Firefighters rescue dog trapped 5 days in wall of Cincinnati home

Gertie the dog was missing for five days until the Cincinnati Fire Department found her trapped in between the walls in an Ohio garage.

Lost dog rescued after being stranded at sea for 3 hours

A springer spaniel was saved by rescuers after being lost at sea for three hours and seemed to enjoy his ride back to his owners on the lifeboat.

Push to rename 'Asian carp' amid worries over racism

Some government agencies are taking the step to rebrand "Asian carp" in the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes that surged during the coronavirus pandemic.

2 bull sharks swam up Mississippi River to St. Louis, study finds

A pair of bull sharks were found to have swum from the Gulf of Mexico to St. Louis via the Mississippi River, a recent study confirmed.

U of M study: Cats more susceptible than dogs to coronavirus infection early in pandemic

Researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine found early on during the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota, household pets were most susceptible to being infected with the virus than dogs.

Group asks public to help change offensive name of moth

Bug experts want to change the common name of the gypsy moth because it's considered an ethnic slur and they're asking the public to help them.

Minnesota Wild adopt new dog, Celly

The Minnesota Wild has adopted a new dog as part of their Adopt-A-Dog Program, the team announced Tuesday.

Push for Blaine to prohibit pet stores from selling puppy mill puppies

Community members and humane organizations are calling on the city of Blaine to stop the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet stores.

Giant pandas no longer endangered but still vulnerable, China says

Chinese officials said they no longer consider giant pandas to be an endangered species but remain “vulnerable,” due to conservation efforts.

Pup births hopeful sign for Isle Royale, scientists say

Wolf pups have been spotted again on Isle Royale, a hopeful sign in the effort to rebuild the predator species’ population at the U.S. national park, scientists said Monday.

Dog rescues kitten trapped in hose in Georgia back yard

A dog became an unlikely hero after sniffing out a trapped kitten in his back yard. His owner caught the rescue on camera.

COVID vaccine for zoo animals in Wisconsin

Some animals at the zoos in Madison and Milwaukee will receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.