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One of the most adorable holidays is fast approaching -- National Dog Day!

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A Detroit man who broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house, stole her dog, tortured the dog, and then sent her videos of the torture has been sentenced.

A Detroit man has pleaded guilty to torturing a dog he stole when he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house, officials said.

March is National Craft Month and if you want to have some fun, there are plenty of crafts you can do that will help keep your pet entertained all year round.

Dogs are just the best.

Also, meet the lovable pup, Logan.

Police had been trying to locate the couple who left the bar in a rush on Oct. 22 after one of their dogs bit “Olaf” the Bichon.

Police are looking for a couple and their two dogs accused of attacking and killing a Bichon in Macomb County.

Animal control said a dog trapped on an island in Cranberry Lake in Clare County has been rescued and is safe at the animal shelter.

Police want help identifying a man who they believe fatally stabbed a dog.

The FDA has received reports of dogs dying after they were exposed to a type of medicated cream called fluorouracil.

Animal control is working to rescue a dog trapped on an island in Cranberry Lake in Clare County.

Some of the tests from sick dogs in Northern Michigan have come back positive for canine parvovirus, a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs.

The Woodward Dream Cruise rides again this weekend and Kenny Chesney rocks Ford Field with friends.

More laboratory tests have only continued to confirm that the illness sickening and killing dogs in Michigan was canine parvovirus, a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs.

State and federal agencies are investigating an illness that has sickened and killed dozens of dogs in Otsego County after they showed signs of a “parvo-like” illness.

Some of the tests from sick dogs in Northern Michigan have come back positive for canine parvovirus, a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs.

A Warren animal rescue is taking donations to help save a dog that was found struggling to stay alive after being shot several times.

The Woodward Dream Cruise rides again this weekend and Kenny Chesney rocks Ford Field with friends.

People love to pamper their pets, and tomorrow is the big day since it is National Spoil Your Dog Day!

Officials said the Orion Township Fire Department rescued a tangled dog in Lake Sixteen on Tuesday.

Westland is getting its first off-leash dog park this year.

A multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain Jif peanut butter products has triggered a massive recall.

Your dog’s fitness is just as important as yours when it comes to their overall health.

A Detroit woman boarded her dog with a West Bloomfield Township animal hospital and they lost her dog while taking it on a walk.

Michigan Humane shares how pets help with your mental well-being.

There’s a big new study out challenging common beliefs about the behavior of dogs.

Michigan Humane shares some tips and tricks to keep your pet safe

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is taking a closer look into its own animal shelter after several accusations of neglect from the community.

A teenage girl and her dog were both shot Saturday evening while on a walk on Detroit’s east side, police say.

Tom Holland might be without his Spider-Man suit in “Uncharted,” but his latest action-adventure is still doing good business at the North American box office.

Two movies about BBFs and Jack Reacher back in action are what to watch this weekend!

Cruelty investigators are asking the community for tips relating to a dead dog found in a frozen cage in the small field near Share Avenue west of South Harris Road.

Not since 2017’s “Logan Lucky” has Channing Tatum been the lead in a film.

A German shepherd named Tinsley successfully led New Hampshire state police to the site of its owner’s rollover crash.

Get 20% off this automatic interactive dog ball that will keep your dog entertained while you work.

Get to the bottom of your dog's allergies with this dog DNA and allergy test kit bundle.

We’re talking thousands of dollars. Thieves are preying on your emotions.

While you may be tempted to treat your pets to the turkey, and sides you are enjoying, they should really be treated to something completely different. We spoke to Anna Chrisman, with Michigan Humane, who has 4 ways to help make the holiday safe and enjoyable for your furry friends.

Puppies are adorable, cuddly and make everything so much better -- right?! WRONG.

Downriver authorities on Wednesday rescued a 12-year-old dog that fell into a cement sewer basin in Allen Park.

When most kids are little, and they want to try their hand at owning a business, they start a lemonade stand, or maybe sell some cookies... not John Blackwell. This 9-year-old autistic boy wanted to create a business to help others, specifically our four-legged best friends.

A dog is working to make a recovery after being tied up outside of a business for days and left to die.

Hundreds of families left Sunday with a new family member.

PetPlate will delivery meals and treats for your dogs right to your door.

“It’s very dangerous. It’s dangerous to dogs. It’s life threatening. It’s also transmittable to humans.”

Pet owners can take steps to help their furry friends adjust to changes in the family's routine.

