'The shelter is clear': Minneapolis animal shelter adopts out all pets during initiative
A Minneapolis animal shelter was left empty on Friday after a special event ended with every animal being adopted.
A Minneapolis animal shelter was left empty on Friday after a special event ended with every animal being adopted.
Stray dog found keeping abandoned kittens warm on side of road
A passerby spotted the dog cuddling the 5 abandoned kittens in the freezing snow.
A passerby spotted the dog cuddling the 5 abandoned kittens in the freezing snow.
‘They are her puppies now’: Orphaned puppies adopted by dog 5 days after she lost her own litter
When a litter of orphaned puppies suddenly needed a caregiver after their own mother passed away from seizures, the rescue Secondhand Hounds had the perfect match — a mama dog who had lost her own litter of puppies just five days earlier after they were born premature.
When a litter of orphaned puppies suddenly needed a caregiver after their own mother passed away from seizures, the rescue Secondhand Hounds had the perfect match — a mama dog who had lost her own litter of puppies just five days earlier after they were born premature.
Thanksgiving table scraps could be dangerous to your pet’s health, veterinarian says
That Thanksgiving turkey bone may cause more damage than you think.
That Thanksgiving turkey bone may cause more damage than you think.
Firefighters rescue dog from ice in Eagan, Minnesota
Firefighters in Eagan, Minnesota rescued a dog from the ice Friday afternoon.
Firefighters in Eagan, Minnesota rescued a dog from the ice Friday afternoon.
Specialized canine auditory gear developed to protect military dogs from hearing loss
Specialized canine auditory gear has been developed to protect military dogs from hearing loss during training, the U.S. Army said Wednesday in a news release.
Specialized canine auditory gear has been developed to protect military dogs from hearing loss during training, the U.S. Army said Wednesday in a news release.
Researchers say there’s a more accurate way to calculate your dog’s age in human years
There is a more accurate way to calculate how old your dog is in human years than the age-old trick of multiplying their age by seven, researchers say.
There is a more accurate way to calculate how old your dog is in human years than the age-old trick of multiplying their age by seven, researchers say.
German shepherd stuck in 'perpetual puppyhood' due to rare genetic condition
A purebred German shepherd will forever be the size of a pup due to a rare genetic condition.
A purebred German shepherd will forever be the size of a pup due to a rare genetic condition.
Woman says her husky sniffed out her cancer, caught 4 re-occurrences before doctors could
Stephanie Herfel might not have caught her ovarian cancer in time if not for her husky, Sierra. She says Sierra sniffed out every re-occurrence of the cancer before doctors could see it on scans.
Stephanie Herfel might not have caught her ovarian cancer in time if not for her husky, Sierra. She says Sierra sniffed out every re-occurrence of the cancer before doctors could see it on scans.
Community support K9 joins Anoka County Sheriff's Office to ease fear, anxiety after traumatic events
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office has a new team member they are hoping can provide support and relieve anxiety for people who have experienced a traumatic event.
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office has a new team member they are hoping can provide support and relieve anxiety for people who have experienced a traumatic event.
'Clear the Shelter': Minneapolis pet shelter waiving adoption fees Friday
This Friday, Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is waiving all adoption fees for its animals in order to find them homes for the holidays.
This Friday, Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is waiving all adoption fees for its animals in order to find them homes for the holidays.
'They saved me twice': Woman battling cancer credits rescue dogs that died saving her from fire
Jennifer Reinardy rescued both of her prized pets, Zeke the rock-loving pit bull and Penny the mouse-hunting corgi-chihuahua mix, but last week, they returned the favor.
Jennifer Reinardy rescued both of her prized pets, Zeke the rock-loving pit bull and Penny the mouse-hunting corgi-chihuahua mix, but last week, they returned the favor.
11 horses removed from North Branch owner due to malnourishment, health issues
Authorities took 11 horses from their owner north of the Twin Cities metro due to malnourishment, according to the Animal Humane Society.
Authorities took 11 horses from their owner north of the Twin Cities metro due to malnourishment, according to the Animal Humane Society.
Meet Wolfgang: Overweight beagle on weight loss journey walks a mile to celebrate birthday
One Arizona pup is capturing hearts across the nation with his amazing weight loss journey.
One Arizona pup is capturing hearts across the nation with his amazing weight loss journey.
Minnesotans provide hospice care for animals in need
If you saw Peanut the pug strolling through your neighborhood, you might think she was a little pampered - and you'd be right.
If you saw Peanut the pug strolling through your neighborhood, you might think she was a little pampered - and you'd be right.
Officials investigate horse neglect at residence in North Branch, Minnesota
Officials are assisting the Animal Humane Society in an investigation involving horse neglect in North Branch, Minnesota.
Officials are assisting the Animal Humane Society in an investigation involving horse neglect in North Branch, Minnesota.
13 Australian Shepherd dogs die in house fire near St. Francis, Minn.
More than a dozen purebred Australian Shepherd dogs perished in a house fire on the outskirts of St. Francis, Minnesota, according to fire officials and the dogs' owner.
More than a dozen purebred Australian Shepherd dogs perished in a house fire on the outskirts of St. Francis, Minnesota, according to fire officials and the dogs' owner.
Rabid kitten bites three people in northern Minnesota
A kitten infected with rabies bit three people in northern Minnesota, including a 4-year-old child and a pregnant woman, according to state animal health officials.
A kitten infected with rabies bit three people in northern Minnesota, including a 4-year-old child and a pregnant woman, according to state animal health officials.
Community rallies to rescue horse after it fell on ice
A close knit community rallied around a horse that fell on ice and didn’t have the strength to get up at a horse boarding facility in Corcoran, Minnesota. While she almost gave up, those around her did not.
A close knit community rallied around a horse that fell on ice and didn’t have the strength to get up at a horse boarding facility in Corcoran, Minnesota. While she almost gave up, those around her did not.
Life-size sculpture dedicated to President George H.W. Bush's service dog, Sully
America's Vet Dogs, along with sculptor Susan Bahary, will dedicate the statue to Bush 41's famous service dog on December 2.
America's Vet Dogs, along with sculptor Susan Bahary, will dedicate the statue to Bush 41's famous service dog on December 2.