Dog that mauled Hazel Park 4-year-old was taken in to help a friend, family says

The family of the 4-year-old boy mauled to death by a dog Tuesday night in Hazel Park says they had taken the dog into their home to help a friend in need and that the dog had never shown aggressive behavior.

'Over capacity' animal shelter hosts Halloween adoption event

The Douglas County Humane Society is hosting a "Spook-tacular" adoption event throughout the week and weekend.

19 show horses die in raging fire

A devastating fire swept through a barn, killing 19 show horses. It happened at Carney Performance Horses in Bartow County.

DeKalb County Police K-9 recovering after shooting

He was critically injured in the line of duty, but a DeKalb County Police K-9 is recovering.

Wedding held for therapy dogs at North Texas hospital

Wedding bells were ringing at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center on Friday, but it wasn’t for patients.

Fat cat can't be bothered with treadmill workout

A morbidly obese cat in Washington is under strict orders to shed some pounds -- and she's not happy about it.

'Amazing' puppy grows back fur after rescue, adoption

One young puppy in England has likely never looked or felt better since being adopted by a kindhearted veterinary worker and recovering from a nasty case of mange that left her body nearly naked without fur.

Good dog at shelter for more than 500 days looking for forever home

A very lovable dog who has spent more than 500 days at a Maryland animal shelter is looking for the happy ending she deserves.

World Series: ‘Nicholas’ the rescued dolphin predicts Nationals win

‘Nicholas’ the Dolphin, one of the rescued residents at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, is weighing in on the World Series matchup. He made his prediction Tuesday at the aquarium by choosing between two tankside ballcaps.

Desert Storm veteran seeks help funding dog's life-saving surgery

An animal rescue hopes to help a Desert Storm veteran who sought funding assistance for her dog who is in dire need of surgery.