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Fire destroys St. Francis kitten rescue home, 21 cats recovering
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (132+ words) 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Fire destroys St. Francis kitten rescue home, 21 cats recovering A house fire in St. Francis destroyed a kitten rescue owner's home and left 21 cats recovering while several others died, according to the Rum River fire District and a…...
Why We Give: Animal Humane Society
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (125+ words) The hosts of Minnesota Live are all about their canine companions. During November, 5 Eyewitness News highlights local organizations they cherish and support as part of our Why We Give series. Ken. .. The hosts of Minnesota Live are all about their…...
INTERVIEW: Build Community Cat Shelters at Ruff Start Rescue
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (141+ words) 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS INTERVIEW: Build Community Cat Shelters at Ruff Start Rescue Ruff Start Rescue is hosting an event later this week to help stray cats survive Minnesota's winter cold. On January 17, Ruff Start Rescue will hold an event to make…...
5 ON YOUR SIDE: Top pet gifts
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (370+ words) Looking to spoil your furry family members this holiday season? Consumer Reports rounded up some of its top pet gifts that are perfect for everything from winter walks to warm cuddles on the couch. Consumer Reports tests dozens of pet…...
Cat foster families urgently needed in Minneapolis to avoid euthanasia deadline
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (204+ words) Friends of Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) are asking for help as 18 cats are scheduled to be euthanized at 2 p. m. Friday unless they find a foster home. According to the group, the cats arrived at MACC from a hoarding situation,…...
Big cat spotted in Inver Grove Heights, but a positive ID on the feline has not been made
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (134+ words) A big cat was spotted in the south metro, though what exactly was captured on video is still up for debate. The video, shared by Dakota County Commissioner Joe Atkins, said the feline was spotted on a. .. A big cat was…...
One Minnesota pet rescue says owners surrendering more dogs and cats
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (148+ words) As it's more expensive to pay for everything from rent to food, some people are being forced into making a tough choice about their pets. Surrendering is usually the last thing anyone wants to do. Ruff Start Rescue in Princeton…...
Tularemia cases rising in Minnesotans and their companion animals, especially cats
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (343+ words) Minnesota residents are being urged to be cautious of an increase in Tularemia cases. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are tracking the cases, noticing an…...
Brooklyn Park emergency veterinarian clinic pays it forward
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (503+ words) Surgeons and staff at Allied Veterinary and Emergency Referral in Brooklyn Park say there's no question that state Rep. Melissa Hortman loved her dog, Gilbert. "I see somebody who's very caring about their dog," explains Diana Schaapveld, the manager at…...
Cat reunited with owner 1 year after going missing
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (122+ words) The cat's name is Pandora, and she had been missing for more than a year before being reunited with her owner. Cat reunited with owner 1 year after going missing A homecoming took place in central Minnesota after a long-lost cat…...