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Animals

Short of veterinary technicians, Animal Humane Society decides to 'grow their own'

Short of veterinary technicians, Animal Humane Society decides to 'grow their own'

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. households adopted a pet during the pandemic, according to the ASPCA. And all those animals need a lot of care: Mars Veterinary Health says pet care spending will rise by a third in the next ten years, and the U.S. will need 41,000 additional vets and more than twice as many veterinary technicians. 
by Tim Nelson

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5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat

5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat

"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.
by Rachel Treisman

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After 2 fighting eagles got stuck together, Minnesota deputies separated them

After 2 fighting eagles got stuck together, Minnesota deputies separated them

Two scrappy eagles are free to resume their apparent long-running dispute after quick-thinking deputies helped separate the brawling pair that had become entangled with each other in a Minnesota lake.
by The Associated Press

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Abandoned, stray animals flood Twin Cities shelters after the holiday weekend

Abandoned, stray animals flood Twin Cities shelters after the holiday weekend

The Animal Humane Society locations of Coon Rapids, Woodbury and Golden Valley report a total of 74 turn-ins of stray animals Friday through Monday, amounting to around three times the number of animals they see on average over the same period.
by Aaliyah Demry

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Birds, bugs and climate change

Birds, bugs and climate change

Many bird species are in decline across North America, with decades of falling numbers. In western Minnesota, researchers are examining the link between climate change, birds and the insects they eat.
by Dan Gunderson

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