115 Cats Rescued From Hoarding Situation; Several Ready For Adoption
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Animal Humane Society rescued 115 cats from filthy conditions in a small mobile home Tuesday. Images show the cats in dirty cages with matted fur and old food. A tip led the...
View Article32 Cats Rescued From Hoarding Conditions Adopted
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — After 115 cats were rescued from hoarding conditions in rural Todd County last week, the Animal Humane Society says 32 of them have been adopted. In addition to the 32 adoptions,...
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Charges: Carl Haugen Threatened Animal Humane Society Staff With Knife, Tried...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Carl Haugen, 39, has been arrested and charged after he attempted to take his impounded dog from the Golden Valley Animal Humane Society Monday, according to Hennepin County...
View ArticleAnimal Humane Society Hosts Fundraising Phone Bank On April 30
Every year, thousands of animals in our community are in need of a second chance. Animal Humane Society provides these animals with food, shelter, medical care, and most importantly, the love these...
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‘We Got Lucky’: Malnourished Dog Rescued By Police Now Thriving With New Family
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Two months ago, Reggie joined the Magnuson family and it didn’t take long for him to make himself right at home. He sleeps with 13-year-old Ben and 17-year-old Jake, runs alongside...
View Article‘We Fell In Love’: Animal Humane Society Saves Dog Found Injured In Ditch
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Animal Humane Society saved the life of a dog who is now getting all the love and attention she deserves. Meet Missy, who lives at Sunrise Senior Living in Golden Valley. As...
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Thousands ‘Walk For Animals’ In Golden Valley
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It was a beautiful day to go for a stroll, which is just what thousands of people did Saturday in Golden Valley. If you wanted to support the Animal Humane Society but weren’t able...
View ArticleWCCO’s ‘Pet Of The Week’ Reunited With Original Owner
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – After being featured on WCCO’s “Pet of the Week” segment last week, Winkie, a senior pit bull with the Animal Humane Society, was reunited with his original owner, Daniel! Winkie...
View ArticleAnimal Humane Society Cuts Ribbon For Vet Clinic In St. Paul
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Trips to the vet are about to get easier for pet owners in a St. Paul neighborhood. The Animal Humane Society had a ribbon cutting Saturday for their new vet clinic, which is...
View ArticleMeet Dingo, Our Pet Guest Of The Week
Every Friday, we feature a special pet guest of the week on WCCO 4 News at Noon. This week’s pet in need of a home is Dingo. “Dingo, a 2 year old Chihuahua mix, came from one of our rescue partners,”...
View Article11 Horses Seized From North Branch Farm For Suspected Neglect, Investigation...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Investigators are looking into an alleged animal neglect case involving nearly a dozen horses on a Minnesota farm. Animal humane agents had been investigating the farm since...
View ArticleVet Wants To Be Paid For Long-Term Care Of Seized Horses
SHERBURN, Minn. (AP) — A rural Minnesota veterinarian who has taken in dozens of miniature horses since they were seized because of maltreatment says she wants to be paid for caring for them for a...
View ArticleAnimal Humane Society Receives $3 Million Gift To Help Homeless Animals;...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Animal Humane Society (AHS) announced that it has received the largest gift its ever had in its 142-year history. On Friday, AHS President and CEO Janelle Dixon said former...
View ArticleSt. Paul Police: 2 Suspects Steal Dog, Beezie, From Humane Society
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — St. Paul police are asking for the public’s help after a dog was stolen from an animal shelter in late February. According to police, the dog, named Beezie, was stolen from the...
View ArticleDog Up For Adoption Snatched From St. Paul Animal Humane Society
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s an unusual case of theft: someone stole a dog from the Animal Humane Society. On midday Wednesday afternoon, the St. Paul Animal Humane Society was bustling, but someone was...
View ArticleCoronavirus In Minnesota: All Animal Humane Society Locations To Close Until...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Animal Humane Society says that it will be closing all of its area locations over the next few days, to remain closed until at least May 2. The move was made out of an...
View ArticleCoronavirus In Minnesota: The Animal Humane Society Is Closing Until May, So...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesotans seeking a pet companion amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak should head to the Animal Humane Society soon, as all of their locations are slated to close this...
View ArticleCoronavirus Updates: Animal Humane Society Donates Thousands Of PPE For Local...
Stay Informed: Coronavirus Latest | COVID-19 Resources | CBS Minnesota App MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Animal Humane Society (AHS) says it will be donating thousands of personal protective equipment (PPE)...
View ArticleStay-At-Home Order Forces Animal Humane Society To Take #WalkForAnimals...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — This Saturday is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the largest animal shelter in Minnesota. Unfortunately, the Animal Humane Society’s Walk for Animals was cancelled due to...
View Article‘Get Out With Your Pets’: Animal Humane Society’s Walk For Animals Goes On...
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (WCCO) — Normally, thousands of people pack Theodore Wirth Park on the first weekend of May to participate in the Animal Humane Society’s Walk for Animals. However, in the age of...
