Animals

Wild animals often use alcohol by eating fermented fruit and grain sugars, but most animals partake responsibly. A raccoon recently got drunk in a liquor store then passed out in the bathroom.

Baby pygmy hippo Hugo enjoyed his first snow day at John Ball Zoo with a tiny veggie snowman inside his warm enclosure.

Spread holiday cheer by adopting a dog or cat. Michigan shelters are offering $70 adoptions through Dec. 15 during Bissell’s Empty the Shelters event.

A veterinarian visiting Grand Rapids found a dog tied up and alone and took it home. Police reached out to say it belonged to a homeless man but she refused to return it.

Imagine finding a dog in need, only to end up in jail for trying to help. This story takes an unexpected turn.

Invasive jumping worms are spreading across Michigan, damaging soil and wildlife. Experts warn residents to learn the signs and report sightings immediately.

What's up with Michigan pro sports teams being named after cats? Let's take a look at how the major Detroit teams got their names.

Kent County, Michigan, has an overpopulation of whitetail deer. There is an eight-step program just released to reduce the deer population over the next couple of years.

Fluffy dog in Grand Rapids looks like Falkor the Luckdragon from the NeverEnding Story. Friendly, goofy, and ready for adoption at Kent County Animal Shelter.

Two Grand Rapids cats are going viral for their perfect downtown views, from the 131 S-Curve to Van Andel Arena, charming Michigan social media with their daily window watch.

A shocking break-in in Ottawa County has led to a homeowner and his dog getting stabbed by a suspect who is now in custody.

Get a cat-themed tattoo at Meeting House Tattoo to support Happy Cat Cafe and Fig and Friends Rescue. A one-day Grand Rapids fundraiser helping local cats find loving homes.