Midas mechanic rescues dog from dumpster in Shakopee

A life-saving rescue played out at a Shakopee auto shop this week after someone tossed their dog away in a dumpster.

Raptor Center: Safe to put up bird feeders as bird flu cases drop

After warning residents to not feed birds this spring – due to the concerning rise of bird flu cases – the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota says it is safe to use feeders as cases fall.

2 extremely rare leopard cubs born at Saint Louis Zoo

The Amur leopard is considered one of the rarest and most endangered cats in the world, the zoo said when announcing the female cubs.

Kitten improving after being saved from dumpster fire in Nevada

The six-week-old kitten was brought into Pet Health Hospital in Las Vegas several weeks ago after surviving the fire. The animal suffered severe burns on her ears and paws.

Black bear charges into Wisconsin home, attacks couple

A Wisconsin couple is recovering after a black bear charged into their home, attacking both of them.

Cats to stay indoors in German town during rare bird's breeding season

Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.