Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy

Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.

K-9 officer stabbed in line of duty, recovering at animal hospital

A K-9 officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was stabbed during duty while responding to a report of a suicidal individual armed with a knife on March 29.

Famous casino cats need new home after closure

The Tropicana casino and hotel in Vegas is being torn down to build a baseball stadium.

'Mountain lion' turns out to be chonky cat, police admit

A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.

Have a sleepover with a shelter dog from Michigan Humane

Get some doggy cuddles and help relieve a shelter dog's stress through Michigan Humane's Canine Sleepover Program.

Firefighter adopts puppy rescued from house fire

A puppy that survived serious injuries in a house fire found a very special forever home. Now, he'll tour schools to teach the importance of fire safety.

First-of-its-kind bill could limit bulldog, pug breeding

The bill wouldn’t single out any specific breeds but aims to limit the intentional breeding of animals that have identical physical deformities that negatively impact their health.

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.

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.

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.