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 March 06, 2019in People & Pets
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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Posted December 05, 2018in People & Pets
Pig acts like a dog
But remember, “Don’t trust the pig.” Lis and Jordan Frentress’ pet, Rosie, lacks manners. When marching across the kitchen floor, she’ll stomp her pointed hooves on people’s feet, knocking over [...]
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Posted October 31, 2018in People & Pets
Small donkeys, big love
Cute but stubborn pets are part of Silvia Verhofste’s “farm safari.” When Silvia Verhofste was in fourth grade, she tucked a baby goat in a basket and took it to [...]
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Posted October 03, 2018in People & Pets
Webster the duck
ARL TheraPet duck provides companionship. Like many pets, Webster’s favorite activity is riding in a car and sitting on laps. He doesn’t mind a leash or being doused with water. [...]
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Posted September 05, 2018in People & Pets
Snakes alive!
Snake enthusiast moves to U.S. to raise reptiles. A Jim Stafford song from the 1970s, “I Don’t Like Spiders and Snakes,” ran through my head as I drove to my [...]
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Posted August 01, 2018in People & Pets
ARL Grand Marshal inspires
Ace dons doggles, rides motorcycle. When the Animal Rescue League announced a grand marshal for its Dog Jog & Fido Fest, it was between a black pug named Lily and [...]
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Posted July 04, 2018in People & Pets
Birds, cats, turtle coexist
Menagerie of pets provide comfort When it comes to animals, Amy Wonderlin — and her mom — just can’t say no. Her home now includes four pets. When Amy attended [...]
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Posted June 06, 2018in People & Pets
Rambunctious rabbits
Two smart and fluffy friends A hairstylist by day and student by night, Courtney Lovan never imagined she would be giving a rabbit a haircut. However, that doesn’t mean she’s [...]
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