Animals

A sad note from the John Ball Zoo. One of their bald eagles died on Saturday.

A bold turkey named Gary has been relocated after bringing annoyance, delight to a Kentwood neighborhood.

A Michigan State Police trooper's body camera caught him saving a deer tangled up in tricky situation.

The dogs were found in deplorable conditions with little to no access to food, clean water, shelter, or any sort of medical care.

The year was 1934, and radio executive George Richards has just purchased the Portsmouth Spartans of the National Football League.

Starting this year, Kent County is teaming up with PetHub. The new dog licenses will feature a QR code on them that can instantly provide the owner's information.

After escaping from Blanford Nature Center for the second time in two weeks, the search for Artemis the young, orphaned bobcat continues.

The unit has been around for several years and there is not one -- but two members of the K-9 Unit.

Sure, we all have instagram to keep up with our friends, family and community. But do you ever find yourself scrolling and feeling bad? Maybe it's about time you switch up your friends list and follow some of the cutest dogs that West Michigan has to offer.

The Lowell Fire Department has a new chief, and he's SUCH A GOOD BOY

Got cardboard boxes piling up from pet product deliveries? A local pet supply store is offering to shred at no charge and it will benefit rescue animals in West Michigan.

He arrived at John Ball Zoo back in 2002 from SeaWorld San Diego. Herbie, the Magellanic penguin has died at the age of 37 years old.