Dogs, puppies displaced by Chetek tornado will soon be up for adoption

RICE LAKE, Minn. (KMSP) - The Rice Lake Animal Hospital is caring for a group of puppies and their mother that were born during the storm that tore through the Chetek, Wisconsin area last week.

MaryAnne, a four-year-old collie mix, gave birth to her litter of puppies during the storm. Another dog, Ginger, an eight-year-old collie mix, and her litter of puppies were also displaced by the storm. The Rice Lake Animal Hospital says the two dogs are co-parenting both litters of puppies.

The Rice Lake Animal Hospital said the dogs were both given complete exams, vaccinations and are currently being treated for tick-borne diseases. They are expected to make a full recovery.

Both dogs will be available for adoption once the puppies are weaned. The puppies will also be put up for adoption at that time.

Contact the Humane Society of Barron County for more information.