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. 

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.

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.

Central Bark hosting free movie nights with your pup

If you're looking for something fun to do with your pup tonight or next Friday, look no further! Central Bark is hosting free movie nights with your pup in Franklin and New Berlin.

Wisconsin dog breeding farm faces violations, supervisors split on shutdown

Dane County supervisors toured Ridglan Farms, a controversial Wisconsin dog breeding farm used for scientific experiments, with no photos or video allowed, and described what they saw.

Maryland man injured after pet buffalo attacks him

Dick Wildes says at one point, he owned about 50 buffalo, and kept up to 30 on his farm in Hollywood, St. Mary’s County.