Detroit Dog Rescue opens new shelter on Detroit's west side

The Detroit Dog Rescue (DDR) has found a new home on Detroit's West Side, thanks to the support of the community. 

Watch: Chimp 'infatuated' with newborn at zoo builds nest for 'pretend baby'

"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."

Watch: Family dog scares off black bear from New York home

A black bear wandered into a home in upstate New York, and a security camera captured Harper the dog bravely rushing toward the animal, scaring it away.

Emergency summit called after multiple horse deaths at Churchill Downs

Seven horses died from training or racing injuries at Churchill Downs leading up to the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, including two on the undercard.

2 more horses die at Churchill Downs; total stands at 12 at home of Kentucky Derby

Mare Kimberley Dream was euthanized after sustaining a distal sesamodean ligament rupture to her front leg during Saturday’s first race. Lost in Limbo was euthanized following a similar injury just before the finish line in Friday’s seventh race.

Wayne police introduce new therapy dog, Hank, after previous dog's death

The Wayne Police Department introduced its new therapy dog this week after its previous therapy dog died last fall. Hank will start training next month for his new role.

Detroit man pleads guilty to torturing ex-girlfriend's dog

A Detroit man is looking at a 5-15 year prison sentence after pleading guilty to torturing his ex-girlfriend's dog. Authorities say Julius Holley stole the Yorkie then sent the woman videos of him hurting the dog.

Runaway cow caught after fleeing wranglers onto I-75 in Oakland County

A runaway cow is safe after it managed to get onto I-75 in Oakland County over the weekend. The animal was caught in a gravel pit in Holly before running onto the freeway.

Michigan university adds full-time therapy dog to help students' mental health

Meet Onyx, a 2-year-old black lab with an important mission at Davenport University - providing comfort to students to help their mental health. She will primarily be at the Grand Rapids campus but will also visit the Midland, Lansing, Holland, Warren, and Detroit campuses.

Video shows car plow through doggy daycare

Wild video from a doggy day care in Maryland shows the moment a car plowed through its storefront and narrowly missed two employees.