This clever food-distribution system helps pet parents personalize their pup’s dry meal portion and routine

Happy howlidays! Today is National Dog Day, and we’re spending it looking at pictures of cute pups online.

Michigan Humane is holding its annual Mutt March.

Treat the good boys and girls in your life to an end of summer splash.

Over the last four years, Desirae Cornell couldn’t bear to get another dog and then she got the call Thursday morning.

After the video was unleashed on social media, the dog's fetching new look went viral.

Find your new active best furry friend in Gus, a 2-year old pit bull terrier mix. The spunky pup needs a home with a lot of love and a family who will help him stay active.

A Detroit woman said she was walking her Goldendoodle puppy on the city’s east side when three dogs attacked her after their owner released them from his yard.

Three people and a dog were found dead shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday inside the cabin of a Chris Craft boat docked at the Fox Marina on South River Road, according to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.

The Detroit Dog Rescue is reportedly meeting animal control trucks on the street to take in dogs to avoid them having to be taken in at the Detroit Animal Care and Control’s facility.

When it comes to dog attacks on mail carriers, Detroit ranks 10th in the nation. There were at least 35 incidents reported last year.

When Bryson Kiliman heard his parents talking about the expensive vet bills they may not be able to pay, he got to work.

Cheryl Angelelli is a paralympian. She skydives, ballroom dances and has rescued four shih-tzu mixes over the last 16 years. Her wheelchair has never come up in the dog adoption process until last week.

Troy police said they took a woman -- kicking and screaming -- into custody after they found her dog locked in a hot car and realized she had warrants out for her arrest.

The owner of a dog is hoping to get her beloved pet back home after the dog was adopted by someone else.

Officials said the 6-month-old dog had never been vaccinated against rabies. The last rabid dog in the state occurred 10 years ago in Oakland County.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Royal Oak Police Department at 248-246-3500.

As people spent more time at home after the pandemic began, many opted to adopt puppies and dogs. Spending so much time together at home has been great, but now, pet owners are preparing to go back to work or on vacation.

A simple cheek swab will give you a full report of your dog's health.

This Virginia ice cream shop really has gone to the dogs.

DETROIT – Saturday’s segment of All 4 Pets includes information on how to keep your dog fresh between baths. The owner of Premier Pet Supply offered advice. You can watch the entire segment in the video player aboveWatch more: All 4 Pets segments

LANSING, Mich. – A Michigan State Police trooper has been charged with felonious assault in connection with a traffic stop in which he let his police dog attack a motorist despite no resistance, the agency said Friday. Parker Surbrook was charged following the Nov. 13 traffic stop in Lansing where a passenger was believed to be armed, state police said. Surbrook let his dog attack the driver “for an extended period of time,” police said. Surbrook joined the state police in 2012 and he became a canine handler in 2017. He's been removed from the canine unit and will remain on unpaid suspension while the criminal charge is pending, police said.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – On Feb. 13, a massive fire destroyed the River North Village Apartment complex in Mount Clemens. Dino Rasera lost everything he owned in the fire. It wasn’t the material possessions he was worried about, it was his 1-year-old chihuahua puppy Marble -- who was nowhere to be found. And I never gave up after that.”Saturday, two weeks after the fire, a man was driving through the complex when he saw Marble on the top floor, peeking out through the wreckage. Despite having lost everything he’s ever owned, Rasera said he feels blessed.

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – A dog is resting after being rescued from an open manhole. “The owner -- when we arrived on scene -- he was frantic, not being able to get to your dog, the owner broke down,” said Dearborn Heights Fire Marshal, Maxwell Mitts. The Dearborn Heights Fire Department knew it was a race against the clock to get the pup out, once they made it out to the scene. Not only was the owner happy --“The owner was ecstatic that we were able to rescue his dog,” said Mitts. Just a giant sigh of relief,” Marshal Mitts concluded.

DETROIT – Saving dogs and helping dog owners is a big job for a little team with only two trucks but that isn’t slowing down Detroit Dog Rescue. The Local 4 Defenders went along with Detroit Dog Rescue to see exactly what they do. At another stop Detroit Dog Rescue gave out treats and food to dog owner Dwayne Stewart. Detroit Dog Rescue has been helping Detroit residents for 10 years. Click here to learn more about Detroit Dog Rescue.

DETROIT – Police are investigating the death of a well-known homeless man in the Detroit area who was always seen with his dog. He was with his dog everyday and she was a service dog,” said Daphne Johnson. Johnson said she was used to seeing Jesse Eastwood and his dog, Baby Girl, in the Harbortown Market Plaza all the time. “Just really really sad that she stayed with him in the cold for two days,” Johnson said. But after Jesse’s body was taken away, Baby Girl wouldn’t eat and died shortly afterwards, never recovering from her injuries.

