Bill supporting service dogs in training [RAW]
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law giving service dogs in training the same support and protection as active working service dogs.

Importance of Walk for Animals
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Joy King, the president and CEO of the Animal Humane Society, discussed the importance of Walk for Animals with FOX 9.

Chaska PD: Don't call 911 for a coyote sighting

Chaska police are telling residents that coyote sightings alone are not enough grounds to call 911.

Video: Pet raccoon caught on camera sitting in driver’s seat with glass meth pipe during traffic stop

A traffic stop in Ohio took an unusual turn on Monday when police say they found a pet raccoon named ‘Chewy’ sitting in the driver’s seat with a meth pipe in its mouth during a traffic stop. 

Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says

A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Taxidermized cougar killed in 2023 unveiled to community

A powerful mountain lion that was believed to be searching for a mate in 2023 before it was killed by a car on Interstate 394 can now be seen by community members in Minneapolis.

Animal rescues seeing a rise in pet surrendering due to veterinarian costs

A Princeton animal rescue has seen an uptick in pet owners surrendering their animals. The rescue points to the cost of vet care and financial difficulties.

Porcupine hitchhikers return to northern MN

A porcupine and her baby are back in northern Minnesota after quite the adventure.

Emu and dogs have a blast playing chase at Florida farm

An emu who grew up with a dog was seen having a blast playing a game of chase with two of his canine pals at their farm home in Vero Beach, Florida.

Chihuahua beaten to death caught on camera leaves Peoria family in shock

A Peoria family is mourning their Chihuahua while police investigate dash cam footage that shows a neighbor beating the dog to death with a shovel.

First responder who saved kitten after fire adopts him

The Coon Rapids Community Service officer who brought a badly injured kitten to the Animal Humane Society found a special connection and decided to officially adopt the cat.

Kitten found after fire adopted by rescuer
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The kitten was found in a field in Coon Rapids as first responders were responding to a grass fire at a homeless encampment. Coon Rapids Community Officer Eric Prindle brought the kitten to the Animal Humane Society in Coon Rapids were veterinarians weren?t sure if he would survive his injuries. Officer Prindle felt such a strong connection with the kitten, named JJ, he decided to adopt the cat after his original owner decided she could not properly care for his injuries.

Como Park western lowland gorilla euthanized

A western lowland gorilla named Nyati that was born at Como Zoo was euthanized after a medical assessment determined a degenerative decline in its quality of life.