Dogs

Most dogs love chasing whatever their humans throw for them, but some have turned disc-catching into a true sport. This Labor Day, the world’s top canine frisbee athletes will compete for the championship in West Michigan.

Kent County Animal Shelter is at full capacity with 152 animals in Grand Rapids. Adoption fees are reduced to $70 through Sept. 5 to help clear kennels and make room for incoming pets in need

The Humane Society of West Michigan is hosting a Free Adoption Day this Saturday, August 29th. Adoption fees are waived for animals six months and older. Visit the shelter to meet your new pet or find ways to help!

Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm hosts its annual Dogs & Donuts Fest on Oct 9-11, 2026. Bring your pup for cider, corn mazes, wagon rides, vendor booths, and fall fun in Grand Rapids. Tickets are on sale now!

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.

Empty the Shelters returns to Michigan May 1 to 17 with $70 adoptions at participating shelters. Pets are fully vetted and ready to go home during this nationwide event.

As summer temperatures soar, the plight of pets trapped in cars takes center stage. The legal landscape around rescuing these furry friends is murky at best.

A Mid-Michigan man already on probation is now accused of running a dog fighting ring. Nine dogs were rescued in poor condition, and he now faces multiple felony charges.

A heartbreaking scene unfolded in Flint as police discovered not just neglected animals, but a story of prolonged suffering waiting to be told.

A welfare check at a Detroit home led police to a shocking discovery: 38 dogs inside, some dead and others living in deplorable conditions, now in need of new homes.

A Northern Michigan woman thought her white dog was gone for good. A year and a half later, a microchip scan at the Kent County Animal Shelter brought them back together.

A dog was found frozen to death outside a Michigan home during this brutal cold snap, all because someone couldn’t be bothered to bring it inside.