MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A desperate plea has been made by 4 Luv of Dog Rescue, as they say shelters and pounds are becoming more and more overwhelmed. The rescue is also facing those challenges as well. “I think that for weeks and weeks all of the rescue community have been talking about different options and different ways to prevent…
FARGO, N.D. — With social distancing becoming the temporary norm, homeless shelters across the metro are looking for ways to serve their guests while keeping them safe. Some shelters have made adjustments like discontinued onsite meal services and limited access into their buildings. Some are also screening guests for symptoms as they come through the doors. An official at the…
FARGO, N.D. — Homeward Animal Shelter is looking for prospective families to adopt several of their adult cats. This weekend, people could adopt the felines for $25, or they can bring home a kitten for $65. They currently have 160 cats in their care, half of which are over the age of one. Heather Clyde, the Shelter Manager, says they need…
JAMESTOWN, ND — Prairie Paws in Jamestown is getting animals from Louisiana shelters to make room for animals stranded by Harvey. The shelter is expected to get up to four dogs in the next week. People with Central Dakota Humane Society are leaving tomorrow to pick up 15 to 20 animals. They’ll drive to Missouri to pick up the dogs…
WEST FARGO, ND — Barbecuing and booming fireworks are usually the first things on everyone’s mind on July 4th, but our furry friends at home may not share the excitement. The sound of fireworks can strike fear in our dogs and cats. Veterinarians at the West Fargo Animal Hospital said even the most social of pets may struggle during the…
BISMARCK, N.D. — Lawmakers are considering reducing funding for homeless shelters around North Dakota. The state Legislature has given $2 million and $1.5 million the past two years in one-time funding for the North Dakota Homeless Grant. This year, the grant will probably not exceed $300,000. April Fairfield of the North Dakota Coalition for Homeless People says the cuts…
