Groundhog Day 2024: How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?

The famous groundhog has been at it since the 1880s and will continue his tradition of predicting the weather on Friday morning. Here's his accuracy rate.

South Carolina shelter rescues one-month-old dog with mouth banded shut and broken jaw

In South Carolina, the Greenville Humane Society rescued a one-month-old dog named Finnegan who was found with his mouth banded shut and a broken jaw secured only by a rubber band.

Michigan animal shelters awarded $150K in grants to help homeless pets

Twenty-two Michigan animal shelters, including several in Metro Detroit, are receiving grants to help them care for homeless pets.

Nebraska rancher brings horses inside her home during 'hell' blizzard to keep them warm

In the midst of a severe snowstorm in Nebraska, rancher Kelly Rowley took an unconventional approach to keep her horses, Rip and Diamond, warm. Concerned about their well-being during the harsh weather conditions, Rowley decided to bring the horses inside her home.

Dog brought to Metro Detroit shelter in 'horrific condition'; reward offered for information

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit is seeking information about a badly injured dog who was brought to the Dearborn shelter over the weekend. The dog had numerous bites and infected wounds.

'Oldest dog ever,' Bobi, has title suspended by Guinness World Records amid review

Guinness World Records said it was reviewing Bobi’s title after some veterinarians questioned his age. The purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo died last year.

Dog miraculously rescued after surviving 60-Foot cliff fall

In a miraculous rescue, a 3-year-old dog named Dancer survived a 60-foot fall from a cliff near Miners Castle in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore area in Michigan.

Dog 'badly abused' finally finds forever home after nearly 500 days in shelter

After enduring nearly 500 days in an Arkansas animal shelter, Neo, an abused dog rescued by local police in 2022, has found a loving forever home.

Florida deputy rescues injured bobcat without becoming lunch

A Florida deputy from the Lee County Sheriff's Office, identified as Deputy Lopez, made an unconventional rescue on January 7 when he spotted an injured bobcat.

Free classes teach Detroit pet owners about care, behavior, more

Detroit pet owners can learn care tips and more at free classes hosted by the city's animal care and control. These classes include education for both new and experienced pet owners.

Blue Ridge Beef pet food recall widens to 16 states

Blue Ridge Beef’s recall of three of its pet food products has widened, bringing the number of states where the potentially tainted items were sold to 16.

'Saddest dog' finds sanctuary after a harrowing journey in Kentucky

Dembe, once dubbed the "saddest dog" at a Kentucky shelter, has found solace at a local animal sanctuary after a challenging journey.

New breed known for a 'smile' joins the American Kennel Club

Lancashire heelers are solidly built dogs shaped a bit like a downsized corgi, with long bodies and short coats that are often black and tan. They're known for a "smile."

Man dies after shark attack along Maui beach

A tragic incident unfolded in Maui, Hawaii, as a 39-year-old man lost his life following a shark encounter at a beach on 93 Hana Highway in Paia.