Minneapolis hosts free pet adoption events through September

Whether you’re a Minneapolis resident or not will be irrelevant through September if you’re a animal lover potentially looking to take in a new friend without fees attached to any transaction.

Zoo asks for small pet donations to feed predators

A zoo in Denmark is asking the public for donations of small pets to feed predators at the zoo.

Animal Humane Society seeks more photographers to help pets get adopted

One couple at the Animal Humane Society Coon Rapids location shared some of their favorite aspects of introducing animals ready for adoption to the world.

International Wolf Center introduces 2 new pups

The International Wolf Center announced the successful introduction of two new ambassador wolves to its exhibit pack.

Eden Prairie teen helps cushion the landing for rescued pets

Fiona Rodhe started sewing dog beds as part of an individual service project for the National Honor Society, but now plans to continue making them for other animal shelters under the name Pillows For Pooches.

Chincoteague Pony Swim kicks off for 100th year

The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.

Dozens of peacocks and peahens go missing from Northern California hotel

After a customer at the Ryde Hotel mentioned seeing two men grabbing one of the birds and putting it inside a cage on the bed of a pickup truck, the staff did a count and realized only four of their exotic birds remained.

Watch: Adorable 93-year-old wins hearts with daily walks for his senior cat

A 93-year-old New Zealand grandfather went viral on TikTok after his granddaughter shared a video of him walking his 15-year-old cat in a cart.

Rare New Guinea Singing Dog missing near Northfield

The 1.5-year-old New Guinea Singing Dog named Arrow ran off from his owners' home near Northfield towards the end of May.

Minnesota Zoo mourns death of tiger Dari after cancer diagnosis

The Minnesota Zoo is mourning the death of its Amur tiger Sundari, who was euthanized last weekend after a cancer diagnosis.

Questions remain following Wisconsin bear attack: Expert weighs in

A 69-year-old woman was transported to the hospital Saturday after being attacked by a black bear in Barron County, Wisconsin. While details about the incident are limited, bear experts say black bear attacks are extremely rare.

What is Bravecto Quantum? FDA approves 12-month flea and tick treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first of its kind, once-yearly shot designed to protect dogs from fleas and ticks for up to a year.

Happy birthday, Moo Deng: The world's favorite pygmy hippo turns 1

Moo Deng, the world’s favorite pygmy hippo, just turned 1, and thousands of fans from across the globe traveled to Thailand to celebrate with her.

Bears play in fountain in Minnesota yard
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Bears were captured on video playing in the front yard of a home in Dayton, Minnesota, on July 9, 2025. Terri and John Leeds told FOX 9 this is the third year they've had bears in their yard.

Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video

A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.

Bear shocked by sprinkler
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A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. Security camera footage captured the hilarious moment when a bear stepped in front of the sprinkler and was almost instantly hit in the face with water. The bear then ran away.