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	Gifts to Animal Ark Present Win/Win Opportunity Published 10/19/2009 Gifts to Friends of Animal Adoptions, Inc. (d/b/a Animal Ark) present an opportunity to not only benefit Friends and perpetuate the work of Animal Ark, but provide a potentially important tax benefit for the donor. As a charitable fund qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, . . .
	Fatal Shooting of Family Dog by Columbia Heights Police Prompts Concern and Investigation Published 09/17/2009 On Monday, September 14 an upset owner of a dog arrived at the Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Minnesota. He was there to claim the body of his pet, an American Staffordshire Terrier, which a Columbia Heights police officer had fatally shot the Friday before. In his hands, the dog's owne . . .
	An Urgent Message from Kiki and Chico Published 07/08/2009 Hi. My name is Chico. I am the cute, little tan dog in the picture above. The other dog is my sister Kiki. You can probably tell by looking at us that Kiki is not my real sister. She is my adopted sister. But, I love her just as much as if we were real siblings. Though we come from very different b . . .
	New Online Social Network Hopes to Make Minnesota No Kill State Published 06/08/2009 Increasingly, social change movements are using the Internet to help them with their efforts. A new generation of social networking sites, including Ning, MySpace and Twitter are helping like-minded people to communicate, share and coordinate in ways they have never been able to do before, using a . . .
	Charles Extrand, Former Vet For Puppy Mill, Surrenders License Published 05/17/2009 In an announcement from the Minnesota Veterinary Board it was learned that the veterinarian for Gary McDuffee, a controversial puppy mill operator in Minnesota, has voluntarily surrendered his license in order to avoid further legal action by the Board. Extrands troubles, according to the report, w . . .
	Cautious Optimism Concerning Larger No Kill Discussion Published 05/06/2009 On Animal Wise Radio, Nathan Winograd once said, "Just before no kill advocates cross the finish line to success, the nay sayers will grab the flag and carry it across themselves." As usual, he appears to be right. My email in-box has been overflowing with questions about a Star Tribune story regar . . .
	Reflections from the No Kill Conference in Washington DC Published 05/05/2009 Today marks the beginning of Be Kind to Animals Week and as I sit down to write this, I am both physically exhausted and incredibly inspired. I returned yesterday from Washington DC where I attended and presented at the No Kill Conference. Coordinated by the No Kill Advocacy Center and hosted by th . . .
	Minnesota Taking Center Stage of the No Kill Debate Published 04/27/2009 April 27, 2009 - As Minnesotans head off to Washington DC to attend and present at the No Kill Conference, being sponsored by the No Kill Advocacy Center and others, other national experts are asking questions about the goings on at animal shelters in Minnesota. A controversy is brewing. For at lea . . .
	2009 Wildcat Wednesdays Season Kicks Off With Biggest Day Yet Published 04/22/2009 St. Paul, Minnesota, April 22, 2009 - By 10 AM 15 feisty felines were delivered in live traps to St. Paul Animal Control. At many shelters or animal control centers, that would usually mean death for the cats. However, for the cats received at SPAC today, the outcome will be much better. They will . . .
	National Rifle Association Takes Aim At Puppies Published 04/22/2009 What do puppy mills and the NRA have in common? That could be the opening to a sick joke. Unfortunately, it is not. It is a real life question that both NRA members and animal welfare advocates are asking when they learn that the National Rifle Association is dispatching national lobbyists from the . . .
	Subscribe to The American Dog Magazine - Raise Money for Animal Ark Published 04/01/2009 A new and not-so-new magazine has emerged in America. Described by many as the largest and most informative publication in the USA devoted entirely to people who live a lifestyle devoted to dogs The American Dog Magazine recently launched on the national stage and has since delivered one knock-out . . .
	Wash Your Car & Help Homeless Pets Published 03/29/2009 I confess to driving a "dog friendly" car. By "dog friendly" I mean there are nose prints on the windows. And guests who ride with me frequently ask, "do you have a lint roller?" Hmmm. Maybe they are trying to tell me something? Regardless, Saturday, April 18 will be my chance to get the winter gri . . .
	What We Should Learn from Bauck Trial Published 03/26/2009 The guilty verdicts in the case of Otter Tail County v. Kathy Bauck of "Pick of the Litter" have led some breeders to cite the case as an example of how our existing laws work to protect animals. However, a thoughtful review of this case says otherwise. Consider this fact: complaints against Pick o . . .
