GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A fire that killed two pets and displaced a person Tuesday night in Grand Forks has been classified as accidental. An investigation found that it was caused by the failure of an overloaded extension cord. It overheated and ignited nearby combustible materials. There is major damage to the living room and basement with smoke and…
CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fire crews respond to a house fire in south of Glyndon just before the noon hour. No one was home at the time, but several pets were rescued including three dogs, three cats and a guinea pig. They are all safe. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says there was extensive fire and smoke damage to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You have an opportunity to get your pets some exercise and socialization this weekend, escape the cold, help out an animal shelter and support student entrepreneurs at the same time. Playtime Pet Events was started by NDSU students as part of an entrepreneurship class. They create interactive events for dogs and their owners. Their third…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Family pets are lost to fire in a West Fargo mobile home. Crews dispatched around 12:30 Sunday afternoon to 429 B Street on a report of a structure fire. They arrived to find the home in flames. No one was home at the time. Fire officials tells us there is significant damage and a number of…
FARGO, N.D. — A K-9 recreation center is hosting a winter fest dog diving event to help raise funds and keep its doors open. Rocket Dogs K-9 Aquatics & Wellness Center opened its doors earlier this year, but due to unforeseen circumstances amid the pandemic, business quickly dwindled. This K-9 event encouraged pet parents to a free will donation to…
FARGO, N.D — A holiday-themed pack walk brings together holiday attire and corgis from across the metro. The walk, hosted by the Northern Corgis, took place at Island Park in downtown Fargo. The corgis and even some of their owners were dressed in festive clothing for the gathering. The walks are meant to encourage socialization and exercise. Although the walk…
As the Christmas holiday approaches, one local pet service is partnering up with a nonprofit to make sure our furry friends receive some much needed holiday cheer. Wags Stay N Play pet service is accepting contributions for the Adopt-A-Pet rescue all month to help local sheltered animals have a tail wagging holiday season. The rescue will be accepting anything from…
FARGO, N.D. – The F-M therapy dogs, Red River Corgis and the F-M Kennel Club team up to host a pet parade outside of Sanford Children’s hospital. The organizations wanted to cheer up patients who will have to miss Halloween this year. They brought their dogs dressed up in costumes and walked from the east side of the building to…
FARGO, N.D. — Four animals die in a Fargo apartment fire where no one was home. It broke out at 219 12th Street South around 12:30 Monday afternoon. Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says the fire was in the kitchen of a 3rd floor unit. Firefighters attempted to resuscitate the pets. Two people were displaced due to the fire. Damage is…
This pandemic isn’t just stressful for all of us. Our animal friends are dealing with the struggle just like us, only they have no idea what’s going on. Hopefully this morning, one animal who’s been stressed out by the pandemic can start getting some rest and relaxation. Our friends at C.A.A.R.E. bird rescue in West Fargo shared this photo…
