New shelter for domestic violence victims and their pets opens in Blaine
A new pet-friendly domestic violence shelter has opened in Blaine, with the goal of ensuring victims and their pets can escape together.
Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby canceled due to lack of snow
The Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby has been canceled for a second year in a row due to unfavorable racing conditions.
Here are signs that poor air quality may affect your pet
Bad air quality can have a negative impact on people, but pets can be more susceptible to it, and these are the things to be aware of to protect your animal.
Perry the donkey, model for 'Donkey' character in Shrek movies has died
Perry, the donkey that served as the model for “Donkey," a character in the “Shrek” movies, has died. He was 30.
2 dogs shot and killed in northern MN, owner searches for answers
A Minnesota family is mourning the loss of their two huskies after they say they were shot and killed.
Minnesota Zoo welcomes 2 new pumas found orphaned in the wilderness
The Minnesota Zoo is welcoming two male puma cubs to their Minnesota Trail exhibit after they were discovered in the wilderness without a mother to care for them.
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon postponed due to ‘unsafe trail conditions’
Officials announced on Thursday the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in northern Minnesota has been moved to a later date due to "unsafe trail conditions."
Nova Scotia homeowner interrupts buck snacking on holiday plants: Caught on camera
A Nova Scotia homeowner deterred a hungry buck from enjoying her holiday porch decorations with the help of her security camera.
Buck eating porch decorations caught by homeowner
A homeowner in Nova Scotia used her ring doorbell camera to shoo away and deter a hungry buck from snacking on her holiday porch decorations. Video credit: Katherine English via Storyful.
How to keep your pets safe during New Year's Eve celebrations
Protect your pets from the stress and dangers of New Year’s Eve with expert-backed tips to create a safe and enjoyable celebration.
Duluth Good Samaritan rescues 2 different owls on same day
It was a Christmas week miracle -- not just once, but twice for a Good Samaritan along the North Shore.
It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
Lake Superior Zoo welcomes 2 new reindeer just in time for Christmas
The Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth, Minn. have two new holiday-appropriate inhabinants.
Arizona dog found with heartbreaking note from family looks for forever home
A four-year-old lab mix was found with a heartbreaking note from his family, who said they "had no choice" but to leave him at an Arizona Humane shelter in Phoenix.
Mini goldendoodle missing for 2 years found 300 miles from home
The holidays are much brighter for a Twin Cities couple who were recently reunited with their mini golden-doodle. Their dog ran away more than two years ago.
Push to make bald eagle national bird took flight in Minnesota
The bald eagle is poised to be officially recognized as the United States' national bird as a bipartisan bill is on its way to President Joe Biden's desk.
Minnesota family’s missing dog survives week alone in the wild
Walter was sitting in their front yard in Remer, Minnesota, about three hours north of the Twin Cities, a week ago last Saturday, when he suddenly took off.
Lost Minnesota dog found by visiting Santa
Two Minnesota dogs were found in amazing ways. One family's missing dog was found by visiting Santa, and another survived sub-zero temperatures to find his family. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more.
Dog breeding complaints mount against Minnesota fitness influencer
FOX 9 first reported in June on several complaints about concerning dog breeding practices from Minnesota fitness influencer Ali Holman and her husband. Since then, more than 20 people have come forward with serious complaints.
64 animals seized from 'dire' conditions at northern MN animal rescue
The Animal Humane Society says the rescued animals were so hungry that officials witnessed dogs fighting to eat pieces of feces during one visit.