‘DOGust 1st’ 2024: August 1 is the universal birthday for pets adopted from the shelter
Pet owners who adopted a dog from a shelter or rescue organization but don’t know their furry friend’s birthday now have a solution: DOGust 1st.
Pet owners who adopted a dog from a shelter or rescue organization but don’t know their furry friend’s birthday now have a solution: DOGust 1st.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bear seemingly tightrope-walks across fence in Florida neighborhood: 'Let it do its thing'
A balancing bear stole the show in a Florida neighborhood last week – and no, the circus wasn't in town!
A balancing bear stole the show in a Florida neighborhood last week – and no, the circus wasn't in town!
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.
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.
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.
Woman says rescue dog saved her life after ‘high levels’ of carbon monoxide detected in home
“She would not let me sleep,” Samantha Griffin said of her rescue dog, Luna.
“She would not let me sleep,” Samantha Griffin said of her rescue dog, Luna.
Dog that spent 473 days in shelter gets chance at ‘new life’
Bruno was dumped outside of a Virginia animal shelter in March 2023, along with his siblings.
Bruno was dumped outside of a Virginia animal shelter in March 2023, along with his siblings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Padre Island shark attacks injure 4, officials say
Four people were injured in shark attacks on South Padre Island on the Fourth of July.
Four people were injured in shark attacks on South Padre Island on the Fourth of July.
'It felt like a miracle': Family of lost golden retriever Rocky shares impossible reunion story
Rocky, Wiseman's family dog, was lost for two nights before being discovered in a local backyard.
Rocky, Wiseman's family dog, was lost for two nights before being discovered in a local backyard.
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.
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.
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.
China sending 2 new pandas to US for 1st time in over 20 years
China is sending a pair of giant pandas to the United States, the first in over two decades.
China is sending a pair of giant pandas to the United States, the first in over two decades.
'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'.
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'.