Coyotes spotted in Detroit: What to do to keep your pets safe
Coyotes are making some rare appearances, including one spotted in downtown Detroit. Meanwhile, wildlife experts are issuing warnings for pet owners.
Coyotes are making some rare appearances, including one spotted in downtown Detroit. Meanwhile, wildlife experts are issuing warnings for pet owners.
Keeping pets safe in cold: what the experts say
Michigan winters can be brutal for our pets and keeping dogs outside can kill them - that's where investigators from Michigan Humane step in.
Michigan winters can be brutal for our pets and keeping dogs outside can kill them - that's where investigators from Michigan Humane step in.
From bassets to bolonki: American Kennel Club adds 3 new breeds
The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers.
The AKC recognizes 205 breeds, including these three newcomers.
TSA’s 2026 Canine Calendar spotlights the canine heroes keeping US airports safe - See the featured dogs
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
Purina Foundation awards $1.165 million in grants to nonprofits across US to support animal welfare efforts
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
Dog biscuits recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
Dog biscuits sold in several states have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
Dog biscuits sold in several states have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
See it: Officer glides onto frozen New Jersey lake to rescue a trapped dog
First responders leaped into action on Wednesday after a dog wandered onto a frozen lake in New Jersey.
First responders leaped into action on Wednesday after a dog wandered onto a frozen lake in New Jersey.
Most popular cat and dog names of 2025
When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.
When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.
Dog in Oakland County Animal Shelter for nearly entire year finds home
A dog who spent most of 2025 in the Oakland County Animal Shelter has been adopted after the shelter shared that he was looking for a home.
A dog who spent most of 2025 in the Oakland County Animal Shelter has been adopted after the shelter shared that he was looking for a home.
Pontiac woman found guilty of animal neglect after 37 dogs, cats rescued from 'severe, unsanitary' conditions
A Pontiac woman who argued that she was helping dozens of animals found living in poor conditions is now awaiting sentencing after she was found guilty of animal neglect last week.
A Pontiac woman who argued that she was helping dozens of animals found living in poor conditions is now awaiting sentencing after she was found guilty of animal neglect last week.
Detroit man charged after dogs found frozen to death
A Detroit man accused of leaving his dogs outside in the cold, resulting in two of them dying, is now facing charges.
A Detroit man accused of leaving his dogs outside in the cold, resulting in two of them dying, is now facing charges.
Live nativity scene outside raises animal cruelty questions in Eastpointe
A resident says the church used live animals in its nativity scene on Dec. 3rd exposing them to possible harm in the freezing temperatures.
A resident says the church used live animals in its nativity scene on Dec. 3rd exposing them to possible harm in the freezing temperatures.
Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
Dog found frozen to death at Detroit home after being allegedly neglected
A dog was found dead in the cold in Detroit on Thursday and officials from Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) said it was the cause of possible neglect as temperatures plummeted outside.
A dog was found dead in the cold in Detroit on Thursday and officials from Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) said it was the cause of possible neglect as temperatures plummeted outside.
Oakland County Animal Shelter warns of scammer tricking people into donating money
A scammer posing as the Oakland County Animal Shelter is trying to trick people into donating money.
A scammer posing as the Oakland County Animal Shelter is trying to trick people into donating money.
Mt. Clemens residents work to hold neighbor accountable for allegedly leaving dogs outside
Temperatures are dropping, but tempers are rising as Mt. Clemens neighbors intensify their efforts to hold a dog owner accountable and compel him to bring his dogs inside from the bitter cold.
Temperatures are dropping, but tempers are rising as Mt. Clemens neighbors intensify their efforts to hold a dog owner accountable and compel him to bring his dogs inside from the bitter cold.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.