Trick dog trainer
Dogs need a “job” to feel happy. When Michelle Hoile of Windsor Heights adopted two puppies from the Animal Rescue League seven years ago, she thought it might be a [...]
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Posted October 02, 2019in People & Pets
Posted September 04, 2019in People & Pets
‘Foster fail’ nets a new dog
Cat lover never dreamed of owning a dog. As a devoted cat person for most of her life, Kate Crane never dreamed of owning a dog. Growing up, her family [...]
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Posted July 31, 2019in People & Pets
‘Not just a dog’
Griffin, a rescue dog, watches over foster dogs. At age 10, Heather Stolp started a pet-sitting business, caring for the neighbor’s fish, dogs and cats. Their own family dog was [...]
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Posted July 03, 2019in People & Pets
Friendly goats
Pets entertain with circus-like antics. When Nicky and Zach Smith moved to their home in rural Polk City, they wanted their children to be raised with animals. With three dogs, [...]
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Posted June 05, 2019in People & Pets
Forming a bond
Sydney Moore’s love of fostering animals leads to a trio of adopted dogs. When Sydney Moore’s coworker suggested she foster dogs, her top priority wasn’t to just provide a temporary [...]
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Posted May 01, 2019in People & Pets
Enormous dog
When Michael Pareene takes Tinker Bell for a walk, he is stopped multiple times with common questions. What kind of dog is that? How big is it? Can I pet [...]
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Posted April 03, 2019in People & Pets
For the birds
16-year-old bird like a “grumpy old man.” Walking into Abby Kruse and Holden King’s home, I didn’t have to look far for their pet birds, Hugh and Peanut, since both [...]
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Posted March 06, 2019in People & Pets
Fluffy pets
Adorable alpacas a dream come true For more than a dozen years, Luanne Sellner would visit the animal barns at the Iowa State Fair and dream of owning her own [...]
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Posted February 06, 2019in People & Pets
Jocie gives hope
Service dog supports those with invisible disabilities. When Amanda Cantwell received a puppy for her 20th birthday, the dog did more than play fetch or go for walks; it helped [...]
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Posted January 02, 2019in People & Pets
Carrying a big stick
Buddy’s obsession delights the neighborhood. When Buddy — a soft-coated Wheaten Terrier — and his owner invited me to go for a walk with them, I eagerly joined. After all, [...]
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