Pet of the Week: Shakira
Meet Shakira, this week's Pet of the Week from the Dane County Humane Society.
Is sharing the bed with your pets good for them — or you? Experts weigh in
"In general, it is a very good thing for animals to sleep with their people," one expert says. But there are exceptions.
Meet the Pet of the Week: Minnie
November is Adopt a Senior Animal Month. Meet Minnie, a 16.5-year-old cat who likes other pets and snuggling.
New research suggests cat and dog 'moms' and 'dads' really are parenting their pets
Human beings evolved to nurture, and that drive can extend to children who aren’t your own and even to members of other species.
Meet the Pet of the Week: Good Boy
Good Boy is a stray who got his name during treatment of a large wound on his back paw, allowing veterinarians to change his bandages without any sedation,…
Meet the Pet of the Week: Lucy
Lucy is a 4-year-old beauty who loves affection and pets. She was very shy when she arrived at the Dane County Humane Society, but she's since opened up a lot.
A more comfortable goodbye? Pet euthanasia at home up in pandemic
Services offering home euthanasia for pets have been busier than ever since the pandemic led to limits on humans at vet practices and animal hospitals.
Minnesota halts deer importation, movement within state
The DNR did not say how long the prohibition would last but officials hope to use the time to track deer movement and identify infected herds.
Rare barn owl nesting site discovered after downed bird found in La Crosse area
Barn owls used to be abundant in the Midwest, but their population plummeted in the late 60s and early 70s.
Meet the Pet of the Week: Griffy
This week's Pet of the Week is Griffy, a 1-year-old pit bull mix.
Who’s Buckling Up their Pets and How? Pet travel survey reveals highlights
Wanna go for a R-I-D-E?” These magic words are enough to send most dogs into a tailspin of excitement. Whether you’re going to the local dog park or on a cross-country expedition, to your dog, a road trip means new sights, new smells, and new friends. But does it mean safe travels? You make sure you and your human family are snugly buckled in before you head out in your car, but is your pet secure?
Meet the Pet of the Week: Amy
This week's Pet of the Week is Amy, a 14-year-old cat who's extremely friendly and loves to meet new people.
Puppy returned to family days after it was stolen, Madison police say
Doyle was returned to his family on Wednesday.
A man died from rabies after waking up to a bat in his room. It's Illinois' first human case of the virus in nearly 70 years
A man in northeastern Illinois died from rabies about a month after apparently being infected by a bat he found in his room, marking the first human case of the virus in the state since 1954, health officials said Tuesday.…
Pet of the Week: Daisy Mae
Daisy Mae is at the Dane County Humane Society and could be pet-entially yours! You can see her and the other animals available for adoption at giveshelter.org.
Some Argentines turn to unusual pandemic pets for comfort
Millions of people have found solace during the pandemic in cuddling a dog or cat. For a few, comfort comes in other forms — like a horse or a pig, perhaps a possum-like sugar glider or a tarantula.
