Play4min 34secWith better adoption prospects, Minnesota shelters see influx of dogs from across the U.S.August 18, 2023 1:58 PMBy Tim NelsonAnimal shelters in some parts of the U.S. are increasingly being filled to capacity or beyond with dogs. And now more than ever, those animals are streaming into Minnesota in hopes they can find a forever home — here.
Biden's dog, Commander, has been biting Secret Service agentsJuly 25, 2023 4:26 PMBy Deepa Shivaram The conservative group Judicial Watch obtained Secret Service emails complaining about Commander being aggressive. One bite sent an agent to the hospital.
Rabbits have overrun a suburban Florida community. Volunteers hop to the rescue July 23, 2023 4:01 AMBy Emma Bowman Two years after a resident allegedly let loose lionhead rabbits, the fluffy animals now outnumber the homes in the Jenada Isle neighborhood. The bunny invasion has left some locals hopping mad.
5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heatJuly 15, 2023 4:00 AMBy Rachel Treisman "If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.
Abandoned, stray animals flood Twin Cities shelters after the holiday weekendJuly 6, 2023 4:00 AMBy Aaliyah DemryThe Animal Humane Society locations of Coon Rapids, Woodbury and Golden Valley report a total of 74 turn-ins of stray animals Friday through Monday, amounting to around three times the number of animals they see on average over the same period.
Play4min 13secPonemah pet clinic part of campaign for more Indigenous veterinariansJune 22, 2023 4:00 AMBy Mathew Holding Eagle IIIMembers of Natives in Vet Med volunteered at a pet clinic in Ponemah on the Red Lake Reservation this week. It was an important part of the organization’s campaign to get more Indigenous people working in the veterinary field.
When Minneapolis shelter dogs need exercise, these volunteers come runningMay 31, 2023 5:00 AMBy Tim NelsonA program at Minneapolis Animal Care and Control lets trained volunteers borrow a dog to go out for a run. It gets everyone — whether they have two legs or four — out for fresh air, and can give the dogs a better chance at a successful adoption.
Animal Humane Society reopens adoption centers after canine flu outbreakMay 16, 2023 1:21 PMBy Tim NelsonThe Animal Humane Society in the Twin Cities is reopening its pet adoption centers in Coon Rapids and Golden Valley for adoptions on Tuesday, after battling an outbreak of canine influenza for more than a month.
A dog named Buddy Holly wins best in show at Westminster, a first for his breedMay 10, 2023 12:30 AMBy Ayana Archie The petit basset griffon Vendéen is a rabbit-hunting hound dog from France. It has never won best in show at the prestigious competition before.
Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel ClubMay 5, 2023 10:47 AMBy The Associated PressTo the casual viewer, competing at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show might look as simple as getting a dog, grooming it and leading it around a ring. But there's a lot more to getting to and exhibiting in the United States' most prestigious canine event.