Animal Humane Society hopes to find homes for more pocket pets

The Animal Humane Society is asking people to adopt more "pocket pets" - rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils and hamsters - as the critters are in need of homes.

Rabbits are facing their own deadly virus outbreak which threatens to decimate the population

As humans deal with the devastation of the novel coronavirus, an outbreak among wildlife has occurred in the U.S. which threatens the wild and domestic rabbit population along with their environments. 

Low-flying planes in south Minneapolis? Agriculture officials treating gypsy moth infestation in area

Residents in south Minneapolis may notice a low-flying plane in their area Wednesday as the Minnesota Department of Agriculture treats a gypsy moth infestation detected in the area last fall. 

3-foot-long lizard missing in Champlin, Minnesota

Authorities are asking for help finding a missing pet lizard in Champlin, Minnesota. According to police, the Asian Water Monitor lizard is 3 feet long and is "good at climbing stuff."

Virtual walk raises more than $600K for Animal Humane Society

The Animal Humane Society's Walk for Animals went virtual this weekend, as the coronavirus prevented this year's normal event.

Llama antibodies studied as potential treatment for COVID-19

A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.

35,000 lbs of pet food donated to help pet owners impacted by COVID-19

The Animal Humane Society has seen the need for free pet food rise in just the past month and a number of organizations are stepping up to meet the demand.

Animal Humane Society's 'Walk for Animals' will go on but from a distance

This is the time of year when, normally, 5Ks, marathons, and walking events flood the streets across the metro. That includes the Animal Humane Society's largest annual fundraiser, the Walk for Animals.

Che-Che the dog, who lost both owners to COVID-19, cheered by shelter staff after finding new home

A 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che, who lost everything after both her owners passed away due to complications from COVID-19, was cheered on by the New Jersey animal shelter that housed her after she finally found her new forever home.

Police investigating dog attack at family's home in Minneapolis

Police in Minneapolis are investigating a dog attack case that occurred at a home on Penn Avenue North Tuesday night.