Watch: Bear's hilarious attempt to pry open a trash can
The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.
Over 50 cats found in Farmington Hills motel room
An unusual animal hoarding story in Farmington Hills involves dozens of cats staying with their owner in a single motel room.
Volunteers help animals at Metro Detroit shelter keep calm during fireworks
Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL) are stepping up to provide comfort to shelter dogs and cats during fireworks.
California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Pet Summer Safety
Summer can be hot and while that means many of want to spend time outside, we need to keep pet?s safety at the top of mind. We talk with vets about what pet parents need to know to keep animals safe and happy while outdoors, as well as get a lesson in pet CPR incase of an emergency
Clinton Township animal rescue suffers catastrophic damage after broken pipe
The founder of Rejoyceful Animal Rescue had tears in her eyes as she described the damage her nonprofit suffered, worried she wouldn't be able to come out of the catastrophe.
101 dogs saved from puppy mill, and no they're not dalmatians
Some of the breeds of the rescued dogs included Pomeranians, Yorkshire terriers and “doodle" mixes.
Watch: Runaway pet zebra airlifted after great escape in Tennessee
Ed the pet zebra made quite a splash in his new town, running away a day after his arrival. Video shows him being airlifted by helicopter after he was found Sunday.
Study finds yet another benefit of having a dog in the family
A large new study finds that early-life exposure to dogs may reduce the genetic risk of developing eczema in children, offering more evidence of the health benefits of having a pet.
Rising pet care costs find many owners unprepared, study shows
More pet owners are opting to invest in wellness plans and pet insurance for their furry family members, adding to their annual pet care costs.
'She knew to save me': Alaska woman says dog died protecting her from moose attack
An Alaska woman is grieving the loss of her 15-year-old dog, Daisy, who died protecting her during a violent moose attack.
Michigan Humane sees increase of pets from deported owners
It is an issue Michigan Humane locations like that in Westland, have been planning for ever since immigration-related executive orders were signed back in January.
One of Big Bear’s bald eaglets has officially left the nest
Big Bear's beloved bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, are a step closer to becoming empty nesters after one of their two female eaglets took her first flight from the nest.
Pet-friendly Michigan state park beaches: Where to take your dog swimming this summer
A number of Michigan state park and recreation area beaches allow pets to swim. See the list here.
Here's how to spot and treat allergies in dogs and cats
As spring continues, veterinarians report a rise in pet allergies, with most cases triggered by environmental factors like pollen, grasses, and fleas, while others stem from food sensitivities.
Deputies try laser pointer on bobcat in Colorado home: ‘Cats are all the same’
When a bobcat wandered into a Colorado home and perched on a shelf, deputies tried to coax it down with a laser pointer—only for the wild feline to ignore the classic cat trick.
Detroit animal hoarding case leads to hazmat rescue, several dogs and cats found dead
An animal hoarding situation in Metro Detroit became such a danger that it required a hazmat team.
Cat used to smuggle drugs into Costa Rican prison, video shows
Authorities in Costa Rica say a cat was used in an attempt to smuggle drugs into a prison in Pococí earlier this month.
Holly police, vet help cremate dog hit and killed in front of disabled man
After a Holly man's dog was hit and killed, police and a nearby vet clinic stepped up to help lay the animal to rest.
Michigan bird migration: Influx expected over next few days
An influx of migrating birds is expected over Michigan this week.