Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer shorten their tails, company says

Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday that its iconic Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists.

Cuddle kittens that were born inside a Detroit bookstore

A litter of kittens is waiting to meet you for snuggles at Detroit Specials Used Books. The animals were born inside the bookstore after the shop owner noticed their mother outside.

Pit bulls banned in Grosse Pointe Shores after dog attack

Pit bull dogs are now banned in Grosse Pointe Shores after the city council approved the ban Tuesday night. This comes after a small dog was attacked by a pit bull in June and had to have its leg amputated.

Grosse Pointe Shores votes to ban pit bulls after dog attack earlier in spring

The issue has become a divisive one in the community, with some saying breed-specific bans don't work while others point to the incident over the summer as evidence they're necessary.

Watch: Otter steals $125K worth of fish from hotel ponds

An opportunistic otter has helped itself to a whopping $124,652 worth of koi carp from ponds at a luxury hotel and spa.

Missing therapy dog reunited with family months after disappearing in Detroit

A therapy dog is back home with his family months after he disappeared while someone was watching him at a Detroit home more than two months ago.

Take your dog swimming at Waterford Oaks Wave Pool

As the summer winds down, dogs get a chance to enjoy Waterford Oaks Wave Pool before it's emptied for the winter.

Study reveals best way to speak to your dog

Do you talk to your pet with a “baby” voice? It turns out that science may be fully supporting this.

Florida horse trainers prepare animals for Idalia: 'Little bit nerve-racking'

At the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, there’s room for 3,000 horses and other animals to evacuate during a hurricane, free of charge. Over at a smaller equestrian center, the owner said she is preparing as well.

Detroit Animal Care faces urgent overcrowding problem with almost 200 dogs

"We have 39 dogs that's ready to adopt right now," Perkins said. "We're fully vaccinating them - no fees to adopt - we are trying to give these dogs a loving home."

Michigan exotic animal dealer to surrender nearly 150 animals after welfare violations

Nearly 150 animals, including ring-tailed lemurs, kinkajous, wallabies, porcupines, foxes, prairie dogs, and ground squirrels, will be surrendered by a Monroe County exotic animal dealer after authorities say he violated endangered species and welfare acts.

National Dog Day: Win a tattoo of your furry friend

BARK, the company behind BarkBox, recently announced a tattoo contest, giving dog parents the chance to get tattoos of their pet for free.

Rare spotless baby giraffe born at Tennessee zoo needs a name

The spotless baby reticulated giraffe is believed to be the only one living in the world, according to the zoo.