A surplus of critters - Animal Humane Society is looking for good homes for their pocket pets
Dogs and cats have recently been seeing a lot of adoptions at the Animal Humane Society, but there hasn't been as much love for pets of the smaller variety. Shelter Manager Astrid Kammueller joined the FOX 9 Morning News to chat about the benefits of adopting a pocket pet.
Animal Humane Society hopes to find homes for more pocket pets
The Animal Humane Society is asking people to adopt more "pocket pets" - rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils and hamsters - as the critters are in need of homes.
Getting your furry friends back to the vet - why their routine visits are more important than ever
COVID-19 has put much of our life on hold the past few months. For our furry friends... they may have missed a few appointments. The Animal Humane Society's chief veterinarian Dr. Graham Brayshaw joined the Morning Buzz to talk about the importance of getting our pets back to the clinic for their routine visits.
35,000 lbs of pet food donated to help pet owners impacted by COVID-19
The Animal Humane Society has seen the need for free pet food rise in just the past month and a number of organizations are stepping up to meet the demand.
Animal Humane Society's 'Walk for Animals' will go on but from a distance
This is the time of year when, normally, 5Ks, marathons, and walking events flood the streets across the metro. That includes the Animal Humane Society's largest annual fundraiser, the Walk for Animals.
#Still Walking: Animal Humane Society's Walk for Animals going virtual
No matter what's happening in the world, there are still countless ways to make a difference. This weekend you can help support local animals in need with the Animal Humane Society's Walk for Animals. The event is in its 49th year, but this time around they're going virtual. CEO Janelle Dixon joined the Buzz to chat about the changes and how to take part.
Pets & the coronavirus: What you need to know about protecting your furry friends
The Animal Humane Society may have closed their doors temporarily to the public, but they still are on a mission to educate the public and take care of animals in need. Chief veterinarian Dr. Graham Brayshaw joined us on the Morning Buzz to chat about whether pets are at risk of getting the coronavirus and how to take care of your furry friends amid the outbreak.
Dog stolen from Animal Humane Society found by St. Paul Police
St. Paul Police say they have found a puppy stolen from the Animal Humane Society in February.
Animal Humane Society to close to the public through May
The Animal Humane Society has made the tough decision to close to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. They'll still be adopting out animals at select locations through Sunday. CEO Janelle Dixon updated the FOX 9 Morning News on their efforts to keep humans and all the furry friends safe and healthy.
Animal Humane Society closing sites to public until May 2
The Animal Humane Society will be temporarily closing all of its sites to the public until May 2 due to the concerns regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Small furry friends joined us in-studio to talk pint-sized animal adoption (Ernie the rat was a real hit)
We give a lot of love to adoptable dogs and cats (and rightly so!), but there are smaller members of the animal kingdom who need our love as well. The Animal Humane Society joined us in studio with some of their smaller furry friends, including a rat, rabbit, and guinea pig.
A night out on the town for humans and their glammed-up pets
The Animal Humane Society held their annual Whisker Whirl on Saturday night. Dogs and puppies dressed up alongside their human companions. Money raised from the event benefits the thousands of animals the Humane Society takes care of every year.
30 dogs arrive at Animal Humane Society after 4,000-mile road trip
Thirty dogs, mostly Chihuahuas, arrived in Minnesota Monday morning after a 4,000-mile journey that started in California’s Central Valley.
After airline policy change, California couple drives rescue dogs cross country to Minnesota shelter
A Chihuahua caravan from California is making the long trip to Minnesota. The van full of rescue pups will arrive Monday morning and be ready for adoption by mid-week.
Minnesota's Animal Humane Society receives $3 million donation, its largest ever
The former CEO and Chairman of Toro, Ken Melrose, was the record-breaking donor. The money will go toward construction of a new adoption and animal care campus in St. Paul.
Minnesota woman reunited with dog that went missing for 17 months
One Minnesota woman is elated after she’s reunited with her dog who was missing for 17 months.
Dog that recovered from emaciation makes Animal Humane Society's list of 'most dramatic transformations'
A dog that was found in rough condition in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and later made a full, healthy recovery was included on the list of the "most dramatic animal transformations" in 2019, compiled by the Animal Humane Society.
Minnesotans provide hospice care for animals in need
If you saw Peanut the pug strolling through your neighborhood, you might think she was a little pampered - and you'd be right.
Officials investigate horse neglect at residence in North Branch, Minnesota
Officials are assisting the Animal Humane Society in an investigation involving horse neglect in North Branch, Minnesota.
Minnesotans welcome Arkansas dogs to warm, loving homes
A couple of times a month a truck rolls into the Twin Cities carrying some very precious cargo.