	Kathy Bauck Found Guilty of 1 Count of Animal Cruelty and 3 Counts of Animal Torture Published 03/25/2009 On Tuesday, March 23, 2009, following emotional closing arguments in the trial of accused dog abuser Kathy Bauck, the jury returned guilty verdicts on 4 charges. After a relatively short deliberation, the jury found Bauck guilty of one count of animal cruelty and 3 counts of animal torture. Sentenc . . .
	Animal Ark Called to Help Animals Displaced by Flooding Published 03/25/2009 Emergency response for animals in the Red River Valley flood zone is officially underway, with animal rescue organizations preparing for the evacuation of at least 200 - 300 animals from the area. According to rescue workers at least one animal shelter is potentially in the area of concern and need . . .
	Breaking News and Urgent Action Alert Published 03/24/2009 On Monday, March 23, 2009 House File 253 easily passed out of the Civil Justice Committee in the Minnesota House of Representatives The bill was then referred to the Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Committee. A hearing was immediately scheduled for Friday, March 27 at 8:30 AM. Ple . . .
	Breaking News from Kathy Bauck Animal Abuse Trial Published 03/22/2009 When Kathy Bauck took the stand in her own defense in a trial on March 20, 2009, she told the jury something they likely were not expecting to hear. First, she acknowledged that she had been "told" she could no longer perform veterinary procedures on animals in her kennel. She was referring to a we . . .
	Two Urgent Action Alerts: HF 253 and SF 7 Being Heard in House and Senate Committees Published 03/21/2009 On Monday, March 23, 2009 the Civil Justice Committee in the Minnesota House of Representatives will meet to discuss House File 253. Then, on Tuesday, March 24, the Minnesota Senate Committee on Agriculture and Veterans will hold a hearing on Senate File 7, the companion bill to HF 253. Following t . . .
	HF 253 Passes Out of Minnesota House Public Safety Policy and Oversight Committee with a Vote of 13 - 4 Published 03/18/2009 March 17, 2009 - In a fast-paced hearing in the Public Safety Policy and Oversight Committee, several people and organizations testified in support of House File 253. The hearing began with the bill's author Representative Tom Tillberry offering a significant amendment. This amendment is generally . . .
	Cooperation Brings About Different Outcome For Another Group of Rescued Felines Published 03/08/2009 In the midst of a large and understandable outcry about the killing of 130 cats reportedly "rescued" from a mobile home in St. Anthony, Minnesota, the fate of another group of felines was largely unnoticed. This second group of cats came from a similar sort of situation, had similar issues, but the . . .
	Puppy Mill Bills to Merge Published 03/07/2009 After much discussion, debate and compromise among various groups working on different puppy mill bills in the state of Minnesota, an agreement has been reached that will, in effect, merge these various bills into a single set of stronger, unified bills. The new language is the result of a great de . . .
	From the Director: Life is Better Published 02/28/2009 Photo: My Animal Ark alum Kiki celebtrates her life with her "sister" Tasha and her "brother" Chico, another alum from Animal Ark. As I sat down to write this letter, I was reminded of recent events that have shown both how far the animal welfare community in Minnesota has come, and also how far we . . .
	St. Anthony Cats Page Published 02/17/2009 On Tuesday, February 10, 130 cats were taken from a mobile home in St. Anthony, Minnesota. The couple who lived in the home reportedly surrendered the cats to the Animal Humane Society. Offers of help from other shelters and rescue organizations in Minnesota and elsewhere were ignored. AHS senior s . . .
	St. Anthony Cats - What You Can Do Published 02/17/2009 In the face of recent news of the killing of 130 cats reportedly "rescued" from a mobile home in St. Anthony, Minnesota, many animal welfare advocates are asking the obvious question, "What can we do now?" I am not going to pretend that there is an easy or simple answer to that question. I will sa . . .
	Who Offered What When in the Case of the St. Anthony Cats Killed at Animal Humane Society Published 02/16/2009 Today, multiple news stories broke relating to the killing of 130 cats previously "rescued" by the Animal Humane Society from a mobile home in St. Anthony, Minnesota. Each of the stories told a different version of who offered what services to AHS and when they offered them. The Star Tribune, quote . . .
	Deaths of St. Anthony Cats Were as Unnecessary as They Were Predictable Published 02/15/2009 I have to admit that I was not surprised today to learn that all of the cats, more than 130 in total, supposedly "rescued" from a mobile home in St. Anthony Minnesota by the Animal Humane Society, had been killed. I had, after all, predicted this would happen, even though the deaths were totally un . . .