View ArticleAnimal Humane Society Plans To Modify Services And Reopen Sites In Phases
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Over the next several weeks, the Animal Humane Society plans to introduce more safely modified services and reopen their sites throughout the state in phases. In March, as the...
View ArticleAnimal Humane Society: Pocket Pets Up For Adoption
The Animal Humane Society has a large number of pocket pets that need wonderful loving homes. AHS is asking pet lovers to consider giving a home to rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, and hamsters. To learn...
View ArticleSt. Paul’s Animal Humane Society Won’t Reopen Due To Pandemic
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A St. Paul animal shelter is closing its doors for good due to the pandemic. The Animal Humane Society announced its location on Beulah Lane near Como Regional Park will not...
View ArticleFourth Of July Tips: How To Help Your Pet Stay Safe During Fireworks Shows
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – With so many fireworks shows canceled this year, you might be hearing more home shows in your neighborhood. For pets, the boom of the firework isn’t something they’re used to – and...
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Attention Eager Adopters: Animal Humane Society Takes In 40 Dogs From Oklahoma
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — There is good news for people waiting to adopt a new dog into their family: The Animal Humane Society is now ready to deliver. They took in 40 dogs Monday from a shelter in...
View ArticleAnimal Humane Society Faces Influx Of Cats, Kittens In Need Of Homes
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Animal Humane Society is overwhelmed with cats and kittens at three of its shelters across the Twin Cities and is looking for help in finding them forever homes. The humane...
View Article30 Dogs From Crowded Texas Shelters To Find New Homes In Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Stormy weather in Texas means some lucky dogs will be finding new homes in Minnesota. On Wednesday, a trailer carrying 30 dogs, including eight puppies, arrived at the Animal...
View ArticleKeep Your Pet Safe During This Subzero Snap
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Veterinarians are reminding people to keep their pets warm during our frigid cold streak. Animal Humane Society says you shouldn’t keep pets outside for too long. Keep bathroom...
View ArticleWhat You Need To Know Before Adopting A Pandemic Puppy
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (WCCO) — If you’ve been thinking about adopting a dog, you already know pets are in high demand. Due to the pandemic, some shelters saw a 40% jump in adoptions last year, and that...
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How Can We Help Pets With Separation Anxiety?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As we head back to work and school, our left-behind pets wonder why they’re suddenly so alone. And that can lead to anxious, even destructive behavior. So how can we help pets with...
View Article‘A Big Dog With A Big Heart’: Bernese Mountain Dog’s Knack For Finding Golf...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — On this “Give to the Max Day,” we have a special tale involving a dog and his collection of golf balls. Davos is an 11-year-old Bernese mountain dog. “As soon as I saw him I said,...
View ArticleDogs Needing Homes After Hurricane Michael Arrive To Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The damage left behind by Hurricane Michael was some of the worst we’ve seen. It wasn’t just homes and businesses destroyed. Animal shelters took a hit too. A truck carrying 88...
View ArticlePet Of The Week: Luna The Retriever/Lab Mix
October is adopt-a-shelter-dog month! Luna, the 7-year-old Labrador/retriever mix is an affectionate and easy-going dog that does well with young children and toddlers. The Golden Valley Animal Humane...
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Animal Humane Society Temporarily Lowers Large Dog Adoption Fees
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — If you have been thinking about adopting a four-legged friend, now may be the time. The Animal Humane Society is lowering adoption fees until Monday on large dogs because they have...
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Colleagues Remember Humane Investigator Who Saved Thousands Of Animals
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A man who has saved thousands of animals over the years has died. Wade Hanson worked for the Animal Humane Society as an investigator for almost 25 years. He died at age 63 on...
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Discount Doggies! Animal Humane Society Cuts Winter Adoption Fees
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — While the snow was pilling up outside, dogs were piling up in shelters. The Animal Humane Society says our winter weather has brought dog adoptions to a virtual standstill. But now...
View ArticleAHS: More Than 100 Cats Rescued From Hoarding Conditions
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Animal Humane Society says it’s caring for more than 100 cats that were rescued this week from a hoarding situation in central Minnesota. The Golden Valley-based animal welfare...
View ArticleGrant Will Give Struggling Families A Safe Place For Pets
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A new program in Minnesota is helping families in need so they don’t have to give up their pets. A $125,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to the Animal Humane Society is making it...
View ArticleAnonymous Donor Gives $1 Million To Animal Humane Society For New St. Paul...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A generous gift from a Twin Cities animal lover will help pets find new homes. An anonymous donor recently gave the Animal Humane Society a $1 million donation. It’s one of the...
View ArticleSidewalk Dog, Animal Humane Society Offering Dog-Friendly Brewery Pass
Sidewalk Dog and Animal Humane Society are holding their annual Dog-friendly Brewery Pass, now on sale. For $30 you can buy a brewery pass that gets you one beer at more than 40 breweries across...
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