Meet Boyd, Our Pet Guest Of The Week!
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Boyd is an 8-year-old Boykin/Spaniel mix with a lot of energy! He’s very playful and loves other dogs. He enjoys people, but can be a bit timid around small children, so he may not...
View ArticleMeet Bailey, Our Pet Guest Of The Week!
This week’s pet guest is Bailey! Bailey is a 5-year-old Norwegian Elkhound/Shar-Pei mix. She originally came from an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma. Bailey is very sweet and loves to cuddle. For...
View ArticleMeet Jingles, Our Pet Guest Of The Week!
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Meet Jingles! Jingles is a 9-month-old West Highland Terrier mix. Jingles is a sweet, energetic lap dog who loves people and a good chew toy! He was given to the Golden Valley...
View ArticleWander Minnesota: ‘Hoppy Hour’ At The Animal Humane Society
If you’ve ever been the parent of a puppy, you’re probably aware that dogs are highly social animals, but, like humans, they might need some training in how to behave around other animals. That’s why...
View ArticleMeet Franklin, Our Pet Guest Of The Week!
Every Friday, we feature a special guest star of the feline or canine variety. This week’s guest is Franklin! The Animal Humane Society says Franklin is “a 6-year-old Scottish Terrier mix. He is very...
View ArticleAnimal Humane Society Launches Pet Hospice Program
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Among the tens of thousands of animals taken in every year, some of them turn out not needing a new home for very long. That’s why Anne Ahiers from the Animal Humane Society came...
View ArticleMeet Pistol, Our Pet Guest Of The Week!
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Pistol is an 8-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix who is very smart, independent and playful! Pistol (credit: AHS) His original owners moved and couldn’t bring any pets along, so...
View Article‘Walk For Animals’ Surpasses $1M Goal For Animal Humane Society
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Thousands attended the Animal Humane Society’s annual Walk for Animals Saturday in Golden Valley. The fundraiser supports all the work of helping and caring for the 23,000 animals...
View ArticleMeet Tracy, Our Pet Guest Of The Week!
Our pet guest this week is Tracy! Tracy is a 5-month-old Rottweiler/Labrador Retriever mix from the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley. Tracy is sweet and has plenty of puppy energy. For more...
View ArticleMeet Brink, Our Pet Guest Of The Week!
Every week, WCCO 4 News at Noon presents a special pet guest in need of a forever home. This week being no exception to being a week, our Friday pet guest is Brink! According to the Animal Humane...
View Article37 Dogs Rescued From Warehouse: Several Ready For Adoption
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A group of dogs and puppies are being cared for at the Animal Humane Society after being rescued last week from a warehouse in Bloomington. Thirty-seven dogs and puppies of...
View ArticleTri-Giving Hosts Fundraiser For 3 Charities
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Next month, one special night will help raise funds and awareness for three local charities. Tri-Giving will take place Saturday, July 15 at the Lumber Exchange Event Center in...
View ArticlePet Guest Of The Week: Petey
“Petey is 4 years old and he is well known at Animal Humane Society. He has been with AHS, off and on, since January. He’s been to almost all of our sites, trying to find the perfect home. During his...
View ArticleAnimal Humane Society Sending Rescue Team To Texas
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Animal Humane Society of Minnesota is sending a rescue team to Texas to help animals impacted by the flooding from Hurricane Harvey. Humane society officials say they are...
View ArticleAnimal Humane Society Heads To Houston To Help Rescue Efforts
The Animal Humane Society is in Texas this week helping out with animal rescues. A crew from the Humane Society arrived to the Houston area earlier this week. For more information and to donate to the...
View ArticleMinnesota Animal Humane Society In Buffalo Closes For Good
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minnesota Animal Humane Society shelter has closed its doors for good. The organization decided to shift animals, staff, and services from Buffalo to its four other locations....
View ArticleMeet Lucy, Our Pet Guest Of The Week!
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Our pet guest this week is Lucy! Lucy is a 3-year-old Labrador Retriever mix. Full of love and energy, Lucy gets excited meeting new people and playing with new toys. Lucy...
View ArticleMeet Topaz, Our Pet Guest Of The Week!
This week’s pet guest is Topaz! Topaz is a 1-year-old chihuahua mix who came to the Animal Humane Society from an overcrowded shelter in California. Topaz is affectionate and easygoing, and looking for...
View ArticleMeet Our Pet Guest Of The Week: Mr. Incredible!
Mr. Incredible is a 5-month-old domestic medium hair kitten. Originally from a shelter in Mankato, Mr. Incredible is a sweet and playful guy who can’t wait to find a new home.
View ArticleMeet Sticky: This Week’s Pet Guest
Every week, we feature a pet that’s in need of a good home, and this New Year’s week is no exception. Meet Sticky. According to Zach Nugent, with the Animal Humane Society, Sticky is a 10-year-old...
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