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Lac qui Parle County woman faces felony animal cruelty charges
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (331+ words) MADISON " A woman in Lac qui Parle County faces criminal charges after authorities seized 80 animals from her property, including 40 that were deceased. The Lac qui Parle County Attorney's Office filed charges Jan. 2 against Bethany Danielle Stillions, 37, of rural Marietta. She…...
Blair Schuyler: Don’t let your animal friends get lost in the holiday shuffle
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (408+ words) The holidays are a time for joy and celebration " but amid the whirlwind of parties, travel and traditions, it's easy to overlook those who count on us and play a vital role in our families: our animal companions. While we…...
Dog rescue partners with Fond du Lac college to create training academy
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (767+ words) BARNUM TOWNSHIP, Minn. " After retiring early due to a service-related disability, Jenny Sandstrom had to find a new career that she was as passionate about as she was about the military and law enforcement. Having been fascinated by the well-trained…...
Diversity in size and shape of dogs began around the end of last Ice Age
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (459+ words) WASHINGTON " Dogs today come in a mind-blowing array of shapes and sizes, from the diminutive pug, Pekingese and Pomeranian to the grand Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane and Saint Bernard. But when did this diversity in canine forms begin? New research…...
Sarah McFarlane: Grieving a beloved animal companion? You’re not alone—and it’s perfectly healthy
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (203+ words) But not everyone understood. Compounding my aching sense of loss was the seeming dismissal of it by people who remarked, "At least it wasn't a person," or "You can get another cat." Perhaps they meant their words to be comforting,…...
‘Paws on the Ground’: Comfort dogs help heal at Annunciation Church
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (586+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " Among the flowers and signs lining the sidewalk at Annunciation Catholic Church, there were also six golden retrievers cuddled with children and adults as they grieved, just days after a mass shooting devastated the community. Kristen Winn watched in…...
Minnesota DNR to buy Toad Mountain and run it as a wildlife management area
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (492+ words) DETROIT LAKES, Minn. "The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans to buy almost all of the Toad Mountain site and turn it into a wildlife management area for things like hunting, hiking, wildlife observation, trapping and shore fishing, according to…...
Unlocking Life Basics: Getting a dog 101
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (196+ words) Many people underestimate the work and commitment of a dog, and they don't realize how big of a decision it truly is. Before bringing your new dog home, you should gather these essentials: Socialization is another key factor in raising…...
Alexandra Paskhaver: It’s hard to lose a dog.
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (554+ words) My family adopted a golden retriever named Watson on Jan. 17, 2015. He was a silly-looking puppy, with red, floppy ears and a nose that seemed too big for his face. He was one out of 11 puppies, the first one to walk…...
Best Pet Boarding Facility, Pet Grooming: Fancy Coats Pet Grooming & Inn
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (315+ words) This is a product of the West Central Tribune advertising department. Winners were chosen through area readers who voted in the annual'Best of the Best competition. For more 30 years, Fancy Coats Pet Grooming & Inn has been the trusted name in…...