Bemidji dogs learning how to be good pets

Friday, March 16, 2012

Many of the 109 animals rescued from a hoarding situation in Bemidji, Minn. last month are working toward a new home. Animal Humane Society reached out to the public and its rescue partners for assistance. So far, 44 dogs and the two cats from the case have been adopted into new homes.

Forty additional dogs needed extra help. Animal Humane Society behavior staff knew that these dogs would do better in an environment outside a shelter, one where they could get the peaceful one-on-one time they need to learn how to be good pets -- that is where Animal Humane Society's rescue partners come in. Ten different local animal rescue groups and another animal shelter responded to Animal Humane Society's calls for assistance and are now caring for those dogs.

Watch WCCO's update on the dogs to learn about three of the dogs, including Diamond with Pet Haven, still working their way toward a new home.

Animal Humane Society would like to thank the following rescue partners for their help in giving these dogs a second chance:

All Dog Rescue

Animal Allies

Coast to Coast Doxie Rescue

Homeward Bound

Humane Society of Kandiyohi and Meeker Counties

Pet Haven

Retrieve a Golden of Minnesota (RAGOM)

Rescued Pets Are Wonderful (RPAW)

Safe Hands Animal Rescue

Second Chance Animal Rescue