Huskies helping heroes
Veteran trains support dogs for other vets. When Jake Hommer returned from his second deployment in Afghanistan, he suffered from PTSD and injuries. It took a toll on his mind, [...]
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Posted December 04, 2019in People & Pets
Posted November 06, 2019in People & Pets
Homerun equals a new kitten
Girl waits two years for her own pet. For more than two years, Piper Ladwig, 10, yearned for her own cat. With three other pets at home, she wanted one [...]
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Posted October 02, 2019in People & Pets
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 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 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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