DETROIT – Last month Detroit Animal Care and Control got a call about a puppy that was wedged underneath a car. They thought the dog may never walk again, but now they’re optimistic about the puppy making a full recovery because it has a new set of wheels. “She was unable to use her back legs and she was in quite a bit of pain,” Dr. Patricia Bigwood said. Detroit Animal Care and Control knew they needed to get the dog a set of wheels if she was ever going to move like a dog again. Nibbles is still going through her recovery process but she will be up for adoption over the next couple of months.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich – Animal control in Oakland County is hoping to reunite a beagle with its family. The dog was recently rescued from a frozen pond by a Good Samaritan last week. She’ll come around. She’ll make a good family pet if the owners don’t come and claim her,” said Joanie Toole with Oakland County Animal Shelter. View more: Oakland County news

DETROIT – Today’s segment of All 4 Pets features information on how to help keep your pet healthy. The owner of Premier Pet Supply offered advice on the topic. Watch more: All 4 Pets segments

EVERGREEN, Colo. – Winston the dachshund became an unlikely hero Nov. 7 when he saved his friend from a mountain lion. Winston and Mijo, a chihuahua mix, were outside in Evergreen, Colorado when the unthinkable happened. A young mountain lion attacked Mijo. You can watch the full story in the video above. He lost his right eye in the attack and may have some neurological damage, but thanks to Winston, he survived.

Plymouth – It’s Take-Out Tuesday when we feature restaurants that also offer to-go or curbside pick-up to help support traditionally dine-in restaurants during the pandemic. Today we dropped by a restaurant whose mascot is almost as big of an attraction as the food. Stella’s Black Dog Tavern in Downtown Plymouth is a popular place. Stella’s Black Dog Tavern offers a variety of tavern-style food as well as some upscale dishes. For more information watch the video above and check out Stella’s Black Dog Tavern at 860 Fralick St, in Plymouth.

DETROIT – Police said a 2-year-old girl was rushed to a hospital after a dog attacked her inside her Detroit home. Police said the dog was a cane corso, a breed that can weigh up to 110 pounds when fully grown. The girl was inside her home when someone opened the door and the dog charged inside. The girl was rushed to a hospital. The girl is in critical condition and undergoing surgery, police said.

BERKLEY, Mich. – A 15-year-old dachshund named Jake Truett who was born in Michigan is using his ability to sniff out cash to raise money for Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit. His family is donating Jake’s money, a $250.08 in total, to Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit. The gift is the first of the Jake Project. The Jake Project hopes to get at least 100 matching donations of $250.08. The Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit is working to raise the final $3.5 million to complete construction of its new intake facility.

EASTPOINTE, Mich. – A a man and a woman are in custody after thousands of people viewed a social media video of a puppy being abused, Eastpointe police said. Isaac Brooks Sanders and Kershanna Seaborn turned themselves in Wednesday on charges related to the video, authorities said. Isaac Brooks Sanders (WDIV)Kershanna Seaborn (WDIV)In the video, Sanders can be seen abusing a puppy while Seaborn watched, according to officials. On Thursday, Eastpoint detectives received a court order for the surrender of the puppy involved in the case, officials said. Police said the puppy will be held in a safe place until the case is over.

ROSEVILLE, Mich. – A woman was injured and her 10-month-old dog killed after being attacked by two dogs in a Roseville neighborhood. Sometime after 6 p.m. on Monday, Mark Billings drove up Kathy Street in Roseville and turned left on Frazho Road, heading to a grocery store he frequently visits. Help my dog,’” Billings said. The woman suffered bites to her leg but is expected to OK. Another neighbor, as well as Billings, also suffered bites. They’re also expected to be OK. Billings already received a rabies shot but will have to get more until the dogs are found.

TROY, Mich. – A Troy family said ongoing construction in the area is bringing out rats. What is more concerning for them is when their dog became sick after ingesting rat poison. It’s a problem Sean and Gail Henning said they have been dealing with for some time now. They said a neighbor started putting out rat poison by their homes to get rid of the rodents. I went to go see what it was and it looked to me like it was rat poison pellet,” said Sean Henning.

