Scammers targeting people who have lost pets in Detroit

A new phone scam in Detroit comes from people posing as staff of the Detroit Animal Care and Control, telling the individual they have found their pet and need money for emergency surgery.

Florida woman allegedly drowned dog in airport bathroom after pet denied boarding, police say

A Florida woman allegedly drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after she was told she could not board her flight with the pet because she didn't have the proper paperwork, an official arrest affidavit shows.

Macomb County man found strangling dad's dog sentenced

The 48-year-old man pleaded no contest to one count of animal cruelty. The man's father had returned home in January to find the suspect with his arms around the dog, unable to remove them.

Roseville pit bull saved after being thrown from vehicle

A pit bull is recovering today after it was tossed from a moving vehicle. A witness saw it and is hoping to find the people responsible.

Detroit Zoo unveils newest penguin, Atticus

Meet the Detroit Zoo's newest penguin chick, a big ball of fluff named Atticus.

Watch: Firefighters save goat stranded on 5th-floor ledge in Spain

Firefighters in Madrid rescued a goat stranded on a fifth-floor window ledge using carrots and lettuce to lure it to safety.

Rebel Dogs Detroit seeks new homes for injured dogs

Two injured dogs who were found by rescuers, were given a second chance when Rebel Dogs Detroit gave them a new safe and happy future.

Watch: Emotional reunion as stolen dog returns home after over 7 years

A tearful reunion between a family and their beloved dog was caught on tape more than seven years after she was stolen from their yard.

Detroit pitbull recovering after owner admits to stabbing on Facebook Live

A dog is recovering in a shelter after being stabbed multiple times by its owner. The pitbull, pictured above, was fighting for her life after her owner went on Facebook Live admitting to stabbing the dog because she went after their cat.

Pet microchip alert: Metro Detroit vets say to re-register chips after business closure

Microchips are a safety net for people who worry about their pet running off and getting lost. But after a microchip company closed its doors, many vets say it is time to possibly re-register your pet's chip.

Endangered gorilla dies at San Francisco Zoo at age 43

 A critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, named "Oscar Jonesy," died on Thursday afternoon following a medical procedure at 43 years old, according to the San Francisco Zoo.