	Offers of Support Coming in to Animal Ark to Help with Rescued Felines at Animal Humane Society Published 02/13/2009 When word got out that Animal Ark was offering assistance to Animal Humane Society to care for, socialize and train more than 100 cats rescued from a mobile home in St. Anthony, Minnesota, offers of support started coming in right away. "Some of the first people to call and offer support were some . . .
	Animal Ark Asks Animal Humane Society to Consider Non-Lethal Options for Rescued Felines Published 02/12/2009 The conditions described are unfortunately too common - large numbers of animal packed into unimaginable filth by someone likely suffering from a medical condition often referred to as animal hoarding. Generally considered to be a combination of obsessive-compulsive disorder and schizophrenia, anim . . .
	Wine Tasting Fundraiser to Benefit Animal Ark Published 02/06/2009 On Thursday, April 2, 2009 a wine tasting fundraiser will be held as a benefit for Animal Ark. Sponsored by Lowertown Wine & Spirits, this event will be a fun way to sample wonderful wine from around the world, while helping homeless pets. Light hord d'oeuvres will be served and a silent auction wi . . .
	Action Alert: Contact Members of Minnesota House Public Safety Policy and Oversight Committee and Ask Them to Support HF 253 Published 02/05/2009 On March 17, 2009, House File 253 will be heard in the Public Safety Polcy and Oversight Committee of the Minnesota House of Representatives. This bill will include language from House File 573, following a lengthy process involving the supporters of both bills to merge the language. The result is . . .
	Puppy Mill Bills Moving Through House and Senate Published 02/05/2009 After the merging of language from various puppy mill bills at the Minnesota Legislature, Senate File 7 and House File 253 have emerged as the best chance for viable legislation in the state to regulate large-scale breeding facilities in the state while protecting smaller hobby breeders from unnece . . .
	Minnesotans Called To Help USA Become a No Kill Nation Published 01/21/2009 It is a terribly sad reality. Every year in the Twin Cities, about 45% of the dogs and cats brought to humane societies are killed. A single animal welfare organization, the largest in the area, disposes of nearly 15,000 animals per year all by themselves. It is a tragic irony that Minnesota's larg . . .
	Minneapolis City Council Approves Spay/Neuter Initiative Published 01/09/2009 In a policy change approved by the City Council in December, the city will spay and neuter animals prior to adoption from the Minneapolis animal shelter. The effort will save shelter costs and staff time according to Council Member Gary Schiff, the author of the motion.   “Today we allow unaltered . . .
	Puppy/Kitten Mill Cruelty Prevention Act Facts and Text Published 01/07/2009 The Puppy and Kitten Mill Cruelty Prevention Act is a bill designed to address growing concerns about large-scale breeding facilities in the state of Minnesota while protecting smaller hobby breeders from unnecessary and unintended consequences that could result from regulating the breeding industr . . .
	Cell Phone Video Captures Horror of Puppy Mill Published 12/30/2008 The images may be grainy - put the picture is unmistakable: hundreds of distressed dogs packed into row after row of wire cages. Perhaps even more disturbing than the images is the audio track, captured along with the video, via cell phone at one of Minnesota's most notorious puppy mills. Frightene . . .
	Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act Begins Taking Form in Minnesota Published 12/21/2008 On Friday, December 20 - just in time for the holiday season, the State of Minnesota began working on gift for thousands of dogs and cats currently trapped in puppy mills in the state: The Puppy/Kitten Mill Cruelty Prevention Act. Unlike other failed attempts to regulate pet breeding in Minnesota, . . .
	A Time of Unprecedented Challenge and Hope for Animals in Minnesota Published 10/30/2008 Photo: A sweet little Boston Terrier named Kory, one of several animals whose lives have been devastated by the tough economy, is looking for a new home at Animal Ark. Kory's family could not afford his needed veterinary care, including a required leg amputation, and treatment for a skin condition. . . .
	Your Shopping Can Help Revolutionize Animal Sheltering Published 10/24/2008 There are more ways than ever to help Animal Ark revolutionize animal sheltering in Minnesota and beyond. Below you will find links to some wonderful online shopping. The proceeds from the sales of these products benefit Animal Ark, Minnesota's largest no kill animal welfare organization. Use the l . . .
	Lets Get Cooking Published 10/15/2008 Join this fun class to learn more nutritious and healthy ways to give your dog a "bone". We'll be making treats during the class and at the end, you will be able to bring home many types to give as gifts to your family and friends who have pets. Otherwise you can keep them for your own special budd . . .
	Shelter Animals Have Never Looked So Good Published 10/15/2008 Photo: Kiki, an Animal Ark alumni, hangs out in front of a flickering fireplace in one of the new luxury socialization rooms in the new adoption center at the Animal Ark shelter in Hastings, Minnesota. The new adoption center is intended to serve as a prototype for a series of new adoption centers . . .
