animal cruelty
Group says Mayo should be 'severely punished' over research puppy's death
The puppy died two days after undergoing a procedure at a Mayo research facility.
Dog found shot and run over, police searching for person of interest
They're asking for the public's help locating the individual pictured.
Charges: Man fatally shot pet dog with compound bow as it was 'ruining hunt'
The 33-year-old later offered to compensate the dog's owners, according to the complaint.
Puppy found suffering from multiple bullet wounds in Minnesota
Details in this story may be upsetting to some readers.
Multiple incidents of squirrel abuse reported in Waconia
It includes one squirrel who was shot with a pellet gun then hit with a shovel.
At least 15 cats, kittens shot to death in western Wisconsin
The cats were found in a rural area, next to a pile of cat food.
Charges: Lakeville woman fatally stabbed fiancé's dog
The Labrador retriever was found dead tied to a tree.
Report: Suspect charged with shooting squirrels with darts in central MN
Two of the animals are recovering from their wounds.
Dog survives 'heinous act' in St. Paul, reward offered
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $5,000 reward.
Charges: Man shot and killed dog in front of 2 toddlers
An argument over finances led to the shooting, according to a criminal complaint.
Malnourished dog gains 20 pounds in 10 days; arrest made
Gabriel is doing much better since being found Nov. 1.
Appeal to find owners of 'severely malnourished' dog near Menomonie
The dog is being cared for at a Humane Society facility.
Investigation underway after cat found shot through legs with arrow
It happened this past week in Lake Benton, southwest Minnesota.
Rescue shelter finds skinned dog on NW Minnesota road
The German Shepherd was just 7-months-old.
Former animal rescue owner pleads guilty to animal cruelty
64 cats were found dead at her rental home in Dakota Co. last year.
3 horses dead, others treated after neglect in southeast MN
The horses were moderately to severely malnourished.
Rescued pitbull suspected of being used in dog fighting ring
The dog is on the road to recovery thanks to a nearby animal shelter.
Dog videoed being shot may have also been beaten with golf clubs
Police say they've had reports of a second video showing the animal's mistreatment.
Sheriff: Man stalked woman, stole dog and left it in the cold
It happened in Fosston in northwest Minnesota.
Woman believes renter beat her dog to death, fundraiser says
The woman alleges that her roommate beat her dog.
Charges: Woman's pet cat dies in St. Cloud neighbor's kill trap
The man admitted to setting cat food near the trap.
Box of puppies abandoned in freezing cold in Cloquet
It was 14 degrees outside when the puppies were found.
Owner finds family dog dead; it had been shot and mutilated
They initially thought the dog had been hit by a car.