Toddler dies following Brooklyn Park dog attack, family says

Nearly two weeks after being attacked by dogs in Brooklyn Park, the toddler involved has succumbed to his injuries, according to his family.

Pets can smell your stress, study finds

A new study reveals that dogs can detect human stress through their sense of smell, reacting emotionally to higher levels of the hormone cortisol in sweat.

Brooklyn Park dog attack: Boy not expected to survive injuries

Three-year-old Covil Allen remains on life support, but his family says he isn’t going to survive. They have already said their goodbyes and plan to donate his organs after he is taken off life support in the coming days.

Brooklyn Park police investigate 2 dog attacks in less than 1 week

Brooklyn Park police say late last week, a pair of pit bulls mauled a toddler, prompting officers to shoot and kill one of the animals, and injure the other. On Tuesday, a separate attack happened.

'Potty-mouthed' parrot finds home in New York after hundreds apply to adopt him

A foul-mouthed parrot named Pepper has found a forever home after grabbing attention on Facebook and attracting would-be adopters from across the country.

Adopted dog returned 8 years later before finding new forever family

The Pennsylvania SPCA says Max was adopted as a puppy 8 years ago, but “unforeseen circumstances" brought him back to the shelter last week.

Large snake left behind in rideshare vehicle, MPD recovers it: Video

Police officers in Minneapolis received an unusual call after a rideshare driver discovered an unwanted passenger in the car.  

Family reunited with missing puppy scared off by fireworks

A Bay Area family has been reunited with their lost puppy after it was scared away by fireworks on the Fourth of July.

Minnesota DNR certifies 9 new fishing records

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced this week it has certified nine new fishing records set by anglers since March.

This is how much it costs to have a pet in 2024

Many Americans have a pet who they consider to be part of the family. But dog and cat owners don’t always anticipate how much the related expenses can be.

DNR adds Aitkin county to deer feed, attractant ban list

Hoping to reduce the spread of chronic wasting disease throughout Minnesota’s wild deer population, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has added Aitkin to its county ban on using deer feed and attractants.

Minnesota Zoo welcomes birth of 2 rare tiger cubs

Two rare Amur tiger cubs born last month at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley are being celebrated by conservationists for adding to the species' dwindling population. 

'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma

The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.