Man dies after being run over by his horse in St. Cloud
A man died after he was run over by one of his Clydesdale horses on Sunday afternoon in St. Cloud.
From burn survivor to ‘superdog’: Taka’s journey inspires patients near and far
Taka was on the brink of death after a house fire, and now his beaming face inspires fellow burn survivors across the country.
Returns of adopted pets in Minnesota increasing post-pandemic
At Secondhand Hounds between January and April of this year, surrenders have jumped 35% compared to the same time last year - the result of people deciding their pandemic pets weren't for them.
Bear gets stuck, dies in hot car parked outside Smoky Mountain cabin
“Bears have noses 7 times better than a bloodhound and can smell even the faintest odor of food inside a vehicle. Lock your doors, roll up your windows, and never leave food or anything that smells like food inside!”
Cat cafe featuring adoptable felines opens in New Hope
The Café Meow opened its second location on Thursday, where coffee and cuddles are on the menu.
Bloodhound named Trumpet claims top prize at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Trumpet is the first bloodhound to win best in show at Westminster
Grieving dog owner gets surprise when trying to return unused pet food: ‘It was so touching’
Anna Brose said her dog, Gus, recently died from stomach bloat. Days after she tried to return unused pet food, she found a surprise on her front porch.
Elk, deer poachers nabbed after ‘suspicious’ photo appears online
Wildlife authorities said they were tipped off by a person who saw a picture on social media.
Westminster dog show 2022: Schedule, how to watch on TV, livestream
The 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is being held from June 18, 20-22. Here is what you need to know.
Brood of baby beavers born at Minnesota Zoo
The proud parents, Randy and Gina, welcomed their six babies on June 9.
Sheriff’s deputy rescues baby skunk: 'It’s so cute!'
"You guys! It's a baby skunk!” Olmsted County Deputy Nate Jacobson documented the entire cute encounter, from rescue to rehab. And nope, he didn't get sprayed.
Lawmakers say this flea collar should be recalled after 2,500 pet deaths
A new report accuses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of repeatedly ignoring concerns about what "may be the most dangerous flea and tick product on the market."
47 cats rescued from hot car at Minnesota rest stop
Forty-seven cats were rescued from a vehicle parked in sweltering heat at a rest stop along Interstate 35 in Harris, Minnesota on Tuesday.
Electronic-sniffing dog helps make pedophilia arrest in Mexico
Hidu has been specially trained to sniff out a certain electronic -- and his skills led authorities to a high-profile suspected pedophile in Mexico City.
Zoo staff forced to intervene after dog enters gorilla enclosure
Staff at the San Diego Zoo safely removed a dog that became trapped in an enclosure with gorillas on Sunday.
Scientists explain how some dogs can remember their favorite toys
Most of man’s best friends recognize toys by sight or smell — but some particularly gifted dogs can associate their favorite toy with words.
Deputies rescue horses that sank into bog in northern Minnesota
Two horses and riders that sank into a bog in northern Minnesota had to be rescued by a team of deputies in northern Minnesota on Saturday.
Video shows cow taking over office on England farm
“Someone left the door open and she wandered in from the pasture on her own,” the owner said.
Nearly half of Americans share their bed with a pet, survey says
A Portland sleep specialist says if you prefer to sleep with your pet or not, getting seven or more hours of sleep can improve your overall health.
Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.