PETS
THE NEW FORTY There must be a lesson in here somewhere...
Two of my favorite things are fireworks and thunderstorms. Two of Cooper's least favorite things are fireworks and thunderstorms. Go figure. Cooper is our big orange dog - the one that barks at anyth...
Posted on 5/4/13 at 10:49 PM
THE DULLUM FILE Friends
As usual, had a great time emceeing the Raise Your Paws for Pets dinner last night to benefit the Circle of Friends Humane Society in Grand Forks. It's also great to see the event grown so much in the...
Posted on 4/5/13 at 6:38 AM
STAFF BLOG ADDICTED TO RUNNING Smell of the river
As my skis slid through the tracks in front of me, I noticed an unexpected sensationfill my entire being, from head to toe. There I was, thrusting one foot in front of the other in rhythmic harmony w...
Posted on 2/24/13 at 11:02 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Lawmakers look into pet mills, consider licensing and inspection
By Danielle Killey Animals rescued from so-called puppy mills often are sick, starving and dirty. But groups like the Animal Humane Society cannot enter those sites until a complaint is lodged abou...
Posted on 2/13/13 at 6:12 PM
RURAL REFLECTIONS Winter Visitor
I had planned on one more Christmas column this week but I found a story that I want to tell today. Please have a nice time with your family, take time to reflect on the true meaning of this h...
Posted on 12/22/12 at 9:16 AM
Dog that vanished after Iowa crash being returned 
A dog that vanished after a multivehicle crash in northern Iowa has been found and will be returned to its owners.
By Associated Press , January 04, 2013
BRITTANY BREVIK: A long way home
I didn’t mean to abandon my pet.
Her name was Kitten. I’d like to tell our story without sounding like a crazy cat lady — but I loved her.
By Brittany Brevik , December 23, 2012
Devoted Minnesota kitty watched out for deaf, nearly blind sheep
Even though Oliver is orange and white, he’s the black sheep of the family. But he can’t pull the wool over his owners’ eyes. They know he’s just a cat in sheep’s clothing.
By Jo Colvin , December 19, 2012
Purr-fect present? Putting a pet under the tree not always a good idea
Surprising a loved one with a new puppy may sound like a great holiday gift, but local pet store and animal shelter employees say to check first to see if a pet is on their wish list.
By Brandi Jewett , December 19, 2012
Kitten returned after Bismarck pet store burglary
Police in Bismarck are still working the case of a pet store break-in earlier this week, but a kitten stolen during the caper has been returned.
By Associated Press , December 15, 2012
Bismarck police on lookout for kitten burglar
Forget about cat burglars. A thief in North Dakota is after kittens. So says a pet store owner in North Dakota's capital city, who said Thursday that a weeks-old orange tabby was stolen from his display cage during an overnight break-in this week.
By Associated Press , December 13, 2012
Holiday gifts for pets following high-tech trend
A holiday present for Fido or Fluffy used to be an extra table scrap or a new squeeze toy. But as with gifts for their human counterparts, pet presents are becoming increasingly high-tech.
By Sue Manning , December 11, 2012
Adoption fees reduced during Tiger Tuesday
Circle of Friends Humane Society is reducing adoption fees Dec. 4, 11 and 18 for all striped cats for Tiger Tuesday.
By Herald Staff Report , December 04, 2012
Red Lake County sheriff says dognapping rumors are not true
Rumors of dognappings in northwest Minnesota are greatly exaggerated, said Red Lake County Sheriff Mitch Bernstein.
By Stephen J. Lee , December 01, 2012
Minneapolis animal control seizes 7 Great Danes
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is helping find homes for seven Great Danes after seizing them from a hoarder's home.
By Associated Press , November 26, 2012
Search ends for boy swept into Northern Califonia sea while trying to save dog
The Coast Guard ended a search Monday for a teenager whose parents were killed after they plunged into the cold, powerful surf in Northern California in a nightmarish chain of events that started when their son tried to save the family dog from drowning.
By Jason Dearen , November 26, 2012
Minnesota owner finds missing dog for sale on Facebook
Austin police say a blind pug that went missing this week has been found after its owner discovered someone trying to sell it on Facebook.
By Associated Press , November 23, 2012
Man burned trying to save dog from burning camper
A man suffered burns when he tried to rescue his dog from a burning camper in Bismarck over the weekend.
By Associated Press , November 12, 2012
How to avoid pet-set fires
Unattended pets that are bored or hungry could unintentionally set a home on fire. Here are ways to pet-proof a home to make these situations less likely
By Sue Manning , November 04, 2012
Pet insurance becomes more popular
Health insurance for pets is becoming more popular, but pet-owners need to be careful when choosing a plan, said Sherry Samson, vice president for marketing and operations at Vaaler Insurance in Grand Forks.
By Pamela Knudson , October 23, 2012
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