Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
Dog found frozen to death at Detroit home after being allegedly neglected
A dog was found dead in the cold in Detroit on Thursday and officials from Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) said it was the cause of possible neglect as temperatures plummeted outside.
A dog was found dead in the cold in Detroit on Thursday and officials from Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) said it was the cause of possible neglect as temperatures plummeted outside.
Oakland County Animal Shelter warns of scammer tricking people into donating money
A scammer posing as the Oakland County Animal Shelter is trying to trick people into donating money.
A scammer posing as the Oakland County Animal Shelter is trying to trick people into donating money.
Mt. Clemens residents work to hold neighbor accountable for allegedly leaving dogs outside
Temperatures are dropping, but tempers are rising as Mt. Clemens neighbors intensify their efforts to hold a dog owner accountable and compel him to bring his dogs inside from the bitter cold.
Temperatures are dropping, but tempers are rising as Mt. Clemens neighbors intensify their efforts to hold a dog owner accountable and compel him to bring his dogs inside from the bitter cold.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
Detroit woman finds alligator in recently-deceased son's bedroom
The rescue crew took him in later on Tuesday from the home on Grand River and 7 Mile.
The rescue crew took him in later on Tuesday from the home on Grand River and 7 Mile.
Metro Detroit animal shelter seeks donations to feed pets special Thanksgiving dinners
Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL) plans to again serve its shelter pets special Thanksgiving meals, but it needs help to make it happen.
Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL) plans to again serve its shelter pets special Thanksgiving meals, but it needs help to make it happen.
'There is a goat outside': Goat runs amok in Detroit, found by two brothers on city’s west side
Daelan Scott and his brother, Jupiter Star, met Smokey the goat for the first time on Monday since he got loose and scared them.
Daelan Scott and his brother, Jupiter Star, met Smokey the goat for the first time on Monday since he got loose and scared them.
Photos: Great ape escape forces lockdown at Indiana zoo
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.
Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster
The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.
The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.
Detroit residents can get free dog, cat food at drive-thru pet food pantry Friday
Detroit Animal Care and Control is hosting a drive-thru pet food pantry that will distribute dog and cat food to residents in need.
Detroit Animal Care and Control is hosting a drive-thru pet food pantry that will distribute dog and cat food to residents in need.
Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
Why chocolate is toxic for dogs; vets urge caution during Halloween
Veterinarians warn dog owners: even small amounts of chocolate can be deadly for pets this Halloween. Here’s why and which types are most toxic.
Veterinarians warn dog owners: even small amounts of chocolate can be deadly for pets this Halloween. Here’s why and which types are most toxic.
Dog in Warren shelter for more than 4 years finds home
After spending more than four years of his life at I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven in Warren, a shelter dog named Udon now has a home to call his own.
After spending more than four years of his life at I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven in Warren, a shelter dog named Udon now has a home to call his own.
Detroit Dog Rescue takes notice of Metro Detroit woman rescuing neglected dogs and cats
A Metro Detroit woman is saving dumped dogs out of her own pocket and has now gained the attention of the Detroit Dog Rescue.
A Metro Detroit woman is saving dumped dogs out of her own pocket and has now gained the attention of the Detroit Dog Rescue.
Shelter dog has spent over 4 years waiting for a special home
"He’s been with us 1,632 days," said Kris Westphal, an iHeartDogs volunteer coordinator.
"He’s been with us 1,632 days," said Kris Westphal, an iHeartDogs volunteer coordinator.
Metro Detroit woman rescues neglected dogs and cats, giving them another chance at life
Some of Detroit’s most neglected and forgotten dogs are getting another shot, thanks to a Metro Detroit woman caring for her dogs in a makeshift encampment on the city's west side.
Some of Detroit’s most neglected and forgotten dogs are getting another shot, thanks to a Metro Detroit woman caring for her dogs in a makeshift encampment on the city's west side.