Minnesota's Animal Humane Society receives $3 million donation, its largest ever

The former CEO and Chairman of Toro, Ken Melrose, was the record-breaking donor. The money will go toward construction of a new adoption and animal care campus in St. Paul.

PETA mocked for calling 'pet' a 'derogatory' term, suggesting 'companion' instead

A spokesperson for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals called the term “pet” (https://www.foxnews.com/category/lifestyle/pets) derogatory, claiming that it patronizes the animal.

VIDEO: Dog in Central Texas jumping for joy at the sight of snow

As exciting as it is for Texans to see snow, one pup couldn't help but leap for joy when she saw the snowflakes. 

Minnesota reaches settlement with company that refused to allow employee to bring service animal to work

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights reached a settlement agreement with Marathon Oil Refinery after a former employee filed a complaint saying that the company refused to allow her to bring her service dog to work.

Carver County dog park may close after visitors fail to clean up dog poop

An off-leash dog park in Carver County, Minnesota may close "due to unsanitary conditions" after patrons have failed to clean up after their pets.

Badger and coyote seen traveling together in tunnel

A team of researchers in California documenting how wildlife interacts with roadway structures has found a coyote and badger that appear to be close traveling companions.

Shop staff rush to shoo hungry deer from Florida store

Staff at a Walgreens outlet in Florida had to shoo a Key deer from the store after the stray animal made a beeline for the food.

Minneapolis bar mixes barks and beers for 'unleashed' fun

Billing itself as "Minnesota's only dog bar," Unleashed Hounds and Hops opened Thursday on the edge of downtown Minneapolis.

Man buys $6M Super Bowl ad to thank veterinarians who saved his dog’s life

After Scout was given a month to live due to an aggressive form of cancer, his owner purchased a Super Bowl ad to thank the veterinarians who saved the dog.

U.S. looks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes

Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin.

Brooklyn Park community unites after family loses home in fire, dog goes missing

After an Otsego family lost everything in a house fire and their dog ran away in Brooklyn Park, an entire community came together to try and bring Rosie home.