More than 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from frigid Texas waters

Volunteers in South Texas raced to save roughly 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles this week threatened by severe winter weather, and SpaceX stepped in to help in the rescue effort.

Dog found after running car stolen in Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Police asked for the public’s help in locating a dog that was inside of a running car that was stolen from outside a gas station in Eden Prairie, Minnesota Monday night, but the dog and car were located safely Tuesday evening. 

South Korea offers free COVID-19 tests for pet cats and dogs

South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.

Koala gets in the driver’s seat after causing multi-car crash on Australian freeway

A koala hopped in the driver’s seat of his rescuer’s car after causing a pileup on an Australian freeway. “It started sitting for a while on the steering wheel (as if) saying, ‘Let’s go for a drive!’”

Therapy dog stolen in St. Paul car theft returned to owner

A therapy dog that was stolen during a car theft in St. Paul, Minnesota earlier this week was returned to her owner Thursday, police said. 

2 wolves illegally killed in northern Minnesota, DNR investigating

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is investigating after wildlife researchers found two wolves with GPS-tracking collars in northern Minnesota that had been illegally killed. 

Therapy dog missing after vehicle stolen in St. Paul

St. Paul police are asking for the public's help to find a therapy dog that is still missing after the car it was in was stolen earlier this week.

Snoop Dogg, Martha Stewart hosting Puppy Bowl 2021

Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart will team up again, this time to host the 17th annual Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday.

Dog inside vehicle stolen in Woodbury found, reunited with family

A dog that was inside a vehicle when it was stolen in Woodbury, Minnesota over the weekend was found and has been reunited with her family. 

From runt to Guinness Record: Freddy, world’s tallest dog dies at 8

Freddy, a Great Dane in the UK, grew from the runt of the litter to the tallest living dog in the world. Standing on his hind legs, he measured in at more than 7 feet tall.

PETA mocked on social media for claiming insults like 'pig,' 'chicken' hurt animals

People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, was mocked on social media this week for a tweet that argued calling someone names like a "pig," "chicken" or a "snake" is hurtful to the animals themselves.

Tiger at Minnesota wild cat sanctuary tests positive for COVID-19 virus

A tiger at The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, state officials said Tuesday. 

Dog inside car stolen from Bloomington hotel found safe, police say

A dog that went missing after the car he was in was stolen outside a hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota Saturday night has been found safe, according to police.