How Much Does It Actually Cost To Own A Dog?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — While dog adoption fees at the Animal Humane Society range from $170-$642, expenses can easily triple within the first year of pet ownership. The ASPCA estimated the cost of a dog...
View ArticleMeet Our Pet Guest Of The Week: Dixie!
Dixie is a 10-year-old Beagle/Basset Hound mix. Friendly and easygoing, Dixie would love to find a home where she can relax and spend her senior years surrounded by love. Dixie can be a bit bashful...
View ArticlePet Of The Week: Daphne The Bulldog Mix
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As we head into fall, who wouldn’t want a furry friend to nestle in with? This week we have Daphne, the 7-year-old bulldog/pit bull mix who loves to cuddle. A gentle giant, Daphne...
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...
View ArticlePet Of The Week: Sandy The Chihuahua
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Pet of the Week is Sandy, a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix looking for a new home. She is currently at the Animal Humane Society is Golden Valley. Before coming to the Twin Cities,...
View ArticleMeet Bronx, Our Pet Guest Of The Week
Every Friday, we feature our pet guest of the week on WCCO 4 News at Noon. This week, we’re getting a visit with Bronx. Bronx is a 10-month-old Pug mix. Bronx has plenty of playful energy and a great...
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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...
View ArticlePet Of The Week: Roo The Retriever Mix
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – “Good boy” is a phrase often said, with considerable enthusiasm, around Roo. The 3-year-old Labrador retriever mix is WCCO’s first Pet of the Week of 2019. The staff at the Animal...
View ArticlePet Of The Week: Rocket The Rat Terrier Mix
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The deep freeze has lifted, and now might be the perfect time to give a rescue dog a forever home. Friday’s Pet of the Week is Rocket, a 1-year-old rat terrier mix. He’s currently...
View ArticlePet Of The Week: Moose The Pit Bull Mix
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Pet of the Week is Moose. He’s a 3-year-old Pit Bull/Basset Hound mix who’s currently at the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley. Moose, who is neutered and weighs about 50...
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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 ArticleMeet Sadie, Our Pet Guest Of The Week
Every Friday, we feature a special pet guest on WCCO 4 News At Noon. This week’s guest is Sadie, from the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley! “Sadie is a 5-year-old Pitbull-Boxer mix. Sweet and...
View Article115 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...
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