Okefenokee Joe, an alligator believed to be as old as WWII, passes away
An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.
An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.
VIDEO: Cat survives death-defying fall at Florida stadium with help of American flag
It looks like this cat used one of his nine lives after falling from a death-defying height.
It looks like this cat used one of his nine lives after falling from a death-defying height.
Dogs of 9/11: Heroic canines combed debris, offered comfort
Thousands of firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to Ground Zero, including more than 300 specialized canine search and rescue teams.
Thousands of firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to Ground Zero, including more than 300 specialized canine search and rescue teams.
Former Detroit Animal Care and Control employees claim inhumane practices, shelter disputes it
Two former employees said Detroit Animal Care and Control doesn't treat the animals they're picking up with the proper attention. Leadership, however, says that's simply not true.
Two former employees said Detroit Animal Care and Control doesn't treat the animals they're picking up with the proper attention. Leadership, however, says that's simply not true.
Take your dog swimming at Ann Arbor's Buhr Park Pool
Ann Arbor's Buhr Park Pool will open for dogs after it closes for the season.
Ann Arbor's Buhr Park Pool will open for dogs after it closes for the season.
Detroit Zoo begins giving COVID-19 vaccine to some at-risk animals
Some animals at the Detroit Zoo will get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Some animals at the Detroit Zoo will get the COVID-19 vaccine.
All smiles at the annual Mutt March at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks this weekend
People and their pets gathered at Stony Creek Metropark Saturday morning, braving the weekend humidity and heat to turnout for the animal agency's fundraising walk.
People and their pets gathered at Stony Creek Metropark Saturday morning, braving the weekend humidity and heat to turnout for the animal agency's fundraising walk.
Northern Michigan animal control agency faces $124K budget shortfall after county misses tax renewal deadline
An animal control agency in northern Michigan may have to cut some of the full-time and part-time positions after county officials forgot to put the property tax renewal on the fall ballot.
An animal control agency in northern Michigan may have to cut some of the full-time and part-time positions after county officials forgot to put the property tax renewal on the fall ballot.
Doggy Dip: Take your pup for a swim at Ypsilanti's Rolling Hills Water Park
Take your dog for a swim during Doggy Dip at Rolling Hills Water Park in Ypsilanti.
Take your dog for a swim during Doggy Dip at Rolling Hills Water Park in Ypsilanti.
More than 80 pets rescued in Oakland County animal hoarding case, 16 cats dead
Animal control officers in Oakland County rescued dozens of pets from an Independence Township home.
Animal control officers in Oakland County rescued dozens of pets from an Independence Township home.
Michigan confirms first 2021 case of mosquito-borne EEE in Livingston County horse
Michigan's first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE, was identified in a Livingston County horse.
Michigan's first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE, was identified in a Livingston County horse.
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies after suffering apparent heart attack at 2
Riggs, an Oakland County Sheriff's Office K-9, died in his handler's arms at Meadow the Brook Amphitheatre.
Riggs, an Oakland County Sheriff's Office K-9, died in his handler's arms at Meadow the Brook Amphitheatre.
Antibodies detected in white-tailed deer exposed to COVID-19 in 4 states, study says
Evidence of COVID-19 antibodies were found in 40% of white-tailed deer samples taken from Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania.
Evidence of COVID-19 antibodies were found in 40% of white-tailed deer samples taken from Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania.
Tortoises stolen from Grosse Pointe Woods pet store recovered
Two tortoises were taken from their enclosure last week. The crime was undone making the owner of Lou's Pet Shop incredibly grateful.
Two tortoises were taken from their enclosure last week. The crime was undone making the owner of Lou's Pet Shop incredibly grateful.
Dog food recalled due to elevated levels of vitamin D
51,000 packages of Simply Nourish dog food have been recalled due to high levels of vitamin D that may cause serious health problems in dogs.
51,000 packages of Simply Nourish dog food have been recalled due to high levels of vitamin D that may cause serious health problems in dogs.
1st 2021 murder hornet sighting confirmed: Here’s what you need to know
A live murder hornet was found on Wednesday in Washington State, the first sighting of the deadly insect of the 2021 season.
A live murder hornet was found on Wednesday in Washington State, the first sighting of the deadly insect of the 2021 season.
72 dogs flown from overcrowded Bahamas shelter to find homes in Michigan
A flight from the Bahamas brought 72 dogs to Michigan, where they will find their forever homes.
A flight from the Bahamas brought 72 dogs to Michigan, where they will find their forever homes.
Michigan's first 2021 case of West Nile virus confirmed in horse
Michigan's first case of West Nile virus in 2021 was confirmed last month after a horse contracted the illness.
Michigan's first case of West Nile virus in 2021 was confirmed last month after a horse contracted the illness.
Dog excitedly rings bell after seeing bears in swimming pool
Daisy was eager to get outside and say hello to some unexpected visitors — a family of bears taking a dip in the backyard swimming pool.
Daisy was eager to get outside and say hello to some unexpected visitors — a family of bears taking a dip in the backyard swimming pool.
FOX 2 teams up with city of Detroit for all-day pet adoption event
It's a hectic time to be running an animal shelter. It's probably even crazier to be the pets moving from shelter to home and back to shelter. That's why FOX 2 is teaming up with Detroit Animal Care & Control to see if we can empty the shelters.
It's a hectic time to be running an animal shelter. It's probably even crazier to be the pets moving from shelter to home and back to shelter. That's why FOX 2 is teaming up with Detroit Animal Care & Control to see if we can empty the shelters.