Michigan deputy duct taped rescue dog, shot three times, dumped in a ditch - sheriff says
A Michigan sheriff's deputy has been fired after he duct taped his dog and shot it three times before dumping him in a ditch in September.
A Michigan sheriff's deputy has been fired after he duct taped his dog and shot it three times before dumping him in a ditch in September.
Dog of terminally ill Philadelphia woman receives hundreds of adoption requests
Rosie, the faithful companion of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman, receives hundreds of adoption requests from people all over the country.
Rosie, the faithful companion of a terminally ill Philadelphia woman, receives hundreds of adoption requests from people all over the country.
Miranda Lambert partnering with Detroit Pit Crew during June concert
The country music star is a big advocate for pets and shelter adoptions. On June 3 at Pine Knob, her nonprofit's little red wagon will be looking for donations.
The country music star is a big advocate for pets and shelter adoptions. On June 3 at Pine Knob, her nonprofit's little red wagon will be looking for donations.
Michigan State Police respond to 11 car vs. deer crashes in First District in past day
Michigan State Police troopers responded to 11 crashes with deer in one day in the First District, which includes Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw counties.
Michigan State Police troopers responded to 11 crashes with deer in one day in the First District, which includes Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw counties.
Authorities seize 65 dogs, puppies from Michigan home
Sixty-five dogs and puppies that were not being cared for properly were seized from a Michigan home.
Sixty-five dogs and puppies that were not being cared for properly were seized from a Michigan home.
Father and son sentenced for illegally killing grizzly bear, leading to cub’s death
Jared and Rex Baum pleaded guilty in Idaho and admitted to covering up the crime.
Jared and Rex Baum pleaded guilty in Idaho and admitted to covering up the crime.
Highly infectious bird flu reaches Michigan's Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said the highly contagious avian influenza, also known as bird flu, was detected in Menominee County in the UP.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said the highly contagious avian influenza, also known as bird flu, was detected in Menominee County in the UP.
Most dog owners are improperly feeding their pets, study finds
A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.
A recent study shows less than 5% of dog owners are following FDA guidelines when it comes to feeding their pets.
These pet-friendly Michigan state park cabins let you take your dog or cat camping
Pet-friendly Michigan state park campgrounds let you take your dogs and cats camping.
Pet-friendly Michigan state park campgrounds let you take your dogs and cats camping.
Dogs’ faces evolved to improve human connection, study shows
Scientists believe man’s best friend developed those caring, “puppy-dog eyes” over time as a way to communicate and show empathy.
Scientists believe man’s best friend developed those caring, “puppy-dog eyes” over time as a way to communicate and show empathy.
Bring your dog along to these Michigan state park pet-friendly beaches
Check out these Michigan state parks with pet-friendly beaches.
Check out these Michigan state parks with pet-friendly beaches.
Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading across US
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
Missing hiker’s body found in Griffith Park with emaciated dog by his side
A hiker who went missing two weeks ago was found dead in Griffith Park with his dog by his side, authorities said.
A hiker who went missing two weeks ago was found dead in Griffith Park with his dog by his side, authorities said.
Humane Society of Huron Valley helps find homes for dogs saved from Northern Michigan breeding operation
The Humane Society of Huron Valley has been helping dogs rescued from a Northern Michigan breeding operation.
The Humane Society of Huron Valley has been helping dogs rescued from a Northern Michigan breeding operation.
John Travolta’s son adopts Oscars pup held by Jamie Lee Curtis during Betty White tribute
Jamie Lee Curtis advocated for Mac and Cheese, a rescue puppy from Paw Works, during a tribute for the late Betty White at the Oscars on Sunday but little did she know, Mac and Cheese would find her fur-ever home sooner than expected.
Jamie Lee Curtis advocated for Mac and Cheese, a rescue puppy from Paw Works, during a tribute for the late Betty White at the Oscars on Sunday but little did she know, Mac and Cheese would find her fur-ever home sooner than expected.
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
Mother Nature helps man snag 140-pound record-monster in Missouri lake
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
Upper Peninsula city closing road during evenings to protect migrating salamanders
Closures will be up until at least April 15 for migrating salamanders.
Closures will be up until at least April 15 for migrating salamanders.
What to do if you see dead fish in Michigan waters this spring
Seeing dead fish in the spring is common, according to the Michigan DNR, but sometimes it is a sign of a problem.
Seeing dead fish in the spring is common, according to the Michigan DNR, but sometimes it is a sign of a problem.