Different kind of Paw Patrol coming to end in Ramsey County

For the last nine years, Deputy Norm Thurmer and his canine partner have worked side by side. But in just a few days, Apache will be hanging up his collar.

Inmates in Wisconsin play role in training service dogs

Over the years, Twin Cities non-profit Can Do Canines has changed more than 800 lives, by matching service dogs with people in need.

Horse racing's national anti-doping program starts

Horse racing’s efforts to clean up the sport and level the playing field take another step forward Monday with the launch of a new anti-doping program.

Dog reunited with owner 2,000 miles away thanks to microchip

When veterinarians in Ohio located the dog's microchip, it showed that she belonged to a man named Jordan, a truck driver based in California.

Animals celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Mall of America

Aquatic creatures were feeling extra lucky while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Sea Life on Friday. 

Watch: Bald eagle parents protect their egg during California snowstorm

Named Liberty and Guardian, the bald eagles were filmed shielding their only egg from the elements during the “worst" incubation period in many years.

Last killer whale in captivity dies at Marineland theme park

A killer whale at Marineland and the last captive orca in Canada, who has swam alone in her tank for more than a decade, has died.

Work-study program hopes to recruit future veterinarians of color

A unique work-study program places people one day a week at Mission Animal Hospital, a non-profit organization that provides pet care to families who might not be able to afford many other animal clinics.

Watch: ‘Elusive’ lynx caught on camera in snowy Maine forest

The area is home to the elusive Canada lynx. In Maine, lynx are most common in the northern counties, which often experience the most snow in the state.

Beloved Como Zoo giraffe Daisy dies at 23

Daisy suffered from degenerative arthritis, and her “quality of life had steadily declined.” They made the decision to humanely euthanize her early Thursday morning.