Special to the Pine Knot News The musky smell of wet fur and dog treats. The tippy-taps of nails against the floor and inside kennels. The high-pitched mews and resulting coos from a gathering crowd.

(Willmar MN-) The annual Save Our Tails event for the Hawk Creek Animal Shelter in Willmar begins Thursday. Hawk Creek Director Casey Rajewski says it's the biggest fundraiser of the year for them, ...

As the forecast is expected to take a dramatic dip into subzero temperatures next week, the city of Minneapolis has released ...

For Valentine’s Day, you can name a cockroach, rat or feral cat after your ex - Forget chocolates and roses, some jilted ...

We have seen several animal cruelty cases in the news recently. The owner of an “animal rescue” shelter in Beekmantown pled guilty to felony forgery and to several misdemeanors directly related to her ...

Options include naming a feral cat after your old flame before it’s neutered — or giving rodents or cockroaches your love bug ...

The Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society, a nonprofit animal shelter in Mankato, plans to revamp after tensions with ...

Discover Bowtie, the lovable 2-year-old cat at Tri-County Humane Society. This charming boy in a tuxedo coat is ready for ...

Giving Hearts Day is a critical day to refill the coffers at the region’s many animal welfare nonprofits. And it’s coming just in time to help save the region’s only pet parrot and bird rescue. The ...

Are you looking to invite some furry and feathered friends into your Minnesota backyard? It’s a rewarding endeavor that also ...

Every year, as anticipation builds for the Super Bowl, another equally heartwarming event captures the attention of animal ...

Foxtrot, a mixed Collie and rescue pup at Pet Haven was on Team Ruff that lost to Team Fluff in a 68-66 nailbiter.