Cougar hit and killed by vehicle near Highway 13 in Shakopee
A man in Shakopee caught a rare wildlife sighting on camera after he spotted a cougar, but it was later found dead after being hit by a vehicle.
A man in Shakopee caught a rare wildlife sighting on camera after he spotted a cougar, but it was later found dead after being hit by a vehicle.
Litter of puppies exposed to rabid skunk in NW Minnesota
A litter of puppies in northwestern Minnesota is now in quarantine after one of the 7 puppies was recently carried away by a rabid skunk. During their investigation, state officials learned one of the puppies had been sold. The new owners were contacted and the state recommended the puppy be euthanized and tested.
A litter of puppies in northwestern Minnesota is now in quarantine after one of the 7 puppies was recently carried away by a rabid skunk. During their investigation, state officials learned one of the puppies had been sold. The new owners were contacted and the state recommended the puppy be euthanized and tested.
Minneapolis Park Board creates enclosed areas to protect nesting turtles on beaches
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources considers soft shell turtles a "species of special concern" and has created nurseries throughout Minneapolis beaches to help them nest.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources considers soft shell turtles a "species of special concern" and has created nurseries throughout Minneapolis beaches to help them nest.
The good news behind the recent shark sightings
Marine experts say there might be a silver lining behind the increase in activity.
Marine experts say there might be a silver lining behind the increase in activity.
Both missing dogs found after St. Paws kennel was burglarized
St. Paul police say both of the missing dogs were reunited with their family after a doggy daycare and boarding center was broken into overnight Wednesday.
St. Paul police say both of the missing dogs were reunited with their family after a doggy daycare and boarding center was broken into overnight Wednesday.
Several dog treats recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
A North Carolina-based company is recalling certain dog treats after samples of the product tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria.
A North Carolina-based company is recalling certain dog treats after samples of the product tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria.
Veterinarians grappling with national pet blood shortage
BluePearl Pet Hospitals in the Charleston, South Carolina, area say they only get about a third of the donations they’d like. When they don’t have enough blood — that leads to tough situations.
BluePearl Pet Hospitals in the Charleston, South Carolina, area say they only get about a third of the donations they’d like. When they don’t have enough blood — that leads to tough situations.
Zoo worker hospitalized after being bit by camel near Freeport, Minn.
A worker who was bitten by a camel and dragged 15 feet by the head had to be airlifted to St. Cloud hospital after an attack at a zoo on Wednesday.
A worker who was bitten by a camel and dragged 15 feet by the head had to be airlifted to St. Cloud hospital after an attack at a zoo on Wednesday.
US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
PetSmart donates $200K to Animal Humane Society locations for low-cost vet services
A $200,000 donation from PetSmart Charities hopes to ease that burden on pet owners at two Twin Cities Animal Humane Society (AHS) locations.
A $200,000 donation from PetSmart Charities hopes to ease that burden on pet owners at two Twin Cities Animal Humane Society (AHS) locations.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
Un'can'ny resemblance: See why Pringles wants this spider renamed
It’s a signature mustache that any snack food lover can spot.
It’s a signature mustache that any snack food lover can spot.
July 4 pet safety: Helpful tips to protect your pets during fireworks celebrations
The sound of fireworks may scare your pet so much that they run off and potentially go missing, something the American Kennel Club says tends to happen during the holiday break.
The sound of fireworks may scare your pet so much that they run off and potentially go missing, something the American Kennel Club says tends to happen during the holiday break.
July 4th pet safety: What to do if you find a lost pet
Every year, animal shelters are flooded with lost pets that were spooked by fireworks celebrations. Here's how you can help if you see a lost animal.
Every year, animal shelters are flooded with lost pets that were spooked by fireworks celebrations. Here's how you can help if you see a lost animal.
Minnesota Wild welcomes new team dog named Brooksy
The Minnesota Wild announced their newest furry teammate as part of the team’s adopt-a-dog program, which helps train dogs before heading to a program for veterans and first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The Minnesota Wild announced their newest furry teammate as part of the team’s adopt-a-dog program, which helps train dogs before heading to a program for veterans and first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dog adopted by Tennessee trooper who rescued her from extreme heat on side of highway
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper stepped in to help the dog, who he later named Princess. It was the beginning of a special friendship.
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper stepped in to help the dog, who he later named Princess. It was the beginning of a special friendship.
St. Paul Park family grieves after dog hit by Amazon driver
This month, a St. Paul Park dog owner feels like she’s been left with a hole in her heart, after her emotional support animal was hit and killed by an Amazon delivery driver on June 11.
This month, a St. Paul Park dog owner feels like she’s been left with a hole in her heart, after her emotional support animal was hit and killed by an Amazon delivery driver on June 11.
Grizzly bear mauls hiker after ‘surprise encounter’ in Wyoming park
Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.
Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.
Man dies after being run over by his horse in St. Cloud
A man died after he was run over by one of his Clydesdale horses on Sunday afternoon in St. Cloud.
A man died after he was run over by one of his Clydesdale horses on Sunday afternoon in St. Cloud.
From burn survivor to ‘superdog’: Taka’s journey inspires patients near and far
Taka was on the brink of death after a house fire, and now his beaming face inspires fellow burn survivors across the country.
Taka was on the brink of death after a house fire, and now his beaming face inspires fellow burn survivors across the country.