National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week: Why foster families are needed, especially for big dogs
This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and FOX 9 is celebrating by hosting an 11:45 a.m. segment with the Animal Humane Society each weekday.
This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and FOX 9 is celebrating by hosting an 11:45 a.m. segment with the Animal Humane Society each weekday.
‘Magical unicorn puppy’: 10-week-old golden retriever ‘puppercorn’ born with tail on forehead
A 10-week-old golden retriever was born with a tail on his forehead, garnering adoration on social media and a fitting nickname: “puppercorn.”
A 10-week-old golden retriever was born with a tail on his forehead, garnering adoration on social media and a fitting nickname: “puppercorn.”
Deer gets caught in batting cage net
A deer became entangled in the netting of a batting cage in Colorado last week.
A deer became entangled in the netting of a batting cage in Colorado last week.
Minnesotans welcome Arkansas dogs to warm, loving homes
A couple of times a month a truck rolls into the Twin Cities carrying some very precious cargo.
A couple of times a month a truck rolls into the Twin Cities carrying some very precious cargo.
Owner arrested after dropping off starving dog at Wisconsin animal shelter
Authorities in western Wisconsin arrested a 29-year-old woman for animal mistreatment after dropping off a severely malnourished dog at an animal shelter, claiming it was a stray.
Authorities in western Wisconsin arrested a 29-year-old woman for animal mistreatment after dropping off a severely malnourished dog at an animal shelter, claiming it was a stray.
Way to go, Miracle!
Baby flamingo practices walking at Denver Zoo
A tiny flamingo learning to walk at the Denver Zoo has been making great progress, as seen in this video shared on November 10.
A tiny flamingo learning to walk at the Denver Zoo has been making great progress, as seen in this video shared on November 10.
‘He will not be contained’: Quilty the shelter cat put in solitary confinement after repeatedly freeing other cats
A shelter cat in Texas was put in solitary confinement after repeatedly escaping and freeing other cats.
A shelter cat in Texas was put in solitary confinement after repeatedly escaping and freeing other cats.
Minneapolis students reunite with service dog they bought for Army veteran
At St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in northeast Minneapolis, Army veteran Jared Nelson and his service dog Charger took center stage at the school’s Veterans Day ceremony.
At St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in northeast Minneapolis, Army veteran Jared Nelson and his service dog Charger took center stage at the school’s Veterans Day ceremony.
Turtles found in Washington park with swastikas painted on their shells
The turtles were spotted by park visitors near Seattle and believed to have been released into the area.
The turtles were spotted by park visitors near Seattle and believed to have been released into the area.
'Stitches the Cat' joins MSP Airport's Animal Ambassador crew
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has added a new member to its crew.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has added a new member to its crew.
Commuters delighted by group of golden retrievers waiting in line on train platform
Commuters were given paws for thought when they spotted a dozen golden retrievers lining up on their own — to wait for a train.
Commuters were given paws for thought when they spotted a dozen golden retrievers lining up on their own — to wait for a train.
Surfing therapy dog helping wounded warriors, kids with special needs
This Veteran’s Day weekend a special dog will be celebrated. Ricochet is a surfing therapy dog who helps wounded warriors, service members and veterans with PTSD.
This Veteran’s Day weekend a special dog will be celebrated. Ricochet is a surfing therapy dog who helps wounded warriors, service members and veterans with PTSD.
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week: Animal Humane Society 101
This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and FOX 9 is celebrating by hosting an 11:45 a.m. segment with the Animal Humane Society each weekday.
This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and FOX 9 is celebrating by hosting an 11:45 a.m. segment with the Animal Humane Society each weekday.
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week: Tips and tricks for finding a lost pet
This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and FOX 9 is celebrating by hosting an 11:45 a.m. segment with the Animal Humane Society each weekday.
This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and FOX 9 is celebrating by hosting an 11:45 a.m. segment with the Animal Humane Society each weekday.
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week: How do animal shelters determine breeds?
This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and FOX 9 is celebrating by hosting an 11:45 a.m. segment with the Animal Humane Society each weekday.
This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and FOX 9 is celebrating by hosting an 11:45 a.m. segment with the Animal Humane Society each weekday.
Senate unanimously passes bill to make animal cruelty a federal felony
Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate have unanimously passed a bipartisan bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony.
Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate have unanimously passed a bipartisan bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony.
Unlikely pals! Rescue dog and cheetah have adorable sleepover at Cincinnati Zoo
Best friends furever!
Best friends furever!
194-pound shelter dog given second chance, lives best year of his life with Minnesota family
We first met Buddy on a summer afternoon at his home in Duluth. Life was good. He was content and curious - and half the dog he was just one year before.
We first met Buddy on a summer afternoon at his home in Duluth. Life was good. He was content and curious - and half the dog he was just one year before.
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week: How shelters behavior test dogs
This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and FOX 9 is celebrating by hosting an 11:45 a.m. segment with the Animal Humane Society each weekday.
This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and FOX 9 is celebrating by hosting an 11:45 a.m. segment with the Animal Humane Society each weekday.



