	The Quest Continues for a Viable Puppy Mill Bill in Minnesota Published 10/09/2008 As I write this the animal welfare community in the United States is buzzing about the recent passage of a comprehensive puppy mill bill in Pennsylvania, a state considered to have some of the largest and most notorious mills in the nation. This success is hot on the heals of another puppy mill leg . . .
	Gallery is Going to the Dogs Published 10/03/2008 And that’s a good thing! Images of animals are enormously popular art subjects. Whether domestic, exotic, playful or wild and mysterious, abundant or endangered; we love to surround ourselves with two-dimensional furry, spotted, four-legged likenesses. We have learned, perhaps far later than we sh . . .
	So, What's the Deal with Black Dogs? Published 09/02/2008 Everyone has heard the saying "black is beautiful". However, if you are a black dog in an animal shelter, you may not be so happy with your color. According to the founder of the web site StartSeeingBlackDogs.com, black animals in shelters are more often passed over by potential new homes than othe . . .
	Evacuations for Hurricanes Gustav vs. Katrina Published 08/31/2008 Three years ago this weekend, hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast leaving massive devastation in its wake. But the physical damage caused by Katrina was nothing compared to the loss of lives. Countless people and pets perished during the hurricane. Still others lost their lives in the aftermath. D . . .
	No Kill Advocacy Center Announces National No Kill Conference Published 08/25/2008 The No Kill Advocacy Center is teaming up with the Animal Law program at George Washington University Law School to bring together the nation's most powerful shelter directors and the nation's top animal lawyers. Together, they will help you create a no kill community and teach you how to use the l . . .
	Special Coffee Pays Tribute to Remarkable Canine Published 08/23/2008 Beyond a doubt, most people who met him remember him. He had a spirit and presence that was both powerful and soft. He had explosive energy, but was generally sweet and loving. Barney was originally rescued from a barn on a farm where he and a sibling were found chained about 2 weeks after the fami . . .
	Animal Ark and Animal Wise Radio Recommend FlexPet Published 08/16/2008 Aging can be painful on pets and people. Simply watching our pets get older can be painful for us. They slow down, may not want to climb stairs, or they may become reluctant to jump on furniture. All signs a pet is getting older, and likely suffering from pain or stiffness often associated with agi . . .
	Animal Wise Radio Expands Again to Additional Minnesota Radio Affiliate Published 07/10/2008 Beginning July 20, 2008 Twin Cities residents will be able to catch Animal Wise Radio on KYCR, AM 1570 out of Golden Valley. KYCR is one of Minnesota's most established talk radio stations, with a signal that reaches a marketplace of approximately 2.8 million people. KYCR delivers a variety of news . . .
	Your Chance to Speak Up For Animals Published 07/10/2008 I am really excited to be announcing a wild and crazy contest that will help spread the word about important animal issues. What issues, you may ask? Well, frankly, that is up to you. Have an idea for a tee-shirt that speaks out about puppy mills? Factory farms? The intelligence of animals? All you . . .
	More Ways than Ever to Support Animals Published 07/09/2008 This summer is an exciting time for those who want to show their support of animal in Minnesota. There have never been so many fun ways to contribute to a growing list of good animal welfare causes. Here is a sampling of some of them: August 3 Pins For Pets. . . Bowling for the Fix The beauty of bo . . .
	Fun Ways to Support Animal Ark Published 07/02/2008 Show your support of animals by doing the following: Support Animal Ark by Purchasing Animal Friendly Products from Animal Ark's Online Store Go Shopping! Support Animal Ark and Our Homes for All Pets Partners by going Bowling! To register, visit PinsForPets.org Raise Money to Help Animal Ark Rescu . . .
	Stoking the Fires of Hate Published 06/28/2008 "Teach Compassion." It is perhaps the most important job we have as animal protectionists. In the mission statement of every animal welfare and animal rights group, every private and public shelter, and within the credo of every activist is a calling to raise awareness of animal suffering and to ul . . .
	How I Pick My "Winners" Published 06/21/2008 Update on June 27, Petfinder plans to add other articles with opposing points of view to their library. This is good news for all. Animal Ark is very pleased that Petfinder was able and willing to take such rapid and reasoned action when this issue was brought to their attention. Update:on June 26, . . .
	Other Rescues Partnering with Animal Ark to Help Starving Dogs and Puppies Published 06/06/2008 The pictures are tragically sad. However, the response from the animal welfare community in Minnesota has been heart-warming. On June 4, after having received a plea for help from someone concerned about a number of dogs and puppies that were starving, Animal Ark decided to do what we could to help . . .
