MADACC shelter at capacity; 116 animals ready for adoption

The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) announced Wednesday, Sept. 30, that its shelter has reached capacity and is appealing to the community for help.

Dog, cat research: Wisconsin lawmaker's bill to end federal funding

Wisconsin lawmaker Mark Pocan introduced a bill to end all federal funding of dog and cat research in the United States.

Waukesha County cattle test positive for EHD

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirmed that samples collected from non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County tested positive for the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD).

Milwaukee dog attack leaves multiple people injured, pet dead

Two dogs terrorized a Milwaukee neighborhood, biting people and killing another dog. They even ran inside a home, attacking a pregnant woman and her daughter.

2 dogs terrorize Milwaukee neighborhood; people bitten, other dog killed
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Two dogs terrorize a Milwaukee neighborhood, biting people and killing another dog. They even ran inside a home attacking a pregnant woman and her daughter. NOTE: Viewer discretion advised.

Midwest cities among the best for dog walking

Redfin and Rover partnered to rank 107 U.S. cities on how good they are for taking your furry friend out for a walk. They also ranked the most popular and trending dog breeds for each city. Find out where your city places!

Mequon hosts Fromm Petfest pop-up

Fromm's Petfest at Mequon's Foxtown Station featured activities for dogs and families, including a dock diving station.

New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests

Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.

Bird flu confirmed in Barron County commercial poultry flock

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been identified in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County.

Massive bird migration: Most over Wisconsin, 550M across US

Woah! Hundreds of millions of birds were migrating across the country on Wednesday night, with the highest concentration over Wisconsin.

Wisconsin EHD deer deaths continue to climb

An unusually high number of Wisconsin deer are dying of epizootic hemorrhagic disease this season and continue to contract the disease.

What's behind the growing number of bear encounters in the US this year

Bear encounters with humans are on the rise, especially in the Rocky Mountains, where the summer drought has bears seeking food in urban areas, leading to encounters with humans.

Yellowjacket swarms peak after mild winter, dry spring

If you have gone outside lately, you have likely noticed swarms of yellowjackets. If you think there are more of them lately, you are not wrong.

Yellowjacket swarms peak after mild winter, dry spring
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If you have gone outside lately, you have likely noticed swarms of yellowjackets. If you think there are more of them lately, you are not wrong.