Detroit Animal Welfare Group battles over license with Michigan DNR
The attorney for a Detroit animal welfare group says the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is trying to shut down part of what they do, which is rehabilitating wildlife.
Farmington Hills deer culls approved - What the city plans to do
In an effort to address a growing deer population, the Farmington Hills City Council approved culls Tuesday. Both sharpshooters with suppressed rifles and hunters with crossbows will participate in scheduled culls.
Alligator spotted in Ecorse, rescued and taken to a shelter
Spring is bringing out all the critters, even ones that aren’t native to Michigan, like an alligator.
Troy woman reunites with stolen French Bulldog after police sting
When Troy resident Lindsey Williams realized her French Bulldog was missing, the family was devastated.
Watch: Mama black bear spotted with rambunctious cubs in North Carolina neighborhood
A mama bear and her four cubs were caught on camera exploring a backyard in Asheville, North Carolina.
25-year-old arrested in Detroit kitten neglect case, facing charges
The man police say left behind two kittens at a Detroit gas station, with one dying, has been arrested.
Therapy dog retires from ‘cuddle manager’ job after 8 years at children’s hospital
Holly visited the hospital 500 times to fulfill her duty as "cuddle manager."
Wyandotte firefighters rescue dog trapped under shed
When they arrived at the house, they saw a dog, Rosie, who had managed to get herself trapped under a shed.
Detroit animal abuse: Abandoned kitten rescued after being dropped off at gas station
Two kittens were tossed out of a vehicle at a Detroit gas station, where the driver hit and killed one, but the other survived and has been rescued.
Detroit animal abuse: Driver drops two kittens at gas station, leaving one dead
A horrible case of neglect was caught on camera when officials said two kittens were dumped at a gas station, resulting in the death of one of them.
Emu and dogs have a blast playing chase at Florida farm
An emu who grew up with a dog was seen having a blast playing a game of chase with two of his canine pals at their farm home in Vero Beach, Florida.
Michigan penguin wins March of the Penguin Madness
Phil, a penguin from Michigan, is wearing the March of the Penguin Madness crown after battling through a bracket of 48 other other flightless birds.
Livonia woman's dog found safe four days after running away
A family's heartache was erased after a dog named Charlie was found after going missing following a car ride in Livonia.
Potato, the dog, rescued by state police while running on highway
The Troopers spent about 15 minutes searching for and rescuing the 4-year-old Boston Terrier as she was running around on and near I-75 in Holly Township.
Watch: Coyote gets 'booped' by its potential rodent dinner
The video captured along Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state shows the small rodent sneak up behind the coyote and “tag" its tail.
Michigan penguin makes it to March of the Penguin Madness finals; Detroit Zoo's Atticus eliminated
A fluffy king penguin from the Detroit Zoo, Atticus, who made it far in March of the Penguin Madness sadly did not make it to the finals - but another Michigan competitor is still hanging on. Phil from the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is hoping to win it all.
Detroit woman accused of stabbing dog, fleeing Michigan after posting video of injured pet
A Detroit woman is now facing charges after police say she stabbed her dog, allegedly posted a video of the injured animal on social media, and then fled the state.
Livonia woman's dog runs away after driving over pothole
Driving over a pothole is almost inevitable if you live in Michigan. For one Livonia woman, it also led to her dog running away. Charlie is now missing.
Oakland County dog dock closes permanently due to E. coli
The Orion Oaks Dog Park dog dock is permanently closed due to E. coli.
Fundraiser for Gideon, dog nearly burned to death in boiling water, is big success
A fundraiser, hosted by the Detroit Animal Welfare Group, to raise money for the continued care of a dog who was nearly killed after being burned in boiling water, was a big success Sunday.



















