Pets and Animals

A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.

Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.

Ethan Frankamp is working to keep the rescue going and the animals happy and healthy. But he acknowledges Mikayla’s absence is painful for everyone.

After an illness led to a stretch of separation that in turn caused his mother to reject him, a rare Asian wild horse is said to be thriving again at the Minnesota Zoo thanks to a new foster mother.

The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.

Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.

Mikayla Raines ran Save-A-Fox Rescue in Faribault. But in a heartbreaking video posted on social media, her husband shared that Raines tragically took her own life.

“Gwen" the sheep lives on The Tyler Family Farm in Shakopee and has been missing since Monday. She was with the dogs, and was accidentally left out, but just for an hour.

Eight counties have been added to a growing list of those banned from deer feeding and attractant usage.

The Hortmans were big on community service before their tragic and untimely deaths.

Some of the breeds of the rescued dogs included Pomeranians, Yorkshire terriers and “doodle" mixes.

The idea for Acres for Life Therapy and Wellness Center started nearly three decades ago, before Lynn Moore knew anything about equine therapy.

Ed the pet zebra made quite a splash in his new town, running away a day after his arrival. Video shows him being airlifted by helicopter after he was found Sunday.

Video shows a Keokuk police officer responding to a call for a burglary - only the culprit was a deer who was desperately seeking an exit.

A large new study finds that early-life exposure to dogs may reduce the genetic risk of developing eczema in children, offering more evidence of the health benefits of having a pet.

More pet owners are opting to invest in wellness plans and pet insurance for their furry family members, adding to their annual pet care costs.

A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.