NATIONAL — Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have completed a study on if it’s a good idea to allow your pets to sleep with you. The study was focused on dogs and owners who allow them to sleep on the bed with them. Researchers found the owners suffered from lower sleep quality, although the owners said they feel comforted…
Our friends at 4 Luv of Dog Rescue join Jackie with Scrappy. Scrappy is an energetic 10-month-old puppy. Although he is a little jumpy, he is treat motivated and the perfect age to set boundaries and manners. If Scrappy is the perfect dog for you, you can find more information on the 4 Luv of Dog Rescue website by clicking here….
WEST FARGO, ND — The community got to enjoy their favorite pint and pup at Flatland Brewery in West Fargo. Pup up Patio is a part of Flatland Brewery’s giving program, Community Pints. This afternoon, they invited everyone to bring their dogs to socialize while their owners shared a drink. Owners said it’s the perfect opportunity to support 4 Luv…
HORACE, N.D. — The Horace community is coming together to help a 4-year-old girl who was attacked by a dog. Sutton Steichen had to undergo several surgeries. Hundreds of community members filled the Horace Lutheran Church all for Sutton. The turnout to raise money for Sutton’s four procedures and any future surgeries has overwhelmed the family. “There was still people…
Moorhead Police are searching for a dog they say bit a woman in the leg. The victim says she was walking eastbound in the 900 block of 3rd Avenue South when a dog approached her and bit her in the calf, causing her to fall down. She says she was able to fight the dog off and run away. The…
REGIONAL — Technology is a crucial part of our everyday lives but can be dangerous if not used properly. A recent scam has caught the attention of the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota. Phony websites have been advertising deals to purchase a new puppy. “People are praying on people’s compassionate hearts,” said Kish Hilmert, President and Founder…
FARGO, ND — The fastest, finest and furriest member of the Fargo Police Department is retiring. “I’ve had such a great opportunity to be involved in such exciting, worthwhile, self–fulfilling things with my partner” said Lt. George Vinson, who is Earl’s handler. K9 Earl has spent his last 10 years on the force alongside Lieutenant George Vinson. Work may not…
GRAND FORKS, ND — Students studying for finals at UND had some extra furry visitors for the day. Seven therapy dogs made appearances at the university to take the edge off of students who are studying for finals. Students were able to sit and play with the dogs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Chester Fritz Library in order to…
Kids at Barnes & Noble had some extra furry friends with them as they spent their afternoon reading. The bookstore held a ‘Read with a Therapy Dog & Meet Biscuit’ event for all children. Biscuit the dog from the children’s book ‘Biscuit’ made an appearance to help encourage the young readers to keep up their good work. A few other…
RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. — Two brothers suffered hypothermia after attempting to rescue a dog from a lake in Richland County. Jeff and Jesse Lyons each broke through the ice on Grass Lake on Sunday after their dog broke through. Sheriff Larry Leshovsky says that by chance the brothers’ shouts for help could be heard some distance away because there was…
