Pet rabbits being dumped in Twin Cities
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If you?ve noticed for rabbits running outside than usual, it?s likely because Rabbit Rescues of MN says there?s an increase in pet rabbits being set free by owners who no longer want them.

‘Terrified’ cat rescued from boat after owner’s death

The owner of the boat had been deceased for over a week, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

Bloomington Police seek public's help after cat purposely run over

Bloomington Police are asking for public assistance in identifying the individual they say is responsible for deliberately running over a cat and killing it, an incident captured on a nearby surveillance camera.

Belmont Stakes: Arcangelo crosses finish line first, making Jena Antonucci first female trainer to win race

After the horse crossed the finish line, Antonucci doubled over and rested her arm and her head on the back of a chair. She kissed the horse on the nose when it returned to the area in front of the winner’s circle.

How to protect your pet when wildfire smoke creates poor air quality

Microscopic particles from wildfire smoke can cause serious health problems for animals, sometimes causing more harm than in humans, experts say.

Minneapolis animal shelter offers free adoptions this weekend

Minneapolis Animal Care & Control is waving adoption fees this weekend as a part of its "clear the shelter" event to try and help animals find their forever homes. 

90 dogs rescued from 'unsanitary conditions' at Wisconsin breeder

Ninety dogs have been rescued from a breeding operation in western Wisconsin due to unsanitary conditions, the ASPCA reports.

Watch: Adorable red wolf pups learn to howl from parents

The red wolf is the most endangered wolf species in the world, even declared extinct in the wild in 1980.

Dog jumps kennel wall to be with friend at shelter: Video

Two dogs up for adoption in Minneapolis will hopefully go to the same home after proving they are inseparable.

Watch: Chimp 'infatuated' with newborn at zoo builds nest for 'pretend baby'

"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."

Bear surprises man relaxing outside his home: Video

A young black bear scared a man as he relaxed outside his Asheville, North Carolina, home on Wednesday.

Watch: Family dog scares off black bear from New York home

A black bear wandered into a home in upstate New York, and a security camera captured Harper the dog bravely rushing toward the animal, scaring it away.