Scooby doobie don't: Discarded joints pose hazards for dogsMay 2, 2023 11:05 AMBy The Associated PressVeterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
A lost dog treks 150 miles across Alaskan sea ice before he's reunited with his familyApril 14, 2023 4:04 AMBy The Associated Press 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.
The world's shortest dog is Pearl, a dollar-sized diva who loves dressing upApril 12, 2023 2:54 PMBy Rachel Treisman The new world record-holder stands shorter than a Popsicle stick at 3.59 inches and follows a long line of low dogs. The chihuahua's owner describes her as "small like a ball" and "a bit of a diva."
Play47min 03sec'They bring unconditional love': U of M veterinarian on how animals open our hearts April 11, 2023 11:00 AMBy Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom, and Nicole JohnsonSometimes 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.
Dog helps family escape fire at Duluth homeFebruary 2, 2023 6:20 AMBy Tim NelsonFire officials in Duluth say the barking of a yellow Lab named Dudley woke up a 12-year-old girl — who in turn alerted her family and helped everyone to escape to safety after a fire at their home Wednesday night.
Play2min 03secHow an Alaskan 'puppy bus' went viral on TikTok January 24, 2023 4:12 AMBy Carmen Molina Acosta In the small city of Skagway, there's a one-of-a-kind bus service, that is designed for a very particular type of customer — puppies.
Play9min 30sec'We’re having a really hard time': Minneapolis animal shelter overwhelmedJanuary 12, 2023 1:44 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Sam StroozasSo far this month, 139 animals have been brought to Minneapolis Animal Care and Control, a 57.7 percent increase from the same time in 2022. Due to overwhelming numbers, all adoption fees are currently waived.
The FDA no longer requires all drugs to be tested on animals before human trialsJanuary 12, 2023 5:03 AMBy Joe Hernandez In a victory for animal rights advocates, drugmakers can take their products to human clinical trials using alternative testing methods that don't involve animals.
The most popular pet name for dogs and cats in Minneapolis? LunaDecember 29, 2022 2:17 PMBy Sam StroozasAccording to the Minneapolis Animal Care & Control center, Luna is the most popular name for both dogs and cats for 2022.
Play4min 30secCan dogs smell time? Just ask Donut the dogDecember 22, 2022 6:21 AMBy Michaeleen Doucleff After decades of wondering, an NPR reporter finally figures out how her husband's family dog knew when the school bus would arrive everyday. She did some digging — and now it all makes scents.