Animals

Grand Rapids and A Pleasant Dog are offering free and $5 dog training classes this summer, including leash training, recall, tricks, and reactive dog workshops.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has approved a one-buck rule set to begin in 2027, but a number of changes will take effect in 2026.

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit is renaming its June 13 “Pawchella” fundraiser to “Pawfest” after a trademark issue raised by Coachella.

Michigan’s black bear population is growing in the Lower Peninsula, with sightings spreading farther south. The DNR confirmed the furthest southeast bear sighting ever recorded.

Doug the Tank, the viral 33-pound snapping turtle rescued along the Lake Michigan shoreline near Grand Haven, has officially been released back into the wild after weeks of recovery.

Pet owners expect their dogs to be safe with a hired sitter, not abused. In Michigan, a pet sitter was allegedly caught on video abusing a dog.

Looking for something different for date night? Thunder Acres Highlands in Sand Lake is offering unique summer date nights featuring mini Highland cows, sunset views, charcuterie, and cozy farm seating.

Millions of migrating birds will fill Michigan skies tonight as experts urge residents to turn off outdoor lights.

When life hands you a dead bat, what’s your first move? Turns out, there’s more to it than just a shovel and gloves.

Spring flooding on the Grand River made fishing difficult for many local anglers, but one fisherman managed to land a state record catch despite the high water conditions.

Learn how monarch butterflies migrate through Michigan and where to spot them while supporting pollinators with simple habitat tips.

There is something special about seeing Michigan's largest animal in the wild. Locals in the Upper Peninsula share locations where to spot moose in the spring.