Family dog found safe after car stolen in Plymouth, Minn.
UPDATE: The family says the dog and the stolen car have been found.
UPDATE: The family says the dog and the stolen car have been found.
Dogs’ faces evolved to improve human connection, study shows
Scientists believe man’s best friend developed those caring, “puppy-dog eyes” over time as a way to communicate and show empathy.
Scientists believe man’s best friend developed those caring, “puppy-dog eyes” over time as a way to communicate and show empathy.
Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading across US
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
Minnesota DNR records highest moose population estimate in 11 years
After seeing significant declines in moose populations since the mid-2000s, the Minnesota DNR says populations have stabilized in recent years and, in 2022, the DNR recorded its highest estimate since 2011.
After seeing significant declines in moose populations since the mid-2000s, the Minnesota DNR says populations have stabilized in recent years and, in 2022, the DNR recorded its highest estimate since 2011.
Buddy the cat heading to foster care after ‘miraculous’ recovery from dog attack
Buddy the cat is heading to a foster home where he'll continue to receive care weeks after authorities say he was attacked by two dogs when their owners, two young boys, let go of their leashes.
Buddy the cat is heading to a foster home where he'll continue to receive care weeks after authorities say he was attacked by two dogs when their owners, two young boys, let go of their leashes.
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control sees influx of dogs needing adopting
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control says, right now, they have double the number of dogs than they typically have and are in need of people who want to adopt and foster.
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control says, right now, they have double the number of dogs than they typically have and are in need of people who want to adopt and foster.
Bald eagle rescued in Plymouth doing well in recovery at Raptor Center
When the call came into Plymouth Police to rescue an animal, Community Service Officer Emily Payne was on her way. But what she found at the side of the road was very different.
When the call came into Plymouth Police to rescue an animal, Community Service Officer Emily Payne was on her way. But what she found at the side of the road was very different.
John Travolta’s son adopts Oscars pup held by Jamie Lee Curtis during Betty White tribute
Jamie Lee Curtis advocated for Mac and Cheese, a rescue puppy from Paw Works, during a tribute for the late Betty White at the Oscars on Sunday but little did she know, Mac and Cheese would find her fur-ever home sooner than expected.
Jamie Lee Curtis advocated for Mac and Cheese, a rescue puppy from Paw Works, during a tribute for the late Betty White at the Oscars on Sunday but little did she know, Mac and Cheese would find her fur-ever home sooner than expected.
Bird flu cases detected at 5 Minnesota facilities that hold 376K birds
Cases of bird flu have now been detected at five spots in Minnesota, as worries grow among farmers in the state over the avian flu.
Cases of bird flu have now been detected at five spots in Minnesota, as worries grow among farmers in the state over the avian flu.
Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
Mother Nature helps man snag 140-pound record-monster in Missouri lake
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
Minnesota Zoo's 12-year-old tiger 'Putin' dies
The Minnesota Zoo is mourning the loss of 12-year-old Amur tiger, Putin.
The Minnesota Zoo is mourning the loss of 12-year-old Amur tiger, Putin.
2 dogs inside stolen truck found safe, reward turns into donation made
A woman is celebrating the safe return of her dogs, who were inside her truck when it was stolen in Hudson, Wisconsin, Tuesday evening.
A woman is celebrating the safe return of her dogs, who were inside her truck when it was stolen in Hudson, Wisconsin, Tuesday evening.
BBs, amputated eye and abandonment lead to animal cruelty charges
Two have been charged with animal cruelty and receiving stolen property after a witness saw a dog chasing an SUV that was driving away after it had been abandoned.
Two have been charged with animal cruelty and receiving stolen property after a witness saw a dog chasing an SUV that was driving away after it had been abandoned.
Dog helps Ukraine’s Emergency Service clear explosive devices
The dog has helped clear dozens of explosive devices since the beginning of the war, which is stretching into the fourth week now.
The dog has helped clear dozens of explosive devices since the beginning of the war, which is stretching into the fourth week now.
Labs still reign as America's most popular dog breed; newcomer ranks top 5
Labrador retrievers are still man's top best friend in the U.S., but a certain breed just strutted its way into the top five for the first time in nearly a quarter-century.
Labrador retrievers are still man's top best friend in the U.S., but a certain breed just strutted its way into the top five for the first time in nearly a quarter-century.
Dozens of bald eagles in one spot in Minnesota captured in photo
A photo captured by Tim Alms, that’s now gone viral on social media, shows of dozens of eagles perched near Red Wing, Minnesota, a common sight in the Mississippi River Valley during the winter months.
A photo captured by Tim Alms, that’s now gone viral on social media, shows of dozens of eagles perched near Red Wing, Minnesota, a common sight in the Mississippi River Valley during the winter months.
Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
Photos: Ukrainians fleeing war 'can't leave' pets behind
Everywhere amid the exodus of more than 2.3 million people fleeing Russia’s invasion are the pets people could not leave behind: birds, rabbits, hamsters, cats and dogs.
Everywhere amid the exodus of more than 2.3 million people fleeing Russia’s invasion are the pets people could not leave behind: birds, rabbits, hamsters, cats and dogs.