Michigan animal rescue desperate for donations after social media fiasco
On any given day, the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan has roughly 40 or more cats and dogs daily in its care.
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On any given day, the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan has roughly 40 or more cats and dogs daily in its care.
The wheelchaired broad-breasted bird died suddenly after surgery to amputate his infected leg.
Nearly three dozen cats have suddenly filled an already-at-capacity shelter in Washtenaw County, all of them coming from what shelter leaders say is a hoarder's home.
A senior dog was found wandering in Metro Detroit with multiple health issues. But with the help of the River Rouge Animal Shelter, Grand Papa has found a new home.
The widow of a Detroit man mauled by three dogs has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the dogs' owners, the city shelter and a nonprofit that supports their operations.
Throughout the month of May, the Detroit Animal Care and Control shelter is hosting special adoption events to try to clear the shelter on Chrysler Drive, just south of Clay Street.
In 2019, the organization Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control started "Detroit Dog-Ventures."
The Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet, one of the cutest events in sports, has helped hundreds of dogs find forever homes.
"If you're bundled up, and you find that it's too cold and you can't handle it any longer, your dog probably can't either," one veterinarian said.
The Oakland County Animal Shelter is in for a special Christmas gift thanks to a pair of Holly High School students who are making sure the community knows the passion of one of their classmates.
The City of Detroit is closer to completing a new state-of-the-art facility for Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) on the east side.
This week, 70 restaurants will have select signature cocktails and 100% of the proceeds from those drinks will go to Detroit Dog Rescue.
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is auctioning off drawings of dogs done by inmates, and the proceeds will benefit the animal shelter.
Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest after police officers brought them a cat that had been shot with an arrow.
The shelter will close for 10 to 14 days as the building is being cleaned.
The Humane Society of Huron Valley is in urgent need of towels and blankets to care for its animals.
The fluffy white cat with gray spots and a gray tail was looking for a new owner who could help maintain his special diet and get him to a healthy weight.
Animal advocates and law enforcement want to see another layer of accountability to prevent convicted animal abusers from ever owning a pet again.
A Michigan man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in an investigation of a sinister online community that pressures children into acts of self-harm and sexual abuse images.
Officials say Hugh Lusk was set to appear for a trial in September, but he failed to show up and has been on the run since.
Jihaad Ahmad, 36, was arraigned on one count of false report or threat of terrorism.
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
City officials said payments will be made through a secure platform and managed by PayPal.
A Michigan man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in an investigation of a sinister online community that pressures children into acts of self-harm and sexual abuse images.
Officials say Hugh Lusk was set to appear for a trial in September, but he failed to show up and has been on the run since.
Jihaad Ahmad, 36, was arraigned on one count of false report or threat of terrorism.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, one of a few public officials involved in the Harris campaign, spoke after Donald Trump was projected to win the 2024 presidential election.
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
Stellantis, which owns brands like Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram, says the job cuts are effective Jan. 5, 2025.
Shipments dropped by 20% to 1.2 million vehicles in the third quarter from 1.5 million a year earlier.
At a rally in Novi over the weekend, Former President Donald Trump promised to save the auto industry in Michigan, and to bring back manufacturing jobs to the state.
The company said after financial markets closed on Monday that it made $892 million from July through September, compared with $1.2 billion it made a year earlier.
The motto for the new INKAS Ram 1500 is "Built for Civilians, Armored Discreetly."
The mystery song is called "Subways of Your Mind," and was recorded by a little-known 1980s German band called FEX.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Downtown Detroit will soon be home to an entertainment hub where people can immerse themselves in live sporting events and other unique experiences.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
A Michigan man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in an investigation of a sinister online community that pressures children into acts of self-harm and sexual abuse images.
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
City officials said payments will be made through a secure platform and managed by PayPal.
An election official in a small Michigan county that was a cradle for unfounded election conspiracy theories in 2020 lost a write-in campaign to keep her job.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
Michigan health officials are warning residents about a rise in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
A new $125 million investment is set to help with school safety and mental health grants.
The Detroit Lions didn't acquire Za'Darius Smith to win just any game.
Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1.
Brandon Miller scored off an offensive rebound at the buzzer to lift Charlotte Hornets to a dramatic 108-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Lions have lived up to lofty expectations, looking like a Super Bowl contender.
The NYC Marathon forced the Detroit Pistons to take the subway to Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Trump and Harris and their anointed representatives continue to make campaign stops in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other places in Michigan, a critical battleground state.
As Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance campaign in the Great Lakes States in rapid succession, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in on voters pollsters say are up for grabs in this critical swing state.
President Biden referred to Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat by Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election as a "setback" Thursday morning, in his first speech to the nation following the election.
The Detroit Historical Museum invites you to take a trip down memory lane with its new exhibit, Toy Town. The exhibit runs Nov. 9, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025.
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Two women were killed and a man was injured early Thursday morning in a fiery crash on Detroit's east side. Frank Crosson, who lives across the street from where the crash happened, jumped in to help immediately before first responders arrived.
The first Thursday of every month is Furry Thursdays at the Friends of Detroit Animal Care & Control. The evening hours dog adoption event is from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.