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Possible gas leak at Excelsior Animal Hospital sends 5 people to hospital

Possible gas leak at Excelsior Animal Hospital sends 5 people to hospital

Multiple people were hospitalized after a possible gas leak at the Excelsior Animal Hospital Thursday.

August 7, 2025 8:28pm CDT
Minneapolis hosts free pet adoption events through September

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.

August 6, 2025 12:42pm CDT
Zoo asks for small pet donations to feed predators

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.

August 4, 2025 9:52am CDT
Animal Humane Society seeks more photographers to help pets get adopted

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.

August 3, 2025 10:03pm CDT
International Wolf Center introduces 2 new pups

International Wolf Center introduces 2 new pups

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

August 3, 2025 9:34pm CDT
Eden Prairie teen helps cushion the landing for rescued pets

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.

August 1, 2025 9:35pm CDT
Chincoteague Pony Swim kicks off for 100th year

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.

July 30, 2025 7:50am CDT
Wisconsin bear attack: Bear still at large as DNR ends trapping efforts

Wisconsin bear attack: Bear still at large as DNR ends trapping efforts

Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.

July 28, 2025 10:34am CDT
Minnesota health officials monitoring increase in tularemia cases

Minnesota health officials monitoring increase in tularemia cases

The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday it is tracking an increase in human cases of tularemia in 2025.

July 24, 2025 11:13am CDT
Dozens of peacocks and peahens go missing from Northern California hotel

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.

July 23, 2025 1:52pm CDT
Watch: Adorable 93-year-old wins hearts with daily walks for his senior cat

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.

July 23, 2025 1:27pm CDT
Rare New Guinea Singing Dog missing near Northfield

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.

July 21, 2025 9:59pm CDT
4-year-old attacked by mountain lion at WA's Olympic National Park

4-year-old attacked by mountain lion at WA's Olympic National Park

The attack occurred on a popular trail near Hurricane Ridge, according to park officials.

July 21, 2025 5:45pm CDT
Minnesota Zoo mourns death of tiger Dari after cancer diagnosis

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.

July 17, 2025 2:43pm CDT
Western Wisconsin woman mistreated, killed animals, prosecutors say

Western Wisconsin woman mistreated, killed animals, prosecutors say

A cat rescue owner from western Wisconsin is now facing animal cruelty charges.

July 14, 2025 9:35pm CDT
Questions remain following Wisconsin bear attack: Expert weighs in

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.

July 13, 2025 10:25pm CDT
What is Bravecto Quantum? FDA approves 12-month flea and tick treatment

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.

July 11, 2025 2:23pm CDT
Happy birthday, Moo Deng: The world's favorite pygmy hippo turns 1

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.

July 10, 2025 11:15am CDT
Bears play in fountain in Minnesota yard
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Bears play in fountain in Minnesota yard

July 10, 2025 10:34am CDT
Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video

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.

July 9, 2025 9:33am CDT
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