Most popular cat and dog names of 2025
When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.
Hastings animal rescue faces financial struggles as Meta stops funding page
Shannon Tarr's Emotional Rescue, LLC is facing funding challenges after Meta stopped monetizing their Facebook page.
Future unclear for disabled dog rescue
A Hastings rescue for disabled animals is facing closure after Meta stopped monetizing the rescue's Facebook page. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.
Animal rescue struggles after Meta removes page
An animal rescue in Hastings is facing financial struggles after its primary source of funding was cut off. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the full report.
Lester Prairie woman accused of animal cruelty after 10 cats found dead in home
A woman in McLeod County is facing serious charges after authorities discovered several dead and neglected cats in her Lester Prairie home.
Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears
A dog food company recalled 300 cases of frozen food this week over possible plastic contamination.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
Sled dogs recovering after trailer splits in half on icy Minnesota interstate
A Monticello-based dog-sledding team said they are grateful for the Good Samaritans and first responders who helped rescue the huskies over the weekend.
Woman charged after 17 dogs rescued, 18 found dead on Watonwan County property
A Minnesota woman is facing several charges after authorities rescued 17 severely malnourished dogs and found the remains of 18 dogs on a rural Watonwan County property.
Northern MN firefighters rescue deer that fell through ice: Video
A northern Minnesota fire department came to the rescue of a deer that got trapped in icy lake water after falling through thin ice over the weekend.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
Southern MN pet rescue under investigation after multiple dead dogs found on property
A Watonwan County pet rescue is being investigated by authorities after reports of several dead dogs and dogs in poor condition on the rescue's property.
Photos: Great ape escape forces lockdown at Indiana zoo
Officials at the Indianapolis Zoo responded to a great ape escape on Friday.
Local mother helps families through horse nonprofit
A mother from Stillwater is using her family’s love of horses to bring other families to the barns and experience horses and ponies.
Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
Spooked monkey at Spirit Halloween swings from rafters
Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.
Why chocolate is toxic for dogs; vets urge caution during Halloween
Veterinarians warn dog owners: even small amounts of chocolate can be deadly for pets this Halloween. Here’s why and which types are most toxic.