MN lawmaker warns cows can 'trample you into dust' during firearm storage debate

A Minnesota lawmaker raised concerns about cows trampling farmers "to dust" as he questioned a new firearm storage bill being considered in the state senate.

Darby, the gun-sniffing lab, joins St. Paul PD

Darby, a 14-month-old American Black Lab, started duty with St. Paul police only one week ago with a unique role.

Most expensive, affordable cities to own a pet: Rover report

Some people have either delayed or decided to not have children altogether and instead got a pet because they claim pets are more affordable.

Minnesota Zoo’s rescued sea otter pups making splash at public debut

The northern sea otter pups were acclimating to their new home behind the scenes, but they are now ready to join the other three otters in Russia’s Grizzly Coast habitat.

Goat tests positive for avian influenza — a first in the United States

A goat kid in Stevens County, Minnesota, has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), marking the first case in the United States of bird flu in a domestic ruminant. 

Dog parasite detected in Colorado River for 1st time, originating from other states

A parasite that can potentially kill dogs has been discovered for the first time in the Colorado River in Southern California, a study from University of California, Riverside said.

11-foot, 750-pound alligator seized from New York home

The 11-foot gator's owner reportedly allowed members of the public to get into a pool and pet the "unsecured" reptile.

Study reveals dogs can relieve stress, improve concentration in humans

A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.

Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit

Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.

MN lawmakers consider classroom egg hatching ban

Should students be able to hatch all types of eggs in their classrooms? At the state Capitol Tuesday, state lawmakers discussed a proposal that would prohibit waterfowl, including ducks, geese and swans, from being incubated in schools.

Colorado dog missing for 10 days found trapped in snow just feet from home

On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.