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A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton

A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton

One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.

October 9, 2025 6:33am CDT
Lost and found: Lowe’s store cat's 85-mile journey ends in happy reunion

Lost and found: Lowe’s store cat's 85-mile journey ends in happy reunion

A beloved Richmond Lowe’s store cat named Francine has been safely reunited with her home after an unexpected 85-mile journey to North Carolina.

October 7, 2025 1:48pm CDT
First dog park bar in St. Paul is ready to open

First dog park bar in St. Paul is ready to open

After a year in the making, Saint Bark, the first and only dog park bar in St. Paul, is set to have its grand opening.

October 3, 2025 10:34am CDT
Abandoned dog is newest member of West St. Paul Police

Abandoned dog is newest member of West St. Paul Police

Last April, a citizen found what appeared to be an abandoned puppy at the Thompson Park pavilion in West St. Paul and turned it into police.

October 2, 2025 6:04pm CDT
First veterinary neurology clinic opening in Minnesota
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First veterinary neurology clinic opening in Minnesota

September 26, 2025 9:46am CDT
Pet bobcat on the loose near Warroad

Pet bobcat on the loose near Warroad

A pet bobcat is on the loose in Warroad, Minnesota.

September 26, 2025 9:00am CDT
Arden Hills could allow residents to keep backyard ducks

Arden Hills could allow residents to keep backyard ducks

An ordinance change under consideration in Arden Hills could allow residents to keep ducks in their backyard.

September 22, 2025 5:33pm CDT
Minnesota kennel owner acquitted in dog’s training death

Minnesota kennel owner acquitted in dog’s training death

A Kanabec County jury acquitted a kennel owner on Wednesday of an animal abuse charge stemming from the 2023 death of a German wirehaired pointer.

September 19, 2025 1:03pm CDT
Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk

Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk

A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.

September 16, 2025 4:34pm CDT
Things to do in Minnesota: 7 things to do this weekend (Sept. 13-14)

Things to do in Minnesota: 7 things to do this weekend (Sept. 13-14)

A weekend that will be reminiscent of summer again offers plenty to do throughout the land of 10,000 lakes.

September 10, 2025 6:43am CDT
Minnesota fitness influencer's dog breeding company will dissolve after complaints

Minnesota fitness influencer's dog breeding company will dissolve after complaints

The Minnesota Attorney General's Office has reached an agreement with a fitness influencer's dog breeding business, Bold North Frenchies, after complaints mounted against them.

September 8, 2025 11:10am CDT
Search warrant uncovers venomous snakes, exotic animals in Minnesota home

Search warrant uncovers venomous snakes, exotic animals in Minnesota home

A search warrant at a northern Minnesota home led to the discovery of nearly a dozen exotic and dangerous animals, including venomous snakes, tarantulas, and other insects.

September 5, 2025 10:15am CDT
Dog given less than 6 months to live cured of cancer after clinical trial

Dog given less than 6 months to live cured of cancer after clinical trial

Lola has now been cancer free for two years.

September 4, 2025 7:32pm CDT
Abandoned pup with tragic past rescued after being stranded for days on Ohio river

Abandoned pup with tragic past rescued after being stranded for days on Ohio river

The gray-brown terrier mix was spotted desperately huddled against the side of a lake freighter dock, where she barely had enough space to sit and stay dry above the lapping water.

August 27, 2025 1:28pm CDT
Meet the 'super' pup voted TSA’s top dog for 2025

Meet the 'super' pup voted TSA’s top dog for 2025

Meet Steeler, TSA’s 2025 top canine of the year!

August 26, 2025 4:02pm CDT
Data reveals the most popular dog breed in each state

Data reveals the most popular dog breed in each state

A new report on America’s most popular dog breeds in 2025 highlights shifting trends in pet ownership across the country.

August 26, 2025 11:22am CDT
Watch: Abandoned dog with head stuck in snack jar rescued in Pennsylvania

Watch: Abandoned dog with head stuck in snack jar rescued in Pennsylvania

One stray pup is safe and sound this week after wandering around rural Pennsylvania alone and with her head trapped inside a plastic jar.

August 25, 2025 7:48am CDT
Bam Bam the support dog reunited with owner 2+ months after being stolen from Chicago backyard

Bam Bam the support dog reunited with owner 2+ months after being stolen from Chicago backyard

After more than two months of heartbreak and searching, Bam Bam, a service dog stolen from his blind owner in Logan Square, has been reunited with his family.

August 20, 2025 4:51am CDT
Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads

Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads

Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.

August 13, 2025 8:05am CDT
Watch: Feisty little Pomeranian chases bear out of home

Watch: Feisty little Pomeranian chases bear out of home

A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.

August 8, 2025 10:54am CDT
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