LINCOLN PARK, Mich. – When a pit bull in a Lincoln Park neighborhood was on the loose on Sept. 13, Tony Burgess' son and his friend ran into the house. Burgess then went outside to locate his 12-year-old daughter Emma. “My only instinct was to keep punching the dog until he let go,” Burgess said. I won’t let them come out. Burgess said the dog was taken by Lincoln Park Animal Control and quarantined for days.

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In this photo provided by the Burke County Rescue Squad, a member of the Burke County Rescue Squad rescues a dog trapped 30 feet (9 meters) down in a sinkhole, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Pisgah National Forest in Morganton, N.C. The dog was not injured, but was starving and dehydrated, according to the rescuers. (Burke County Rescue Squad via AP)MORGANTON, N.C. – A group of mountain bikers on a North Carolina trail spotted a dog trapped 30 feet (9 meters) down in a sinkhole — and it took a salty snack and some straps to lift him to safety. The bikers called for help and led rescuers more than a mile to the stranded animal, where they repelled into the sinkhole, enticed the starving dog with some beef jerky and raised him to safety using a harness, the rescue squad said. The dog was not injured, but was starving and dehydrated, according to the rescuers.

To help us out with our pooch posing problems, we asked Christine OBrien, owner of Ruff Life Photography in Troy, to give us a few pointers. 1) Play with your camera settingsIf your camera has a flash, then turn it off. Just hold down the picture button and it should take a series of quick pictures, and hopefully, one captures that perfect pose. Dogs wont quite understand what you are doing when youre trying to take their picture. You can also just let the professionals do their job, and capture the charming wonderfulness that is your dog.

Sunshine Mills, Inc. has issued a recall of a dog food line due to potential salmonella contamination. Pet owners are asked to discontinue use of the recalled product and return any unused portion at the place of purchase for a full refund. Sunshine Mills says that there are currently no reports of illnesses or injuries related to the recalled product. Natures Menu Super Premium Dog Food with a Blend of Real Chicken & Quail has been recalled by Sunshine Mills on Aug. 24, 2020 due to a possible salmonella contamination. Photo provided by Sunshine Mills, Inc. (Sunshine Mills, Inc.)More News

SOUTHGATE, Mich. Southgate police found a severely malnourished dog inside a home while they were doing a simple property crime investigation, officials said. Officers said the dog, named Otis, was rushed to an animal hospital. Southgate patrol Officer Morgan Parrish was responding to a breaking and entering call earlier this summer in a neighborhood. The homeowner was showing me some damages and stuff, and he had showed me a room that he had this dog in, Parrish said. His skin was, like, shedding off because he was so malnourished, Pappas said.

CADILLAC, Mich. The Michigan State Police Cadillac Post welcomed its newest member to the team Friday. A female Labrador Retriever named LuLu recently graduated from canine school and is ready to serve. LuLu received specialized training and is a single purpose dog. She is from Hungary and received six weeks of specialized training tracking explosives, said LuLus handler, Trooper Unterbrink. Police use Labrador Retrievers while an event is taking place due to their friendly demeanor and ability to move through crowds with ease.

For people in parts of the country that are hit by hurricanes, you probably already know to have an emergency kit ready for a moment’s notice, but do you have everything prepared for your four-legged friend?

Couple reunited with puppies stolen at gunpoint in NoviPublished: July 26, 2020, 11:16 pmA couple has been reunited with a pair of English Bulldog puppies stolen from them Saturday.

NOVI, Mich. – A couple has been reunited with a pair of English Bulldog puppies stolen from them Saturday. ORIGINAL STORY: Thieves hold family at gunpoint at Twelve Oaks Mall, steal puppiesThe two had arranged to sell the two puppies -- named Bunny and Gizmo -- in the Twelve Oaks Mall parking lot. They said two teenagers pulled out a gun and took off with the dogs. A man claiming to be an attorney contacted the couple Sunday and arranged to return the puppies. Novi police are investigating the theft.

NOVI, Mich. – A local family said the thieves were after their precious puppies who they were just trying to give a good home. Frank and Dezare, with Hooligan Bullies, said they were selling them to a father looking for two puppies for his teens. Both Frank and Dezare said they decided to meet the family at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi in the parking lot Friday evening around 6 p.m. They showed the puppies to the family and that’s when things took a turn in the wrong direction. “I hear Dezare screams, as she scream, I turn around and look and I see the two teens, run away with my puppies.

Thieves hold family at gunpoint at Twelve Oaks Mall, steals puppiesPublished: July 25, 2020, 11:10 pmThey said they arranged a deal online to sell the two English Bulldogs, and when they showed up to make the exchange, they got an unexpected scare.