City of Minneapolis warns of animal control officer scam

The City of Minneapolis sent out a notice Thursday warning the public about someone pretending to be an animal control officer. 

Meet Marty, the guard llama protecting sheep
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Marty is a llama who protects sheep at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.

Voyageurs wolf pups caught on camera
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The Voyageurs Wolf Project shared the first video of the Bug Creek Pack pups on social media this week.

Birds vs. Buildings: Citizen scientists’ death data could spark change

A citizen science project is calling attention to the dangers a downtown can pose to birds, especially during a migrating season like right now.

US Navy sailor launches rescue of puppy saved during overseas deployment: ‘Can’t leave a comrade behind’

Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri said in a statement that Koda’s story is a recurring situation for many active military members who rescue and "fall in love with animals overseas."

Dog resembles the Hulk after dipping head into lake

A dog owner in Nottingham, England, was startled on Oct. 1, when her boxer dunked her head into an algae-covered lake and came out resembling the Hulk.

Dog looks like the hulk after swimming in lake
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A dog owner in Nottingham, England, was startled on Oct. 1, when her sweet-but-brawny boxer dunked her head into an algae-covered lake and came out resembling the Hulk, the muscular green superhero with an anger-management problem.

Fat Bear Week: Alaska's heavyweights battle it out

Stiff competition begins in Alaska Monday as heavyweights go head to head for Fat Bear Week!

North Carolina angler's colorful puddingwife catch may set world record in saltwater fishing

Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife fish.

Undercover Texas jaguar cub sting results in country’s first charges under ‘Big Cat Act’

In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.

$3K reward offered in search for suspects in St. Paul goat's death

A $3,000 reward has now been offered for information leading to arrest of the suspects in the death of beloved St. Paul school goat Hazelnut in June.

South Carolina auto mechanics find 8-foot albino boa constrictor in engine: 'Is someone missing their pet?'

Auto mechanics in South Carolina made a startling discovery when they opened the hood of a vehicle brought in for a check engine light issue. Inside, they found an unexpected passenger—an 8-foot albino boa constrictor.

K-9 dog may lose use of hind legs after spinal cord injury during training

A Wisconsin K-9 named Jaxx is confronting an uncertain future as he may lose the use of his hind legs due to a spinal cord injury sustained during training.

Postal worker rescues beagle after venomous snake bite

The postal worker, identified as Holle Prigmore, creatively used one of the home’s security cameras to alert the family that their dog had been bitten, then proceeded to take the pup to the vet.

Sheriff: K-9 dog seriously injured by suspect swinging metal pipe

A man wanted for an ax attack in northern Minnesota is accused of attacking and seriously injuring a Cass County K-9 dog with a metal pipe.