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Sharing a Pint with Your Best Furry Friend for a Good Cause

Dog owners and their pets were invited to Flatland Brewery to help support 4 Luv of Dog Rescue

August 8, 2017

Site Staff,

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…

Benefit held for Sutton Steichen

Sutton was attacked by a dog in early March and has since undergone 4 surgeries

July 20, 2017

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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…

Search for Dog That Bit Woman in Moorhead

Moorhead police ask for help locating dog

July 20, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

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…

Buyer Beware: Online Puppy Scams Hitting the Region

They collect large amounts of money from the would–be owner, but many times, the pets do not actually exist

June 14, 2017

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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…

Goodbye Earl: K9 Earl Retires from the Fargo Police Department

K9 Earl has spent his last 10 years on the force alongside Lieutenant George Vinson

June 7, 2017

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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…

Therapy Dogs Helping College Students Finish Strong

At least 7 therapy dogs were on UND's campus to help relieve the stress of finals

May 5, 2017

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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…

A Few Furry Friends Made Guest Appearances at Barnes & Noble

Therapy dogs accompanied children as they read books at Barnes & Noble

April 30, 2017

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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…

Two Richland County Brothers Pulled from Lake After Attempted Dog Rescue

Lidgerwood firefighters responded to a 911 call and pulled the men from the water

March 27, 2017

TJ Nelson,

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…

Road Trips with Your Pets: What You Need to Know

Wags Stay 'N Play Is Hosting Their Road Trip Week With Tips On What To Bring With You For Your Pets

January 4, 2017

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In honor of National Pet Travel Safety Day, which was Monday, Wags Stay N’ Play is hosting a ‘Road Trip Week’ at their animal daycare. Employees are giving out tips to animal owners of how to travel with their pets. These include ideas of what to bring along when on a road trip according to how long you will be on…

Pet Connection: Meet Gracie

Puppies are the cutest things ever. But boy, are they a pain.

December 22, 2016

Emily Welker,

4 Luv of Dog volunteers are live in studio with a special, tiny, adorable guest. Gracie is just 8 weeks old, part of a litter born to a rescue dog who was pregnant when she was taken in. The volunteers with the rescue organization were happy to help her bring her babies into the world safely, but as 4 Luv…