'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.
Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Como Zoo welcomes 2 new zebras
A father and son zebra pair arrived at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, and visitors might notice their taller and heavier build compared to other zebras.
Video: Mini-cow named ‘Jason Moo-Moah’ sets sail and hangs out on Pinellas County sandbar
Heads turned, eyes stared, and jaws dropped as if they had never seen a mini-cow on a boat trolling through Pinellas County waters.
Missing dog found safe after McGregor plane crash
A dog that ran away after a plane crashed in McGregor, Minnesota, was found safe nearly a week later.
Como Zoo welcomes new polar bear as part of breeding program
Astra, a 4-year-old polar bear, arrived at Como Zoo on Thursday. Her move is part of a breeding effort to support polar bear conservation.