2 K-9 deputies recovering after being shot by carjacking suspect

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said on Monday that the suspect accused of shooting two K-9 deputies was charged with carjacking with a firearm and shooting a police dog.

Crate of 8-week-old puppies abandoned in Detroit field for days

Recently, a crate full of 8-week-old puppies was dumped in a Detroit field. Now two are fighting for their lives and the rescue group caring for them says they're seeing more cases like this.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.