Anoka Police K-9 Bravo shot during deadly altercation

A police dog named Bravo was shot during a deadly exchange of fire between police and a suspect near Braham, Minnesota. 

An endangered species in the U.S. has been cloned for the first time

Meet Elizabeth Ann. Created from the frozen cells of a black-footed ferret that died more than 30 years ago, she’s giving scientists new hope about preserving endangered species.

Deputies help rescue baby owl that lost its home

The baby is now being taken care of by the nonprofit Wild at Heart Wildlife Sanctuary.

Bear bites woman through toilet in outhouse

Shannon Stevens told The AP that she sat down on the toilet and felt something immediately bite her.

Rescue cat saves family by sniffing out gas leak in their home

Lilly, a rescue cat in Lake Oswego, Oregon, saved her owners when she sniffed out a dangerous gas leak at their home on Friday, according to local reports.

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.