What happens to a pony found wandering Detroit street?
Detroit police responded to an unusual call last week – a miniature pony was spotted on the west side. Now, the owner has only a few days to prove he has a legal place to house the animal.
Detroit police responded to an unusual call last week – a miniature pony was spotted on the west side. Now, the owner has only a few days to prove he has a legal place to house the animal.
First piping plover returns to Great Lakes for nesting season
The shorebirds return to the same spot and the same nests every year along Lake Michigan. The first bird returning to the region this year has a nest in Glen Haven.
The shorebirds return to the same spot and the same nests every year along Lake Michigan. The first bird returning to the region this year has a nest in Glen Haven.
Dog supposedly suffered from alcohol withdrawal, animal rescue says
After requiring continuous care, the rescue said it “became clear" the dog was suffering from symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
After requiring continuous care, the rescue said it “became clear" the dog was suffering from symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
Detroit man arrested on charges of burying his dog alive
After a dog was found buried alive in Detroit last fall, the prosecutor charged the owner of the animal. This weekend, he was taken into custody.
After a dog was found buried alive in Detroit last fall, the prosecutor charged the owner of the animal. This weekend, he was taken into custody.
Dog bites Home Depot customer in face, leaves victim 'severely injured'
The woman had asked the customer to give her dog a treat in an effort to train the animal.
The woman had asked the customer to give her dog a treat in an effort to train the animal.
Michigan animal abuse registry could be on next election ballot
Michigan voters could decide whether the state should create an animal abuse registry and a rally is being held on Tuesday in support of the effort.
Michigan voters could decide whether the state should create an animal abuse registry and a rally is being held on Tuesday in support of the effort.
Ferndale Cat Shelter looking for homes for dozens of pets rescued from home
The Ferndale Cat Shelter is caring for 45 cats after the animals were removed from a home Tuesday.
The Ferndale Cat Shelter is caring for 45 cats after the animals were removed from a home Tuesday.
Watch: Twin tiger cubs emerge from their den for the first time
The twin tiger cubs, named Alif and Raya, engaged in some "playful rough and tumble." Sumatran tigers are critically endangered and just 350 remain in the wild, experts say.
The twin tiger cubs, named Alif and Raya, engaged in some "playful rough and tumble." Sumatran tigers are critically endangered and just 350 remain in the wild, experts say.
Ricochet, therapy dog who surfs, dies and leaves heartfelt legacy
The 15-year-old canine helped countless veterans and kids during more than a decade providing therapy in the waves off San Diego, according to her owner Judy Fridono.
The 15-year-old canine helped countless veterans and kids during more than a decade providing therapy in the waves off San Diego, according to her owner Judy Fridono.
California deputies use tax dollars to travel 500 miles, cross 6 counties to kill pet goat: Lawsuit
A mother of a 9-year-old is suing the Shasta District Fair and Event Center (Shasta Fair Association), the County of Shasta, and the Shasta County Sheriff's Department after allegedly seizing a pet goat named Cedar and slaughtering it, according to a lawsuit.
A mother of a 9-year-old is suing the Shasta District Fair and Event Center (Shasta Fair Association), the County of Shasta, and the Shasta County Sheriff's Department after allegedly seizing a pet goat named Cedar and slaughtering it, according to a lawsuit.
Big Cat Rescue featured on 'Tiger King' to close, merge with Arkansas wildlife refuge
Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.
Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.
This year’s Cadbury Easter ‘bunny’ is a one-eyed rescue cat named Crash
For the first time since the contest started five years ago, a rescue pet was chosen to be the face of the Cadbury Clucking Bunny commercial.
For the first time since the contest started five years ago, a rescue pet was chosen to be the face of the Cadbury Clucking Bunny commercial.
Judge: Detroit man beat emotional support puppy while dog's owner was hospitalized
A Detroit man is accused of beating an emotional support puppy while the dog's owner was in the hospital.
A Detroit man is accused of beating an emotional support puppy while the dog's owner was in the hospital.
Eight dolphins die after 'mass stranding' on New Jersey beach, officials say
A total of eight dolphins have died after a 'mass stranding' event on a New Jersey beach - including six who were humanely euthanized after veterinarians found their conditions were rapidly deteriorating,
A total of eight dolphins have died after a 'mass stranding' event on a New Jersey beach - including six who were humanely euthanized after veterinarians found their conditions were rapidly deteriorating,
Dog reunited with owner 2,000 miles away thanks to microchip
When veterinarians in Ohio located the dog's microchip, it showed that she belonged to a man named Jordan, a truck driver based in California.
When veterinarians in Ohio located the dog's microchip, it showed that she belonged to a man named Jordan, a truck driver based in California.
Detroit man in custody after beating puppy, dumping animal in trash for breaking his sunglasses
A Detroit man is accused of beating a pitbull puppy and throwing the dog in the trash because the animal broke his sunglasses.
A Detroit man is accused of beating a pitbull puppy and throwing the dog in the trash because the animal broke his sunglasses.
First responders rescue dog that fell 23 feet down storm drain
The 14-year-old lab fell after city workers uncovered the manhole to inspect storm drains.
The 14-year-old lab fell after city workers uncovered the manhole to inspect storm drains.
The US has a new favorite dog breed, American Kennel Club says
This push-faced, perky-eared breed topped Labrador retrievers for the first time in 31 years.
This push-faced, perky-eared breed topped Labrador retrievers for the first time in 31 years.
Purina recalls more dog food over potentially elevated levels of vitamin D
Purina issued the first recall last month after 2 dogs exhibited signs of vitamin D toxicity.
Purina issued the first recall last month after 2 dogs exhibited signs of vitamin D toxicity.
Ohio zebra badly mauls man's arm, deputies put it down: 'I think he tore my arm off'
A deputy shot a zebra after it attacked a 72-year-old man and nearly ripped his arm from his body.
A deputy shot a zebra after it attacked a 72-year-old man and nearly ripped his arm from his body.