Lake Michigan off-leash dog beach reopening this spring
Dogs can once again run, play, and take a dip in Lake Michigan at the south beach of Kirk Park in West Olive.
Dog spends over 1,300 days in Warren shelter, in need of forever home
The co-founder of I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven, Andrea Sesi, describes Sid as well-behaved, smart, and friendly.
Quick-thinking dog helps save another dog from drowning in river
In the United Kingdom, a Newfoundland dog's quick action saved a drowning Retriever in the Douglas Harbour,
Hemi, the Detroit U.S. Customs-sniffing K-9 who uncovered illegal bushmeat retires
Hemi only spent two years in service - but it was a productive time where he helped with over 460 agriculture seizures.
Dog that spent nearly 300 days in shelter finally adopted
A huge fenced in backyard? Squirrels to chase and birds to watch? It sure sounds like a forever home.
Here are the most popular dog breeds of 2023, according to the AKC
The "Frenchie' has held its lead for a second year.
Pet insurance for dogs and cats and what a Michigan vet recommends
Pet insurance for dogs and cats is growing more popular. Here's why an Oakland County veterinarian says she recommends it.
Dog in Metro Detroit shelter for nearly 300 days needs a home
Laurel was found abandoned outside A ReJoyceful Animal Rescue in Clinton Township last year. Nearly 300 days later, she still doesn't have a home.
Orphaned bobcat kittens find new home at New Orleans zoo
Two orphaned bobcat kittens have found a new home at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dog parasite detected in Colorado River for 1st time, originating from other states
A parasite that can potentially kill dogs has been discovered for the first time in the Colorado River in Southern California, a study from University of California, Riverside said.
After 700 days in shelter, senior dog adopted by senior citizen: ‘Perfect match'
The 10-year-old Carolina dog mix had been searching for a loving home since 2022, but recently found the perfect match.
100-year-old giant alligator snapping turtle vanishes along North Carolina interstate
"It's almost like losing a piece of myself, to be honest with you," the turtle's owner told a local media outlet.
Study reveals dogs can relieve stress, improve concentration in humans
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.
Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
2 dogs die during Alaska Iditarod race, prompting call from PETA to end the competition
Two dogs have died during Alaska’s annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, making it the first time a dog has died during the competition in five years.
Colorado dog missing for 10 days found trapped in snow just feet from home
On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.
Detroit Zoo introduces king penguin that hatched last summer
The Detroit Zoo revealed its newest member of its penguin colony on Thursday. Guests at the zoo won't see him at the Polk Penguin Conservation Center until he develops his waterproof feathers.
Runaway horses gallop alongside drivers on Ohio highway
In Cleveland, Ohio, a peculiar traffic jam unfolded on March 2 when a pair of runaway horses galloped alongside vehicles on a local highway. T
Legally blind student defies odds, gets accepted into veterinarian school
A Texas student defied expectations by gaining acceptance into the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. Born prematurely with limited vision, Faith Snapp sees her blindness not as a barrier but as a challenge to overcome.
Watch: Hiker rescues dog lost 1,000 feet up on trail
The poor dog was on one of the more “treacherous” parts of the hiking trail.