Coronavirus 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 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...
View ArticleHow 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 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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