Meet Lola, Our Pet Guest Of The Week!
This week’s pet guest is Lola, a 10-month-old chihuahua mix! Lola came to the Animal Humane Society from an overcrowded shelter in California. She was adopted in December, but her owner’s landlord said...
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Minn. Kitten Recovering After Being Found ‘Frozen To The Ground’
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A young Minnesota cat is making a slow recovery after being found frozen to the ground, according to the Animal Humane Society. The AHS says the 10-month-old cat, Briana, was...
View ArticleWant A Dog? Now’s The Time To Adopt
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — If you’re looking for a dog, the time is now. The Humane Society says they have more dogs than ever ready for new homes. It only takes about an hour to adopt a dog at the Humane...
View Article200+ Pets Adopted Over The Weekend At Animal Humane Society
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It was a big weekend for dog adoptions at the Animal Humane Society this weekend. WCCO reported about the large amount of dogs waiting to be adopted into loving homes. Now, many of...
View ArticleMeet Presley, Our Pet Guest Of The Week!
This week’s pet guest is Presley! Our friends at the Animal Humane Society have this to say of Presley: “Presley is a 2-year-old Dachshund mix. Presley is active and affectionate. She loves to jump up...
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Meet Angel, Our Pet Guest Of The Week!
This week’s pet guest is Angel! From our friends at the Animal Humane Society: (credit: Animal Humane Society) “Angel is a 10-year-old Coonhound mix. She is a sweetheart who likes to stretch out and...
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Humane Society: 41 Chihuahuas Rescued From Northern Minnesota Home
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Forty-one Chihuahuas are recovering after being rescued from “unsanitary and overcrowded” conditions in northern Minnesota. (credit: Animal Humane Society) The Animal Humane...
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41 Chihuahuas Recovering After Being Rescued From Northern Minnesota Home
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Forty-one Chihuahuas are recovering after being rescued from “unsanitary and overcrowded” conditions in northern Minnesota. (credit: Animal Humane Society) The Animal Humane...
View ArticleReport: 31 Animals Taken From Fillmore Co. Property
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Officials in Fillmore County have recovered 31 animals from a rural property after complaints of animal cruelty. According to WCCO affiliate KIMT, 18 rabbits, eight ducks and five...
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Meet Scooter, Our Pet Guest Of The Week!
Scooter is a 5-year-old Dachshund mix with plenty of energy.
View ArticleAnimal Humane Society Hosts Annual ‘Walk For Animals’
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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Frostbite Took A Lot From This Cat, But It Didn’t Take Her Spirit
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A two-year-old “miracle cat” named Chai got a second chance at life. Someone delivered the stray cat to the Animal Humane Society, who had been exposed to sub-zero temperatures....
View ArticleWCCO Viewers Raise $75K For Homeless, Neglected Animals
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – With the help of generous, pet-loving viewers, WCCO-TV was able to raise more than $75,000 for the Animal Humane Society. During a Tuesday phone bank, representatives from AHS made...
View ArticlePets, People Gather For Animal Humane Society’s ‘Walk For Animals’
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (WCCO) — The Animal Humane Society’s Walk for Animals supports dogs, cats and every other species in between. It was time to walk and wag this morning in Golden Valley as more than...
View ArticlePet Of The Week: Tommy The Rat Terrier Mix
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As we celebrate the start of meteorological summer, the Pet of the Week is Tommy the rat terrier. The 2-year-old mix is a sweet and active pup, who is also very affectionate and...
View ArticleAnimal Humane Society Tries Out ‘Open Habitat’ For Dogs In Golden Valley
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley is experimenting with an “open habitat” space for housing dogs. According to AHS, traditional shelter housing – rows of individual...
View ArticleHow To Keep Your Pets Safe During July 4 Fireworks
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — For families, the Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But for pets, it can often be a dangerous holiday. The Animal Humane Society of Minnesota says they see an influx of stray...
View ArticleShelter ‘Heartbroken’ After 11 Dogs Bound For MN Die
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO/AP) — A local animal shelter is mourning the loss of 11 dogs that were on their way to Minnesota. Authorities say 50 rescue dogs were on their way to the Animal Humane Society in...
View ArticleSurviving Mississippi Dogs Could Be Up For Adoption Next Week
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — This weekend, more than 30 remaining shelter dogs will arrive in Minnesota from down south after 11 died during a trip to the Twin Cities earlier this month. The surviving dogs...
View ArticleMississippi Shelter Delivers Dogs To Minnesota
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (WCCO) – About 1,100 miles in 18 hours. That’s what it took for rescued dogs and puppies from Hattiesburg, Miss., to arrive in their adoptive state. The Animal Humane Society’s...
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