Officials at Burnsville’s PetSmart hope to soon have some new digs — a large space adjacent to the Super Target on County Road 42 West that has been empty for five years. The new location, formerly the home of Linens-N-Things, has about 17,000 square feet more space than old location at 14290 Plymouth Avenue — …
Tag Archive: Minnesota
Oct
22
Pet Adoption Event in Apple Valley Nov. 5 and 6 – KSTP TV
An upcoming event is aiming to help local homeless pets find new homes. A “Mega Adoption” event is being hosted by the Apple Valley Petco Nov. 5 and 6., featuring pets from several Minnesota shelters. Organizers say the event features more than 60 adoptable pets, along with fun activities like a “Spin and Win” game …
Sep
21
Name a Humane Society Pet After Your Favorite Teacher – KSTP TV Minneapolis and St. Paul
They’re honoring teachers in a “Back to School” salute at the Golden Valley-based Animal Humane Society. The nonprofit says it’s saying “thank you” to the many men and women who have made a difference in our lives by naming their orphan pets after them. September 16th-30th, people can submit the name of their favorite teacher …
Jun
08
Second Chance pet adoption day – Cottage Grove, MN
Second Chance Animal Rescue, a nonprofit, all-volunteer animal rescue organization that doesn’t have a shelter but keeps animals in foster homes, is holding an adoption day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Petco, 2575 North Fairview Ave., north of Highway 36, off Fairview Ave. in Roseville. A variety of cats, kittens, …
Apr
06
Pet adoptions new to home show this year (Duluth, MN)
Visitors to the Arrowhead Home and Builders Show can bring home new weatherproof siding or a new type of flooring, but they could also bring home a new pet. Seven area animal shelters will have about 500 dogs and cats available over the course of the show. Home show organizers and animal shelter sources said …
Feb
21
Minneapolis woman is new owner of Guess the Puppy
An unemployed south Minneapolis legal assistant is the proud new owner of Guess, the fluffy ball of black fur that nearly took a deadly air-mail ride to Georgia. Terri Ford’s name was picked first from among about 50 people gathered Friday at the Minneapolis Animal Care and Control shelter, hoping for a chance to adopt …
Jan
13
Pet of the Week: She’s Sassy and Sweet!
Growing up, I admired the laid-back yet interesting lifestyle Garfield the cat lived. Though he was just a cartoon character, it was because of him that I had a slight curiosity for fun furry cats. This latest pet is just as endearing and intriguing and I know whoever adopts Sassy will get a companion with …
Sep
19
Humane Society Reduces Price for Cat Adoption
If you’ve ever thought about adopting a furry feline friend, now might be the right time to act. Domestic adult cats, one year or older, of all kinds are available for adoption at reduced prices at the Coon Rapids branch (and metro branches) of the Animal Humane Society. (Photo submitted) Want a docile cat to …
Sep
02
Pet adoption set for Sept. 18
Volunteers for the Carver Scott Humane Society will have a pet adoption Saturday, Sept.18 from noon-3 p.m. at Petco located off old Highway 212 and Singletree Lane in Eden Prairie. CSHS is without its own building and all pets are housed in foster care. read more
Dec
28
Pet adoption set for Jan 16th (Eden Prairie, MN)
Volunteers from the Carver Scott Humane Society will have a pet adoption Jan. 16 from noon to 3 p.m. at Petco, located off Singletree Lane, next to Champps, in Eden Prairie. CSHS is without its own building and all pets are housed in foster care. read more
