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Animals

A lost dog treks 150 miles across Alaskan sea ice before he's reunited with his family

A lost dog treks 150 miles across Alaskan sea ice before he's reunited with his family

Nanuq, a 1-year-old Australian shepherd, went missing last month while his family was visiting relatives. Except for a swollen leg, with bite marks from a seal or polar bear, Nanuq was in good health.
by The Associated Press

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'They bring unconditional love': U of M veterinarian on how animals open our hearts  

'They bring unconditional love': U of M veterinarian on how animals open our hearts  

Sometimes a headbutt or excited tail wag could be exactly what we need. University of Minnesota veterinarian Dr. Jody Lulich talks about the power of animal companionship and his new memoir.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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Humane Society confirms two dog flu cases, warns to watch for symptoms

Humane Society confirms two dog flu cases, warns to watch for symptoms

The Animal Humane Society confirmed two dog flu cases in its Golden Valley facility over the weekend, after announcing suspected cases on Thursday. It says it is likely that infected dogs were adopted and is urging dog owners to check their dogs for symptoms before taking them out to socialize.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Dog adoption centers close due to possible canine influenza

Dog adoption centers close due to possible canine influenza

Animal Humane Society's dog adoption centers in Golden Valley, Woodbury and Coon Rapids are temporarily closing for three to four weeks out of concerns for canine influenza.
by Nicole Ki

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Minnesota DNR says bald eagle pair is still defending site where EagleCam nest fell

Minnesota DNR says bald eagle pair is still defending site where EagleCam nest fell

The Minnesota DNR says the bald eagle pair is still defending the location where the EagleCam nest fell last weekend, raising hopes they may rebuild nearby. But officials also are looking at several alternative sites.
by Dan Gunderson

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30 invasive carp caught in Mississippi near Winona, largest upstream haul

30 invasive carp caught in Mississippi near Winona, largest upstream haul

Invasive carp compete with native species and pose a threat to Minnesota’s rivers and lakes. DNR officials said Thursday that while there’s no “silver bullet” remedy, they’re using “proven methods” to minimize the risk of spread.
by Kirsti Marohn

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