Returns of adopted pets in Minnesota increasing post-pandemic

At Secondhand Hounds between January and April of this year, surrenders have jumped 35% compared to the same time last year - the result of people deciding their pandemic pets weren't for them.

Bear gets stuck, dies in hot car parked outside Smoky Mountain cabin

“Bears have noses 7 times better than a bloodhound and can smell even the faintest odor of food inside a vehicle. Lock your doors, roll up your windows, and never leave food or anything that smells like food inside!”

Cat cafe featuring adoptable felines opens in New Hope

The Café Meow opened its second location on Thursday, where coffee and cuddles are on the menu. 

Sheriff’s deputy rescues baby skunk: 'It’s so cute!'

"You guys! It's a baby skunk!” Olmsted County Deputy Nate Jacobson documented the entire cute encounter, from rescue to rehab. And nope, he didn't get sprayed.

Lawmakers say this flea collar should be recalled after 2,500 pet deaths

A new report accuses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of repeatedly ignoring concerns about what "may be the most dangerous flea and tick product on the market."

47 cats rescued from hot car at Minnesota rest stop

Forty-seven cats were rescued from a vehicle parked in sweltering heat at a rest stop along Interstate 35 in Harris, Minnesota on Tuesday.

Electronic-sniffing dog helps make pedophilia arrest in Mexico

Hidu has been specially trained to sniff out a certain electronic -- and his skills led authorities to a high-profile suspected pedophile in Mexico City.

Scientists explain how some dogs can remember their favorite toys

Most of man’s best friends recognize toys by sight or smell — but some particularly gifted dogs can associate their favorite toy with words.

Deputies rescue horses that sank into bog in northern Minnesota

Two horses and riders that sank into a bog in northern Minnesota had to be rescued by a team of deputies in northern Minnesota on Saturday.

Video shows cow taking over office on England farm

“Someone left the door open and she wandered in from the pasture on her own,” the owner said.

Nearly half of Americans share their bed with a pet, survey says

A Portland sleep specialist says if you prefer to sleep with your pet or not, getting seven or more hours of sleep can improve your overall health.

Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says

Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.

Bear smashes car window, helps itself to leftover McDonald’s

Locals in the tiny town of Jackson, New Hampshire, are used to a few bears showing up this time of year, but there’s one particular bear that’s really making itself at home.

Baby tigers born at the Minnesota Zoo

The Minnesota Zoo announced their Amur tiger gave birth to a litter of cubs on Mother's Day this year.