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.

Dog runs to Troy doggy daycare for help after car crash

After a car crash in Clawson last weekend, a 4-year-old dog took off, running nearly a mile to a Troy doggy daycare and groomer where she is a frequent customer.

Dogs, iguanas, alligator rescued from Detroit house fire

Several pets, including dogs, iguanas, and an alligator, were rescued from a Detroit house fire early Friday, while some animals were killed.

Colorado man bitten by pet Gila monster dead days later

Two Gila monsters and 26 spiders of different species were removed from the home after the rare bite, authorities said.

70 coins pulled from white alligator's stomach in Nebraska

Last week, Thibodaux, a 36-year-old leucistic alligator at the Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, underwent a procedure to remove a stomach full of coins. Leucism is a condition that causes partial loss of all types of pigmentation.

Anti-aging drug for dogs in the works: Meet Boo, the 1st dog taking the pill

One of the hardest parts of being a dog owner is knowing how short their sweet lives can be. A new line of drugs in the works hopes to give them a little more time.

Hawaiian cat lost during Maui wildfires reunited with family in Montana

After spending 100 days in the fire zone, the Maui Humane Society's Fire Task Force and trapping team were able to catch Mahina safely.

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.