Missouri police dog dies in hot patrol car after air conditioner malfunctions
The Arnold Police Department said 4-year-old Vader passed away from heat exhaustion on Wednesday when temperatures reached the mid-90s that day.
The Arnold Police Department said 4-year-old Vader passed away from heat exhaustion on Wednesday when temperatures reached the mid-90s that day.
Decomposing dogs in abandoned Detroit home create nightmare for neighbors
“Why did nobody come and get these dogs way before they died?" a frustrated neighbor, who tried sounding the alarm for about a month, said. The owner's whereabouts remain unknown.
“Why did nobody come and get these dogs way before they died?" a frustrated neighbor, who tried sounding the alarm for about a month, said. The owner's whereabouts remain unknown.
'A truly special bear': Detroit Zoo grizzly bear dies after months of health issues
After months of suffering from health issues, the Detroit Zoo made the difficult decision to euthanize Mike, a beloved grizzly bear, on Wednesday.
After months of suffering from health issues, the Detroit Zoo made the difficult decision to euthanize Mike, a beloved grizzly bear, on Wednesday.
Flying with your dog? New CDC rules take effect: Here's what to know
The new dog import rules apply to those returning from a trip overseas with a dog, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad.
The new dog import rules apply to those returning from a trip overseas with a dog, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad.
Dogs attacked with bear mace by home intruders in Detroit
A woman's three dogs were sprayed with bear mace after intruders broke into her Detroit home earlier this month.
A woman's three dogs were sprayed with bear mace after intruders broke into her Detroit home earlier this month.
Abandoned dog chained, discovered outside Detroit animal shelter
Rebel Dogs Detroit was surprised to find Bowie chained to their gate and hungry. The dog is now safe at a foster home.
Rebel Dogs Detroit was surprised to find Bowie chained to their gate and hungry. The dog is now safe at a foster home.
Pets in Woodhaven neighborhood being targeted by someone shooting a BB gun
The latest victim is a 6-year-old Australian Shepherd named Abby, who was shot in the side with a BB pellet.
The latest victim is a 6-year-old Australian Shepherd named Abby, who was shot in the side with a BB pellet.
Pets can smell your stress, study finds
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.
'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him
A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country.
A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country.
'Hero Cat' alerts Maryland family to house fire, dies from smoke inhalation: officials
A cat named Prince is being credited with saving the lives of sleeping occupants of a home that caught fire in Maryland, giving its life to save its owners.
A cat named Prince is being credited with saving the lives of sleeping occupants of a home that caught fire in Maryland, giving its life to save its owners.
Dog that spent 473 days in shelter gets chance at ‘new life’
Bruno was dumped outside of a Virginia animal shelter in March 2023, along with his siblings.
Bruno was dumped outside of a Virginia animal shelter in March 2023, along with his siblings.
Guess this dog's breed and win salsa and chips for a year from Detroit Salsa Co.
Over the winter, Detroit Salsa Co. gained a pet when a dog was found running around Lincoln Park when the windchill was below zero. Now, the Downriver salsa maker is using the pup to raise money to help nearby animal rescues.
Over the winter, Detroit Salsa Co. gained a pet when a dog was found running around Lincoln Park when the windchill was below zero. Now, the Downriver salsa maker is using the pup to raise money to help nearby animal rescues.