Irvine dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care

Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.

71 cats living in filthy conditions at MN home rescued by Animal Humane Society

The Animal Humane Society rescued 71 cats from filthy conditions inside a home in central Minnesota. Officials say the cats were hungry and suffer from respiratory infections and open wounds.

Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear

A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.

MN couple sued for allegedly using rat poison to prevent dogs from urinating in yard

A Mankato couple has been sued by the Minnesota Attorney General after they allegedly put rat poison on a public sidewalk to prevent dogs from urinating in their garden.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.

New World Screwworm: Minnesota restricts dog and cat imports from affected states

Minnesota is stepping up efforts to protect pets and livestock by tightening rules on animals coming from states where New World Screwworm has been found.

How to keep dogs safe during July 4th celebrations
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Liv Hagen with the Animal Humane Society on how to keep your dog safe during summer heat and July 4th celebrations. 

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.

Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says

A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.