Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says

Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says

The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.

The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.

Detroit Animal Care waiving all fees for adopted dogs and cats for rest of month

Detroit Animal Care waiving all fees for adopted dogs and cats for rest of month

While no dog had to be put down because of overcrowding - this same situation could easily happen again. This is why it's so important for people to know there are always dogs here looking for a loving home.

While no dog had to be put down because of overcrowding - this same situation could easily happen again. This is why it's so important for people to know there are always dogs here looking for a loving home.

All dog adoptions are free at Detroit Animal Control as staff faces overcrowding

All dog adoptions are free at Detroit Animal Control as staff faces overcrowding

"We’re waiving all fees - dogs leave here fully vaccinated, microchipped, sterilized," she said. "If you’re a Detroit resident you also leave with a dog license so you’re legal to go."

"We’re waiving all fees - dogs leave here fully vaccinated, microchipped, sterilized," she said. "If you’re a Detroit resident you also leave with a dog license so you’re legal to go."

National Zoo lions, tigers test 'presumptive positive' for COVID-19

National Zoo lions, tigers test 'presumptive positive' for COVID-19

Officials at the Smithsonian's National Zoo say six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers have tested presumptive positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.

Officials at the Smithsonian's National Zoo say six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers have tested presumptive positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.

If you see a dead deer by water, report it to the Michigan DNR -- Here's why

If you see a dead deer by water, report it to the Michigan DNR -- Here's why

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking that you report dead deer near water. The department is monitoring cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD).

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking that you report dead deer near water. The department is monitoring cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD).

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Dogs of 9/11: Heroic canines combed debris, offered comfort

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

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.

All smiles at the annual Mutt March at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks this weekend

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

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.