St. Paul bans wildlife killing contests in unanimous City Council vote
With widespread support from animal conservation groups, the St. Paul City Council voted 7-0 to pass the ordinance Wednesday.
With widespread support from animal conservation groups, the St. Paul City Council voted 7-0 to pass the ordinance Wednesday.
Koala-sniffing dog aids in 15 wildlife rescues as Australian bushfires ravage habitats
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
Family heartbroken after dog dies from ingesting meth hidden in fast food bag
A family pet is will likely die after ingesting meth that was being hidden inside a sandwich bag.
A family pet is will likely die after ingesting meth that was being hidden inside a sandwich bag.
Researchers: Some pet products touted as having CBD don't actually contain it
Companies have unleashed hundreds of CBD pet health products accompanied by glowing customer testimonials claiming the cannabis derivative produced calmer, quieter and pain-free dogs and cats.
Companies have unleashed hundreds of CBD pet health products accompanied by glowing customer testimonials claiming the cannabis derivative produced calmer, quieter and pain-free dogs and cats.
Bulldog crushed to death during grooming appointment at PetSmart, owner says
A North Las Vegas woman said her beloved bulldog died after allegedly being crushed under a table during a grooming appointment at PetSmart.
A North Las Vegas woman said her beloved bulldog died after allegedly being crushed under a table during a grooming appointment at PetSmart.
State Patrol sergeant thanked for saving dog in western Minnesota crash
A sergeant with the Minnesota State Patrol was recently thanked for saving a dog that was ejected during a crash two years ago.
A sergeant with the Minnesota State Patrol was recently thanked for saving a dog that was ejected during a crash two years ago.
First responders rescue dog trapped in icy pond
First responders in Massachusetts braved icy waters to rescue a dog that fell through an icy pond.
First responders in Massachusetts braved icy waters to rescue a dog that fell through an icy pond.
Australian family rescues multiple koalas from wildfires
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
After 2,461 days at shelter, 12-year-old dog finds forever family
After spending nearly seven years at an animal shelter, a pitbull-boxer mix has finally found her forever family.
After spending nearly seven years at an animal shelter, a pitbull-boxer mix has finally found her forever family.
Hero shelter dog who donated blood to dogs in need finds new home
A hero shelter dog who donated blood to help save two other dogs has found a forever home.
A hero shelter dog who donated blood to help save two other dogs has found a forever home.
Hello, dogo: 2 new breeds get the American Kennel Club's nod
A powerful Argentine big-game hunter and a sociable French water dog have made the American Kennel Club's list of recognized breeds.
A powerful Argentine big-game hunter and a sociable French water dog have made the American Kennel Club's list of recognized breeds.
Delivery driver charged with stealing cat in Carver County, cat's whereabouts still unknown
Authorities are still looking for a cat who was stolen by a delivery driver and then
Authorities are still looking for a cat who was stolen by a delivery driver and then
Adorable dogs with special needs play in snow during holiday season
A group of adorable dogs with special needs played in the snow during the holiday season.
A group of adorable dogs with special needs played in the snow during the holiday season.
Nearly half a billion animals feared dead in Australia wildfires, ecologists say
Ecologists estimate that 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been killed since September in the country’s catastrophic wildfires.
Ecologists estimate that 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been killed since September in the country’s catastrophic wildfires.
Emotional support dog named Barrett joins Hennepin County Attorney's Office
A golden doodle named Barrett has joined the Hennepin County Attorney's Office as an emotional support dog.
A golden doodle named Barrett has joined the Hennepin County Attorney's Office as an emotional support dog.
Christmas miracle: Man reunited with beloved dog missing for 5 months just in time for holiday
Four days before Christmas, an Ohio man got the best gift he could have asked for when his beloved silver lab, Lucy, was returned to him after five months of being lost.
Four days before Christmas, an Ohio man got the best gift he could have asked for when his beloved silver lab, Lucy, was returned to him after five months of being lost.
Growing up with a pet dog may lower risk of schizophrenia later in life, study suggests
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Dogs can count, especially when it comes to treats: study
A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.
A new study reveals man’s best friend is capable of counting-- especially their treats.
6 more horses found shot to death in Kentucky, bringing total to 21
Officials said the six horses appear to have been killed during the same shooting that killed at least 15 other horses in eastern Kentucky.
Officials said the six horses appear to have been killed during the same shooting that killed at least 15 other horses in eastern Kentucky.
Authorities find at least 15 horses fatally shot in Kentucky
HORRIBLE: At least 15 horses were found on a site along U.S. 23 near the Floyd-Pike County line, reports say. A $500 reward is being offered for information on the shootings.
HORRIBLE: At least 15 horses were found on a site along U.S. 23 near the Floyd-Pike County line, reports say. A $500 reward is being offered for information on the shootings.