Animal Humane Society News

Scottie is Fox 9's Pick of the Litter

tjacobson — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:23:14 -0500

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Fox 9 Morning News reporting

Scottie loves to lie in your lap and have his back and belly rubbed. Nicknamed "Bearcat" by Animal Humane Society volunteers because he likes to give bear hugs, this eight-year-old boy is looking for a new home with a big family.

AHS rescues 61 animals from dangerous breeding facility

tjacobson — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:56:08 -0500

Friday, February 26, 2010
WCCO 4 reporting

Earlier this month, the North Central Drug Task Force and the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant near Mora, Minn. Authorities discovered 244 marijuana plants, a large amount of processed marijuana and firearms. They also discovered 67 animals on the property—all with very little food or water and living in substandard housing. Six were found frozen in the snow.

Wildlife training workshop held at AHS March 13-14 & 20

dbalzer — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:50:39 -0500

Animal Humane Society will host an annual wildlife rehabilitation training workshop Saturday–Sunday, March 13-14 and Saturday, March 20, 2010 at its Golden Valley facility. Sponsored by Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release, the workshop is open to the public and provides basic training for the rehabilitation and handling of Minnesota's wildlife.

Animal Humane Society relaunches Double the Love

dbalzer — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:22:35 -0500

Animal Humane Society’s (AHS) unprecedented Double the Love cat adoption program was so successful in 2009, it is ready to re-launch with hopes of placing even more cats in new homes. Beginning March 1st, customers can adopt one cat or kitten at the regular adoption fee and the fee will be waived for the second cat.

Pet Dish for February 23, 2010

jfcass — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:50:44 -0500

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Punkie makes her TV debut on WCCO

dbalzer — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:19:22 -0500

Two-year old Punkie made an impression at WCCO televion where she was the featured "Pet of the Week."

Click here to watch her debut.

Getting to know Nakita, Fox 9's Pick of the Litter

tjacobson — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:20:17 -0500

Tuesday, February 17, 2010
Fox 9 Morning News Reporting

Nakita, a Siberian Husky available for adoption in Golden Valley, was Fox 9's Pick of the Litter this week. Get to know more about her by watching the clip below.

Ready to meet her new family, pup Claria visits WCCO

tjacobson — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:40:38 -0500

Friday, February 12, 2010
WCCO's Mike Binkley reporting

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Pet Dish for February 09, 2010

jfcass — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:49:15 -0500

In this issue:

By the numbers

Opening doors for kids

Doubling the love for cats

A poodle called Mugs

Scratching Post

More Treats

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Support of Puppy and Kitten Mill Bill growing

tjacobson — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:18 -0500

The 2010 Minnesota Legislative session has begun and, although the number of Animal Humane Society Animal Advocates supporting the effort increases every day, we still need your help.

In the coming weeks and months, Animal Humane Society will be emailing alerts about the Minnesota Puppy and Kitten Mill Bill (Senate File 7 / House File 253) and how you can help. Join the AHS Animal Advocates to ensure you get those alerts.

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Giles dresses up for Angela Davis at WCCO

tjacobson — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:21:56 -0500

Friday, February 5, 2010

Giles, a handsome minature poodle mix and former puppy mill dog, is looking for a new home. He took his search to WCCO to be their "Pet of the Week" with Animal Humane Society's Deb Balzer. Watch below...

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Animal Humane Society earns Charities Review Council “Meets All Standards” seal

dbalzer — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:57:33 -0500

Friday, February 5, 2010

Animal Humane Society (AHS) announces that it has been awarded the Charities Review Council “Meets All Standards” Seal indicating that it meets all sixteen of its Accountability Standards.

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AHS live on Twin Cities Live with smiling mill dogs

dbalzer — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:08:03 -0500

Thursday, February 4, 2010

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AHS rescues 51 dogs from Minnesota puppy mill, needs your help with legislation to protect more

tjacobson — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:55:38 -0500

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Fox 9 News reporting

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Pet Dish for January 26, 2010

jfcass — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:59:39 -0500

In this issue:

Fifty one dogs rescued from MN puppy mill

Why do you do the Walk for Animals?

You're invited! - Now Boarding's Annual Open House

Minneapolis now provides onilne licensing for pets

More treats

Scratching post

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