Perdita, ‘World’s Worst Cat,’ gets adopted after snarky Facebook ad

A snarky Facebook post by Mitchell County Animal Rescue led to the adoption of Perdita, the affectionately dubbed “World’s Worst Cat.”

SeaWorld trainers will no longer ride dolphins at theme parks

SeaWorld performers will no longer stand on and ride dolphins, a practice that has been under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year.

Man charged with hanging cat, sending photos to children

Antonio Martin, 41, has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and endangering the welfare of a child after police say he hanged his children’s cat and sent them photos of the dead pet.

White shark named after Kobe Bryant

Who knew Kobe Bryant was interested in sharks? Let alone that he actually got in the ocean water, with possibly the most feared type – white sharks!

Leader Dogs for the Blind looking for volunteers to raise puppies

"Leader dogs for the blind" in Rochester Hills is in need of families to help raise puppies. They are placed with "puppy raisers" from about eight weeks old - to when they turn about 1-year-old.

PETA mocked for calling 'pet' a 'derogatory' term, suggesting 'companion' instead

A spokesperson for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals called the term “pet” (https://www.foxnews.com/category/lifestyle/pets) derogatory, claiming that it patronizes the animal.

Royal Oak dispatch officer and animal lover up for Collin Rose Memorial award

A police dispatch officer working out of Royal Oak has an affinity for animals, so much so she's fostered nearly 300 animals throughout the years.

Playful puppy causes home fire, evacuated to safety

A curious dog caused some serious damage at a home in Los Alamos, New Mexico after he knocked over an ironing board and started a fire.

Introducing Izzy, the Macomb County therapy dog helping kids in court

Rescued from a hoarding situation in Shelby Township, a Goldendoodle has now been tasked with helping kids in court who might be struggling with issues.

U.S. looks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes

Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin.

Garden City neighbors fear for dog left out all winter

A neighbor who didn't want to go on camera, says he spoke with the owners two weeks ago. He says the husband- who is a pastor at the Bible Holiness Church planned to rehome the dog. But his wife wanted to keep it.

Cold-stunned iguanas are actually falling from South Florida trees

The National Weather Service routinely warns people about falling rain, snow and hail, but temperatures are dropping so low in South Florida the forecasters warned residents about falling iguanas.

'Amazing': New embryo created of nearly extinct rhino species

Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in a global effort to keep the species alive. Just two animals remain, and both are female.