4+ hour, 39+ min ago (389+ words) Updated on: November 24, 2025 / 11:18 PM CST / CBS Minnesota Animal shelters in the Twin Cities say increasing numbers of pet owners are surrendering their animals." "We've been seeing an uptick over the last couple years, but really, within the last two to three months, it's been absolutely out of control," said Kerry D'Amato, executive director of Pet Haven Rescue"in St. Paul." D'Amato said on Monday that they're not currently accepting surrendered pets. "We've had to shut down our surrender application and our surrender line because we are getting so many requests. So we close it and then we try to work through the requests," explained D'Amato. "Once we get through that list, we open it up again, but then we're inundated with requests."" Pet Haven Rescue is foster-based and was supporting nearly 400 animals on Monday, though D'Amato says their normal capacity…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago (45+ words) Twin Cities animal shelters are overflowing with pets in need of a home. Ashley Grams takes a look at what's behind the surge in animal surrenders and where pet owners can find help. Why Twin Cities animal shelters are seeing a rise in pet surrenders...

7+ hour, 35+ min ago (22+ words) The musicians bring a welcome mood change for the animals, visitors, and staff. Volunteer musicians play for animals at Anti-Cruelty shelter...

16+ hour, 32+ min ago (45+ words) Allison Zank, founder of Minou Le-Mew, shares the story behind Chunkles and "Miracle Nip." Local company wants to make sure your cat gets a little spoiled this holiday season Local company wants to make sure your cat gets a little spoiled this holiday season...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago (21+ words) Brittany Baumann, with Animal Human Society, introduces young Delilah. Delilah may be a little shy, but she wants a forever home...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago (42+ words) 911 dispatchers in North Carolina received an abnormal 911 call after a woman said a bald eagle dropped a cat onto her car windshield in North Carolina. North Carolina woman says that a bald eagle dropped a cat onto her car windshield...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago (226+ words) Updated on: November 21, 2025 / 10:53 AM EST / CBS News A driver in North Carolina is claiming that a bald eagle flying overhead dropped a cat that crashed through her windshield, police said. The incident happened around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday on U.S. Route 74 in Swain County, North Carolina Highway Patrol said. The driver was not injured. Highway patrol did not provide additional information. In a 911 call, obtained by WLOS-TV, the driver told the dispatcher that the cat did not survive. "OK, you may not believe me, but I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield," the 911 call said, according to WLOS. "It absolutely shattered my windshield." "I had a witness who was like, 'That is the craziest thing I've ever seen," the caller added. Bald eagles are predatory birds that can stand up to 3 feet tall and have a wingspan stretching more…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago (34+ words) The MSPCA is asking people to pay whatever they can to give pets a new home this week, including puppies rescued from a home in Plympton. MSPCA holding "pay what you can" adoption event...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago (291+ words) Updated on: November 19, 2025 / 2:12 PM EST / CBS Boston Two sphynx cats with "big personalities" have found their forever home after being surrendered to a Boston animal shelter and getting a lot of attention on social media. The MSPCA shared a picture to Facebook Wednesday morning of Angel and Sky, who are both 7 years old. A spokesperson said it's unusual to see sphynx cats come into the shelter. "Can you believe we have a pair of Sphynxes available for adoption in Boston?!" the organization said. Within a few hours, the post garnered nearly 1,000 shares and more than 1,200 comments thanks to their striking appearance. "Matching death stares. I love them," one commenter said. "I would love these two in my home. We would all be sitting, looking out the window and judging all day long," another person wrote. Sphynxes are said to be…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (38+ words) This 3-year-old sweetheart is'happiest when she's'with her favorite people, whether she's'zooming around the yard, chasing birds, or melting into your hands for a long belly rub. Meet Aliza, PAWS Chicago's Pet of the Week...