Dogs

Detroit city officials announced investments to improve community safety and animal care in the city. This comes months after 9-year-old Emma Hernandez…

Suburban Detroit police say a dog fatally mauled a 4-year-old boy despite his mother's efforts to defend him during the attack.The boy was pronounced dead…

On a warm, sunny afternoon last week, I went to one of Ann Arbor’s city pools knowing full well I would not be allowed to swim. As I walked in, I spotted…

The alleged owner of three dogs that attacked and killed a nine-year-old Detroit girl was arraigned on murder charges Thursday.Pierre Cleveland was Emma…

Nine-year-old Emma Hernandez should be getting ready for fourth grade. Instead, her family is planning her funeral.On Monday, the little girl was attacked…

Michigan residents may soon have protection from prosecution if they smash a car window to save a dog.State Rep. Beau LaFave, R-Iron Mountain, drafted…

If your dog is sick, keep it at home. Michigan officials have issued that warning to try to prevent the spread of canine influenza.The Department of…

As temperatures rise, lawmakers in Lansing want to make sure people aren’t leaving their animals in their cars.Legislation passed a state Senate committee…

No bans on pit bulls allowed, says the Michigan Senate.The chamber voted 22-13 on Thursday to prohibit local governments from dictating breed-specific…

An archeological dig yields more than arrowheads, shards of pottery, or pieces of jewelry.They also yield bones.A research team at the University of…