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Mar 2026 31

12 dog-friendly spots in Door County, from breweries to a beachfront inn

By Kristine Hansen | ANIMALS, EVERGREEN, Kristine Hansen

Hotels, restaurants, parks, and beaches welcome dog-friendly travelers to Door County.

With so many parks, beaches, outdoor cafes, and boutique hotels run by friendly people, it’s no wonder that Door County, Wisconsin, is as welcoming to dogs as it is to humans.

Mar 2026 24

What effect did blizzard Iona have on Wisconsin wildlife?

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | ANIMALS, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

The mid-March blizzard that tore through Wisconsin was not only big enough to get a name – Iona – and break numerous snowfall records. It also added stress to the state's wildlife at a critical time of year. Non-migratory species such as white-tailed deer and wild...

Mar 2026 23

10 animal sanctuaries in Wisconsin (+ the animals you’ll see at each one)

By Erin Yarnall | ANIMALS, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

Oh my! Lions, tigers, bears, and even more animals are rescued and can be seen at animal sanctuaries in Wisconsin.

Animal sanctuaries are non-profit facilities that are entirely focused on the well-being of animals, providing oftentimes lifetime care to animals that have been abused and neglected.

Jan 2026 7

Here are some ways you can help winter birds in Wisconsin

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | ANIMALS, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Spring bird migration may be awhile away, but there are a range of winter birds in Wisconsin that you can support over the next few months. Goldfinches, sparrows, woodpeckers and chickadees are a few of the species that stick around in Wisconsin through the cold...

Oct 2025 30

New Wisconsin wolf hunt rules set to take effect

By Wisconsin Examiner | ANIMALS, COMMUNITY, Wisconsin Examiner

Permanent rules to guide the conduct of wolf hunting in Wisconsin are set to take effect Saturday, capping off a yearslong process in which the state Department of Natural Resources worked to write policy about one of the most politically polarized issues facing the state.

Oct 2025 1

Millions of birds have already migrated south for winter. What to know about fall migration in Wisconsin.

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | ANIMALS, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

What to know the Wisconsin bird migration.

Sep 2025 29

Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo is about to get even cooler with arrival of new polar bear

By Sam Cohen | ANIMALS, COMMUNITY, Sam Cohen

The Henry Vilas Zoo is getting ready to welcome a new polar bear to its crew. Here’s everything you need to know about Nora’s arrival from the Oregon Zoo.