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Minneapolis Kennel Club's 75th Dog Show

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:14:11 GMT

Whether you just like to look at all the dogs, or are trying to decide which breed would be a good fit for your family, you should check out this weekend’s dog show at Canterbury Park.

'Paws to Read' With Dogs for Literacy

Dawn Stevens — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:23:44 GMT

The program Paws to Read is helping children's literacy rates. Currently there is a partnership with the Hennepin County Library system in which Kids sit down with a dog and read it a book.

M.A., Red and Munter on Gunflint Vaca

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:25:05 GMT

In October, M.A. took Red and Munter up to Gunflint for “Waggalot” weekend.

Posing Paws With MA Rosko

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:49:28 GMT

The Minnesota Valley Humane Society hosts its popular 21st annual Posing Paws fundraiser, a pet- and family-friendly event where pets and their families are professionally photographed.

Two-Legged Puppy Learning to Walk

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:54:33 GMT

The Humane Society in Arizona is helping a little puppy get back on her feet. Little Rue is a 6-week-old Chihuahua that was born with only two hind legs.

Chihuahua Missing Front Legs Gets Help

Leif Knutson — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:03:59 GMT

An Arizona Humane Society has a very special needs Chihuahua -- it's missing its front legs. Accomadations are being made for the dog to get a new set of wheels so it can easily get around.

Helping Paws Aids People in Need

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:22:56 GMT

Helping Paws is a non profit organization placing service dogs with people with disabilities. The program started 21 years ago and has placed 150 dogs over the years. Now 80 dogs are in metro homes. Nine puppies were born at the home of Bev and Herb Swedeen.

Rescued Shih Tzus Ready for Adoption

Carrie Sherno — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:46:16 GMT

More than a dozen Shih Tzu dogs rescued from a Minneapolis home got a much-needed makeover Sunday, as they were cleaned and groomed for adoption.

Pet Dangers on Halloween

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:09:09 GMT

Halloween can be fun for kids and adults, but is a stressful, often dangerous time for your pets. An expert explores the dangers on the Buzz.

Otto Becomes World's Oldest Dog

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:20:14 GMT

Otto, a dachshund-cross terrier, has been named the world's oldest dog. The Daily Mail reports that 20-year-old Otto, who is 140 in dog years, was named the new Guinness world record holder after the death of 21-year-old Chanel, a white-haired dachshund, in September.