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Pets and Animals

Detroit animal abuse: Driver drops two kittens at gas station, leaving one dead

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.

April 22, 2025 11:30pm EDT
Emu and dogs have a blast playing chase at Florida farm

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.

April 21, 2025 4:55pm EDT
Michigan penguin wins March of the Penguin Madness

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.

April 18, 2025 11:37am EDT
Livonia woman's dog found safe four days after running away

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.

April 15, 2025 8:37pm EDT
Potato, the dog, rescued by state police while running on highway

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.

April 13, 2025 8:41pm EDT
Watch: Coyote gets 'booped' by its potential rodent dinner

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.

April 13, 2025 2:19pm EDT
Michigan penguin makes it to March of the Penguin Madness finals; Detroit Zoo's Atticus eliminated

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.

April 10, 2025 12:39pm EDT
Detroit woman accused of stabbing dog, fleeing Michigan after posting video of injured pet

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.

April 10, 2025 8:20am EDT
Livonia woman's dog runs away after driving over pothole

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.

April 9, 2025 5:21pm EDT
Oakland County dog dock closes permanently due to E. coli

Oakland County dog dock closes permanently due to E. coli

The Orion Oaks Dog Park dog dock is permanently closed due to E. coli.

April 8, 2025 8:57am EDT
Fundraiser for Gideon, dog nearly burned to death in boiling water, is big success

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.

April 6, 2025 7:17pm EDT
Horse collapses, dies on downtown Atlanta sidewalk

Horse collapses, dies on downtown Atlanta sidewalk

Police are investigating the death of a horse that was found on a sidewalk in downtown Atlanta.

April 6, 2025 1:11pm EDT
Nevada deputies seize 7 'emotional support' tigers from home

Nevada deputies seize 7 'emotional support' tigers from home

Authorities in Nevada seized seven "emotional support" tigers from a home last week. The owner claimed he got some of the tigers from Joe Exotic.

April 6, 2025 1:00pm EDT
Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack

Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack

A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.

April 4, 2025 11:09am EDT
Detroit Zoo's Atticus waddles into semi-finals of March of the Penguin Madness - How to vote for him

Detroit Zoo's Atticus waddles into semi-finals of March of the Penguin Madness - How to vote for him

The Detroit Zoo's newest penguin, Atticus, continues to advance in this year's March of the Penguin Madness bracket.

April 4, 2025 8:47am EDT
Romeo puppy improving after allegedly dipped in boiling water by owner's daughter

Romeo puppy improving after allegedly dipped in boiling water by owner's daughter

It's hard to believe this spunky Jack Russell Terrier mix almost didn't survive one of the most unimaginable animal abuse cases last January after being dipped in boiling water, allegedly by the owner's daughter.

April 3, 2025 11:06pm EDT
Mini dachshund who escaped owners 1 year ago continues to evade capture on remote island

Mini dachshund who escaped owners 1 year ago continues to evade capture on remote island

A dog was spotted by locals as owners hope to bring her home safely.

April 3, 2025 5:52pm EDT
Rescued dog from LA evades capture after escaping adoptive home in Alaska

Rescued dog from LA evades capture after escaping adoptive home in Alaska

Rescued from a California shelter after devastating wildfires, Jackie was adopted by a family in February but slipped her collar and fled into a forested area.

April 2, 2025 6:56pm EDT
Residents along Detroit's Rouge River say dead fish washing ashore is common

Residents along Detroit's Rouge River say dead fish washing ashore is common

Something fishy is happening along the Rouge River in Detroit, as dead fish have been floating ashore near the Fort Street Bridge.

April 1, 2025 11:27pm EDT
Mini dachshund evades capture on Australian island for over a year; rescuers seek help

Mini dachshund evades capture on Australian island for over a year; rescuers seek help

Valerie was recently caught on surveillance footage and rescuers are zeroing in on her location, but they need the public's help.

March 31, 2025 5:30pm EDT
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