PETS

Duluth councilor to seek more dog parks

A second or third off-leash dog park soon could be coming to town.

By Peter Passi , February 21, 2013

Like all good dogs, Chico was a teacher in the field

SAM COOK COLUMN: I can still see him locked up on point, every rib on his gaunt frame showing, lungs heaving, forepaw raised, tail high. We called him Chico; he was an orange-and-white English pointer.

By Sam Cook , September 02, 2012

Sam Cook column: Dogs wag their way into our hearts - and then, one day, they're gone

SAM COOK COLUMN: We come to know our dogs like we know our families. We know what every hesitation in their gait means, or the flick of an ear, or the scrunch of a brow. Then one day they are gone, and we wonder how we will go on.

By Sam Cook , August 25, 2012

Canine friends wag their way into our hearts

SAM COOK COLUMN: We come to know our dogs like we know our families. We know what every hesitation in their gait means, or the flick of an ear, or the scrunch of a brow. Then one day they are gone, and we wonder how we will go on.

By Sam Cook , August 24, 2012

Reader’s view: Keep cats inside or on a leash — it’s the law

Duluth’s leash law applies to cats as well as dogs. This law states domestic house cats must not roam free and must have a valid license and vaccinations. If outdoors, cats must be on a leash and be attended to for their safety.

By Robin Mainella , August 15, 2012

Reader’s view: Dogs don’t belong in crates when you’re gone

I’ve just got to say that I was quite bothered with the Aug. 14 “Pets of the Week” feature in the News Tribune, in which it was stated that “Maddox” was used to staying in a crate when his people weren’t home. It was written as if this was a great quality for this dog to have.

By Bill Sandwick , August 15, 2012

Reader's view: Fostering dogs helps animals and humans

I am addicted to fostering dogs. Here’s why. Fostering is free. Completely. The rescue through which you foster pays all medical, food and unforeseen costs of the dog.

By Chelsea Kowitz , January 17, 2012

Animal Allies to operate Superior shelter

The Superior Animal Shelter is coming under new management starting Jan. 1.

By Shelley Nelson , December 23, 2011

Eh? Shelter dog’s tail installed wrong

If you’re not a regular reader of the “Pets of the Week” feature, you might want to check out today’s item on a dog named Bear.

By News Tribune staff , December 13, 2011

Reader's view: Get your pets fixed or don’t have pets at all

To the irresponsible people in upper Woodland who didn’t get their cat spayed: Your little black kitten was found in a culvert, extremely afraid and hungry, probably only 3 to 4 weeks old. Shame on you! If you can’t get your animals fixed, for heaven’s sake don’t have any! I am sure there probably are siblings out there that haven’t been found.

By Donna Beaupre , July 22, 2011

How Schody got the name

When conservation officer Scott Staples got his K-9 companion, he and his family tried to think of a good name for the year-old German shepherd.

By Sam Cook , July 03, 2011

DNR police dog has a nose for the job

Somewhere in the knee-high grasses, Scott Staples had tossed a disarmed handgun. It was a jungle in there.

By Sam Cook , July 03, 2011

Reader's view: Volunteers, donors brought success to Paws for Love

For four years, I attended the Paws for Love dinner and silent auction, a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Douglas County. I enjoyed the event with friends, supporters and community members. This year I joined the volunteer committee that met in December and every other week through April, planning every detail. Working with a group of caring people all committed to the welfare of homeless animals in our community, with a common goal of making this event a success, was worthwhile.

By Sandy D. Breitzmann , June 08, 2011

Reader's view: Please don’t feed dogs without owner’s permission

I made a quick stop at Cub Foods the week of March 7. I had my dog in the vehicle with the window ajar slightly. I was in the store for about 15 minutes, and when I came back to my truck I noticed a small rawhide treat shoved into the very small opening of the window. Someone put the rawhide treat in an awkward position that was furthest from my dog in the back seat. You could tell my dog did try to reach the rawhide treat but failed. This probably put my dog in an angle to potentially be in harm. And what if my dog would have choked trying to swallow the rawhide with no one there to help her? I personally do not give my dog rawhide bones.

By Sue Gontjes , April 05, 2011

Pet adoptions new to home show this year

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.

By Will Ashenmacher , April 05, 2011