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Tag: Pets

Nation’s fattest cats and dogs? It’s not Wisconsin, it’s … us

Paul TostoPaul Tosto June 27, 2017, 3:41 PM Jun 27, 2017
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When I saw there were state rankings of pet obesity, I was ready to go all Indignant Minnesotan. Surely, we had the fittest pets, or at least fitter than Wisconsin. But facts are stubborn things. Read more →

This or That

Dog gets a bit too curious about MN’s tallest bridge project

Bob CollinsBob Collins August 15, 2016, 3:52 PM Aug 15, 2016
3

Maybe “Hat Trick” just wanted a better view of the Highway 53 bridge construction outside Virginia, Minn. But it was an ill-advised trip. (Spoiler: happy ending). Read more →

This or That

Family seeks return of repossessed pet greyhound

Bob CollinsBob Collins August 15, 2016, 8:28 AM Aug 15, 2016
97

While unleashed, Lucy the greyhound was lost. After she was found, a rescue organization took the dog because of an adoption agreement which apparently required her to be on a leash at all times. The family is pressing for Lucy’s return. Read more →

Health

What’s a cat worth? In Rochester, at least $20,000

Bob CollinsBob Collins August 11, 2016, 8:43 AM Aug 11, 2016
6

Sure, they might hack up a hairball on the carpet every now and again, but cats won’t disappoint you the way a human can from time to time.

That might explain why a Rochester woman has spent $20,000 on her cancer-stricken cat. Read more →

Mary and Bob

For the love of ‘The People’s Pug’

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 24, 2013, 4:58 PM Jul 24, 2013
5

I’m not going to post the usual news conversation with Mary Lucia of The Current today. It’s irrelevant compared to the news she delivered during her No Apologies track today, and anyone who’s ever had a love on four legs can understand. Read more →

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