Hairless, quirky cat
Sai doesn’t look like a typical cat. There is no tiger stripe, tuxedo or calico cat look, nor does he have soft fur. Instead, his huge triangle-shaped ears sit atop [...]
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Posted January 06, 2021in People & Pets
Posted December 02, 2020in People & Pets
Derecho adoption
When Jamie Angove lost her dog, Punkers, to bladder cancer in May, she’d been searching for another furry friend. A rescue dog was her only option, so when one appeared [...]
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Posted November 04, 2020in People & Pets
Wonderful Wyatt
When Linda Brown’s boxer passed away suddenly two years ago, she was left without a furry companion. Her friend who worked at Animal Lifeline, a no-kill shelter, told her of [...]
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Posted September 30, 2020in People & Pets
Blind and deaf dog
Ray is a playful and seemingly happy puppy with a tail that wags when he is pet. His cold, wet nose sniffs at your ankles. He’ll wrestle with chew toys [...]
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Posted September 02, 2020in People & Pets
Mother and daughter share feline affection
When Mary West’s kids exited the school bus, cats walked to greet them on the long lane. Mary West never considered herself a cat person. Yet, as the mother of [...]
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Posted August 05, 2020in People & Pets
Rescue dog blossoms
Former puppy mill mom just needs love. When Deb Davis was viewing the Iowa Golden Retriever Rescue (IGRR) site online, she noticed a new foster care dog that was looking [...]
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Posted July 01, 2020in People & Pets
299 cats… and counting
Two-hundred-ninety-nine. That’s the number of cats that have lived with Terry and Stephanie Kruse since 2004. Not all at once, thankfully, but most stay for a few weeks until forever [...]
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Posted April 01, 2020in People & Pets
Pet sitter snuggler
When Abby Strong gets up in the morning, she pours herself a cup of coffee, awaiting her morning pick-me-up. It’s not only the caffeine that gives her a jolt, but [...]
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Posted March 04, 2020in People & Pets
Cheerful visitor
Gracie offers a paw of comfort. Gracie, a golden doodle living in Urbandale, loved her job. She accompanied her owner, Mary Hester, on visits to Methodist, Blank and Lutheran hospitals [...]
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Posted February 05, 2020in People & Pets
Gina the chicken lady
It’s not all about the eggs. When Gina Campos’ neighbors moved away from their current Waukee home, they gave Gina a few chickens. The chickens eventually died, and the only [...]
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