Milwaukee students create pet ofrenda for Día de los Muertos
Students from Milwaukee's La Causa Charter School created a pet ofrenda for Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
MADACC overflowing with cats, most adoption fees waived
The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) is overflowing with cats and is waiving adoption fees in hopes of getting them into new, loving homes.
Milwaukee County Zoo Family Free Day: Saturday, Nov. 1
Milwaukee County Zoo held Family Free Day on Saturday, Nov. 1. FOX6 is a proud sponsor of the event, which is the first Saturday of certain months.
Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
Spooked monkey at Spirit Halloween swings from rafters
Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.
Why chocolate is toxic for dogs; vets urge caution during Halloween
Veterinarians warn dog owners: even small amounts of chocolate can be deadly for pets this Halloween. Here’s why and which types are most toxic.
Ridglan Farms sues DATCP over 'preferential treatment' in open records requests
Ridglan Farms, a commercial breeder of beagles for research, is suing the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) over what it calls "preferential treatment" in responding to open records requests.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center hosting 'Species Spooktacular!'
Head to the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center to learn more about some of nature’s spooky and misunderstood animals.
Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Fake support animals? FOX6 Investigators want your story
Some Wisconsin State lawmakers are taking aim at bogus service and support animals. Now, FOX6 Investigators wants to hear from you.
Video: Mini-cow named ‘Jason Moo-Moah’ sets sail and hangs out on Pinellas County sandbar
Heads turned, eyes stared, and jaws dropped as if they had never seen a mini-cow on a boat trolling through Pinellas County waters.
A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
Lost and found: Lowe’s store cat's 85-mile journey ends in happy reunion
A beloved Richmond Lowe’s store cat named Francine has been safely reunited with her home after an unexpected 85-mile journey to North Carolina.
Wisconsin dog breeding farm faces scrutiny; activists push for action
A Dane County judge found probable cause that Ridglan Farms, a commercial dog breeder west of Madison, committed crimes of animal cruelty.
Wisconsin dog breeder rejects $55K fine; disputes animal welfare violations
A controversial Dane County dog breeder says it did not allow unlicensed employees to perform painful surgeries on beagles – or if they did, regulations allowed for it.
Milwaukee County Zoo euthanizes 43-year-old elephant Ruth after fall
The Milwaukee County Zoo announced that African savanna elephant Ruth was humanely euthanized Saturday morning, Sept. 20, after she fell inside the Zoo’s Elephant Care Center and was unable to get up.
MADACC overcrowding: Fee-waived adoptions available thru Sept. 21
The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) has a serious overcrowding problem – and it is now offering emergency adoption specials through Sunday, Sept. 21.
Mukwonago boy reunited with cat after 9 months thanks to microchip, ham
Nine-year-old Christian Clausing and his cat, Julius, are inseparable again after the pet returned home several months after vanishing during a snowy December afternoon.
Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
Milwaukee streetcar operator honored; saved woman, service dog from attack
A Milwaukee streetcar operator was recognized on Tuesday, Sept. 16 for stepping in to protect a woman and her small service dog during a frightening encounter involving two large dogs.