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Bo's tail wags again: Lost dog finds his way back home
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (580+ words) After roaming Little Falls for more than a year as "Milo," "Bo" was reunited with his original name and original owner Wade Schneppenheim, Jan. 4. Brenda Weiss-Pesta of Royalton said she became involved after Bo was spotted on her mom's door…...
All aboard the D-Uber: Helping Paws offers pick-up services with dog transportation van
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (478+ words) The Helping Paws "D-Uber" picks up assistance dogs in training from homes all across the Twin Cities area. Jordy Stradtman picks up pup Akiro from his host family's home in Minneapolis, Jan. 9. Jordy Stradtman secures pup Alfie into his seat…...
Feral cats kept Monticello’s animal shelter packed in 2025
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (365+ words) A young cat peers out from its kennel. Calls involving stray and feral cats continue to make up a steady portion of Monticello's animal control caseload. Snow falls outside the Monticello Animal Facility on Saturday. The city's animal control division…...
A life shaped by love for horses
1+ week, 6+ day ago (497+ words) After watching the 1985 medieval fantasy movie, Ladyhawke, in which Brenda Barker first saw the Friesian breed, she knew she had to have her own. The love of horses has been with Brenda Barker of Pierz for as long as she…...
The Trash Cats: Trash Cats with Sheila Wonders and Jacob Downs
2+ week, 2+ day ago (12+ words) The Trash Cats: Trash Cats with Sheila Wonders and Jacob Downs'hometownsource.com...
Feral cats kept Monticelloâs animal shelter packed in 2025
2+ week, 3+ day ago (553+ words) A young cat peers out from its kennel. Calls involving stray and feral cats continue to make up a steady portion of Monticello's animal control caseload. MONTICELLO " The city's animal shelter remains at full capacity as intake numbers continue to…...
Poultry Gardens:Where rare feathers find a home
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (426+ words) One of many different breeds Carmen Goldsmith raises at Poultry Gardens in Randall is the Old German Owl, a type of pigeon. Kevin is an adult Old German Owl. An Old German Owl baby sired by Kevin. The birds, Goldsmith…...
Twin Cities Pet Evolution stores to host pet food dive to help local food pantries
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (173+ words) Pet Evolution, a retail store for healthy pet foods and services, is hosting a Pet Food Drive during November at all of its store locations, including its St. Louis Park and Eden Prairie stores. Pet Evolution, a retail store for…...
Controlling avian pests in freestyle dairy barns
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (352+ words) As temperatures drop here in the upper midwest, many dairy farmers face an unwelcome challenge " flocks of starlings, sparrows, and pigeons settling into their barns. While a few birds might seem harmless, these feathered friends, now freeloaders, can create serious…...
PHOTOS: Brooklyn Park hosts Howl-o-Ween at new off-leash dog park
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (127+ words) The city of Brooklyn Park hosted "Howl-o-Ween" Oct. 10, inviting residents and their dogs to enjoy various treats and Halloween-themed crafts at the new Mississippi Gateway Regional Dog Park. Brooklyn Park Community Events Specialist Amanda Busch gives a pup cup to…...