Boy, 11, spends 100 hours reading to shelter animals at Jacksonville Humane Society
An 11-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida is comforting homeless animals while making history. Nehemiah Turner is the first child to reach 100 hours of reading to dogs as part of the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading program.
An 11-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida is comforting homeless animals while making history. Nehemiah Turner is the first child to reach 100 hours of reading to dogs as part of the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading program.
Move over Jimothy: Dog with same short spine syndrome as raccoon melts hearts on internet
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.
Who is 'Jimothy'? Why a Seattle raccoon has gone viral
He's small, he's round, and he's gone viral. "Jimothy" the racoon has been spotted in Ballard, and he's amassed millions of views.
He's small, he's round, and he's gone viral. "Jimothy" the racoon has been spotted in Ballard, and he's amassed millions of views.
U of M receives $10M grant to study how animals fight viruses
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have received a grant to unlock how animals naturally fight off viral infections.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have received a grant to unlock how animals naturally fight off viral infections.
Canine Brucellosis warnings
Dr. Steve Kivisto with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health discusses the prevalence of Canine Brucellosis, and infection found in several dogs adopted from South Dakota.
Dr. Steve Kivisto with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health discusses the prevalence of Canine Brucellosis, and infection found in several dogs adopted from South Dakota.
New data reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
MN officials warn dogs adopted from South Dakota show 'high prevalence of canine brucellosis'
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is warning that some dogs adopted from South Dakota are testing positive for canine brucellosis, a contagious and uncurable infection.
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is warning that some dogs adopted from South Dakota are testing positive for canine brucellosis, a contagious and uncurable infection.
Irvine dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care
Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.
Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.
Watch: Lake Tahoe man sprays repellent at charging bear outside his cabin
A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
71 cats living in filthy conditions at MN home rescued by Animal Humane Society
The Animal Humane Society rescued 71 cats from filthy conditions inside a home in central Minnesota. Officials say the cats were hungry and suffer from respiratory infections and open wounds.
The Animal Humane Society rescued 71 cats from filthy conditions inside a home in central Minnesota. Officials say the cats were hungry and suffer from respiratory infections and open wounds.
New World Screwworm Pet Safety: What to know about the deadly flesh-eating parasite
A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is raising concern as officials warn about the threat it poses to animals.
A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is raising concern as officials warn about the threat it poses to animals.
Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
MN couple sued for allegedly using rat poison to prevent dogs from urinating in yard
A Mankato couple has been sued by the Minnesota Attorney General after they allegedly put rat poison on a public sidewalk to prevent dogs from urinating in their garden.
A Mankato couple has been sued by the Minnesota Attorney General after they allegedly put rat poison on a public sidewalk to prevent dogs from urinating in their garden.
Meet Cusi: Como Park Zoo's baby sloth gets a name after campus-wide vote
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s newest sloth has a name, and it’s bringing plenty of smiles to the community.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s newest sloth has a name, and it’s bringing plenty of smiles to the community.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
New World Screwworm: Minnesota restricts dog and cat imports from affected states
Minnesota is stepping up efforts to protect pets and livestock by tightening rules on animals coming from states where New World Screwworm has been found.
Minnesota is stepping up efforts to protect pets and livestock by tightening rules on animals coming from states where New World Screwworm has been found.
Watch: Bear found sitting in front seat of man's truck
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
How to keep dogs safe during July 4th celebrations
Liv Hagen with the Animal Humane Society on how to keep your dog safe during summer heat and July 4th celebrations.
Liv Hagen with the Animal Humane Society on how to keep your dog safe during summer heat and July 4th celebrations.