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.

Where are mail carriers bit the most by dogs? USPS shares top cities, states

When it comes to dog bites on postal workers, some U.S. cities and states rank higher than others. Here’s what the USPS wants dog owners to know.

Walmart adds pet telehealth perk to membership program

Walmart is partnering with Pawp, a provider of 24/7 virtual veterinary care, to offer exclusive services for Walmart+ members.

Dog that cried 'endlessly' at shelter gets good news

An Indiana shelter shared a touching video of Major making the rounds to get goodbye pats and cuddles from staff before walking out the door with his new family.

Giant pig wrangled in Detroit, sent to sanctuary in Washtenaw County

Later dubbed Frank, the wild hog enjoyed a good chunk of freedom Friday morning while sniffing his way around homes on the city's west side.