PETS
SENSE AND CENTSIBILITY How to prepare financially for adopting a pet
I'm a dog person and I treat my pets like family. I'll be the first to tell you that adding a new member to the family is a huge decision. When you adopt a pet you are committing to care for your pets...
Posted on 5/10/13 at 9:32 AM
THE NEW FORTY There must be a lesson in here somewhere...
Two of my favorite things are fireworks and thunderstorms. Two of Cooper's least favorite things are fireworks and thunderstorms. Go figure. Cooper is our big orange dog - the one that barks at anyth...
Posted on 5/4/13 at 10:49 PM
THE DULLUM FILE Friends
As usual, had a great time emceeing the Raise Your Paws for Pets dinner last night to benefit the Circle of Friends Humane Society in Grand Forks. It's also great to see the event grown so much in the...
Posted on 4/5/13 at 6:38 AM
STAFF BLOG ADDICTED TO RUNNING Smell of the river
As my skis slid through the tracks in front of me, I noticed an unexpected sensationfill my entire being, from head to toe. There I was, thrusting one foot in front of the other in rhythmic harmony w...
Posted on 2/24/13 at 11:02 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Lawmakers look into pet mills, consider licensing and inspection
By Danielle Killey Animals rescued from so-called puppy mills often are sick, starving and dirty. But groups like the Animal Humane Society cannot enter those sites until a complaint is lodged abou...
Posted on 2/13/13 at 6:12 PM
Family searching for ailing, retired police dog lost in Grand Forks 
GRAND FORKS - A family here is searching for its retired military police dog, who suffers from a serious medical condition.
By Forum News Service , March 26, 2013
‘Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero’
Man who survived 9/11 with help of his guide dog to speak at UNDGRAND FORKS - On Sept. 11, 2001, Michael Hingson, a blind man, made his way down 78 floors of the World Trade Center in New York City with the help of his guide dog. He had no idea the building had been struck, 18 floors above his office, by a plane commandeered by terrorists.
By Pamela Knudson, Forum News Service , March 24, 2013
Dayton says one of his dogs has tumor
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says his German shepherd Mesabi will have surgery to remove a tumor.
By Associated Press , March 18, 2013
Pet Care: Dog has musty aroma
Dear Dr. Fox: I have an 11-year-old spayed female mix-breed dog. She has a musty odor that will not go away, even after a bath. I have changed her food to no avail.
By By Dr. Michael Fox , March 15, 2013
Newborns at Grand Forks nursing home: Therapy dog has 14 puppies
GRAND FORKS - New mom Bella wove in and out of the crowd gathered Tuesday at a Grand Forks nursing home as she tried to keep track of her babies — all 14 of them.
By Brandi Jewett, Forum News Service , March 13, 2013
Ailing horses, llamas seized from farm near Vergas
VERGAS, Minn. - Inhumane conditions resulted in law enforcement seizing 11 horses and three llamas last week from a farm six miles southeast of Vergas. An additional six horses were found dead.
By Forum News Service , March 07, 2013
Former Sen. Conrad mourns death of dog Dakota
WASHINGTON – Former North Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad is mourning the death of Dakota, his beloved dog and best friend.
By Sam Benshoof , February 24, 2013
‘He was death on the land’: Ex-Fargo businessman Kiefer facing misdemeanor charges for large-scale animal neglect in western ND
FARGO – Bill Kiefer and his bay mule made a conspicuous presence at last summer’s Cow Town Hoe Down celebration in New Salem.
Kiefer, a stranger to most in this farming and ranching community of 951 in western North Dakota’s Morton County, gave rides to kids on his mule one afternoon during the annual July festival, which features a parade, street dance, cow chip tossing contest and demolition derby.
By Patrick Springer , February 23, 2013
Clancy the dog scares off Park Rapids burglars
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. – At 65 pounds with a mop of hair, 7-year-old Clancy sleeps at the end of his master’s bed every night.
“He smells really well but doesn’t see very well because he has so much hair that goes right over his eyes,” said Agnes Larson, the woman who has been the soft-coated wheaten terrier’s whole world since he was an 11-week-old puppy.
By By Paula Quam, Forum News Service , February 19, 2013
Animal advocates rally at Minn. Capitol
ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton says he supports a bill to tighten state regulations for professional dog and cat breeders.
By Associated Press , February 19, 2013
Nokota horse supporters look to North Dakota Legislature
Resolution urges Park Service to protect state’s honorary equineFARGO – North Dakota’s honorary horse breed doesn’t get the respect supporters believe it’s due in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
By Patrick Springer , February 18, 2013
Rescued horses to arrive Saturday for new homes in Red River Valley
GRAND FORKS – Between 20 and 30 of the horses rescued recently from neglect on two North Dakota ranches are set to arrive at a Hawley, Minn., facility Saturday, where they will be adopted by horse owners, trainers and others outraged by the conditions they endured.
By Chuck Haga, Forum News Service , February 13, 2013
Minnesota Legislature considers crackdown on pet mills
ST. PAUL – Animals rescued from so-called puppy mills are often sick, starving and dirty, but groups such as the Animal Humane Society cannot enter those sites until a complaint is lodged about the conditions.
By Forum News Service , February 13, 2013
Pinstripe pedigree: Bronx Bowser joins Westminster
NEW YORK — Ladies and gentlemen, now warming up in the Westminster dogpen, the Bronx Bowser.
By Associated Press , February 10, 2013
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