Minnesota man opens heart and home to 'misfit' dogs

Lary Schuette packs his home with fourteen dogs that all were chosen because they face some big challenges. Many are in wheelchairs with only two legs that work, others have no legs at all.

Abandoned dog discovered by mail carrier finds forever home

This week, Ruff Start Rescue has stepped in to help a young puppy find a new home with a family just outside the metro.

Dozens of dogs dying from mysterious parvo-like illness in Michigan

A shelter in northern Michigan said 30 dogs had died from the illness, prompting an investigation by the state into what was infecting the animals.

Giant sharks once roamed the earth with a mega-appetite, research shows

Based on their digital creation, researchers calculated that the megalodon would have weighed around 70 tons, or as much as 10 elephants.

Escaped python found hiding under parked car in Texas neighborhood

The massive python was spotted slithering under a car early in the morning by someone out walking their dog, according to local news reports.

Norway euthanizes popular 1,320-pound walrus Freya

Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort.

Rare blue lobster caught by father and son in Maine

“My first instinct was to pull out my phone to document the find because it was such a rare occasion,” Luke Rand said.

Thousands of beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility now ready to be adopted

Over half of the 4,000 beagles rescued from a mass breeding and research facility in Virginia are now ready to be adopted into a loving home. Here’s how to adopt, foster, or help the dogs.

Beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility headed to Michigan

Some of the 4,000 beagles rescued from a Virginia breeding facility in July are on their way to the Humane Society of Huron Valley in Ann Arbor.