	William Strobel Charged with Swindling $15,000 from Animal Ark Published 05/30/2008 In the grand scheme of his criminal career, the $15,000 William Stobel stole from Animal Ark is probably chump change. At Animal Ark, he was only a temporary employee whose time with us was quite short. But that did not stop him from leaving a wake of disaster. When Animal Ark first met Stobel, he . . .
	The Marriage of True Minds Book Signing Event Published 05/28/2008 “A funny, poignant, oddly beautiful book.”—Kinky Friedman   An aging Irish wolfhound. A Minneapolis animal shelter struggling to survive. An unlikely hero. And some dedicated animal rescue.   Please join   Stephen Evans, author of THE MARRIAGE OF TRUE MINDS and Mike Fry, Executive Director of A . . .
	Time to Get Ready for Animal Ark's Animal Walk Published 05/28/2008 Join Animal Ark on Saturday, August 1, for our annual animal walk. This year’s event will include dog obedience demonstrations, games, contests, shelter tours, food and prizes that will make the event a good time for everyone. Since this is Animal Ark’s most important fundraiser of the year, we n . . .
	A Special Message from Kiki Published 05/28/2008 My name is Kiki and everyone who meets me says that I am one special and lucky girl. And, I have to agree, at least about the lucky part. You see, I have a wonderful home with people who love me, and two other dogs that I love to play with. I get to go nearly everywhere with my dad, to work, to the . . .
	Response from Janelle Dixon, President and CEO of the Animal Humane Society Published 05/27/2008 April 17, 2008 The Animal Humane Society is committed to engaging and serving local communities of people and animals and providing comprehensive programs and services to compassionately serve all of the stages of an animal’s life. Because there has been a fair amount of discussion on this website . . .
	Animal Wise Radio Expands to Major Phoenix-Based Radio Affiliate Published 05/16/2008 Beginning June 1, 2008 Arizona residents will be able to catch Animal Wise Radio on KFNX, AM 1100 out of Phoenix. KFNX is one of Arizona's top radio stations, with a 50,000 watt signal that reaches from Sedona in the north to Tucson in the south. Reaching a marketplace of approximately 5 million pe . . .
	Katrina Rescue Film to Premiere on Anniversary of Hurricane Published 05/14/2008 Left Behind Without a Choice, a film by Kim Walsh, reveals the untold story of animal rescue in the wake of our nation's largest natural disaster. The story is told through the eyes, ears and hearts of volunteers working to save animals' lives in the midst of the crisis. On August 29, 2005 Hurrican . . .
	Network of Pet Fix Vets Expands to Nearly a Dozen Clinics Published 04/28/2008 Animal Ark is happy to announce the recent expansion of the network of veterinary clinics participating in the Twin Cities Pet Fix program, Minnesota's largest initiative to provide low-cost and no-cost spay/neuter services to pets in the area. Since Animal Ark launched the Pet Fix program in 2005, . . .
	2008 Wildcat Wednesdays Season to Launch Bigger than Ever Published 04/08/2008 Following a smooth trap, neuter and return pilot project in the Frogtown area of Saint Paul in 2007, Animal Ark, Saint Paul Animal Control, and some of the other Homes For All Pets partners will be launching Wildcat Wednesdays on Wednesday, April 16, city-wide. As part of a plan to humanely reduce . . .
	Honorary and Memorial Photographic Ceramic Tiles To Help Build New Adoption Center Published 03/19/2008 Beautiful, photographic ceramic tiles to be installed in Animal Ark's new adoption center will not only add a wonderful aesthetic to the atmosphere, they will help you honor and remember people and animals that have touched your lives. Inside the new, main entry of the new adoption center there w . . .
	Add "Strayed" to Your Web Site Published 03/11/2008 . . .
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	Animal Ark Proposes Language to Fix So-Called "Puppy Mill Bill" Published 02/26/2008 Senate File 2292 and House File 2469 The Dog and Cat Breeder Bill has some big problems. Most specifically, the language in the bill would prevent any new care standards for animals at breeding facilities from applying to Minnesota's largest, wholesale puppy mills. Additionally, language of the . . .
	Legislative Update Published 02/20/2008 On February 19, 2008, several animal-related bills were presented in the Public Safety and Civil Justice Committee of the House of Representatives. Generally, the committee members appeared pretty well-informed about the issues presented, and did an excellent job remaining focused on the key issues . . .
	Minnesota 2008 Legislative Update Published 01/17/2008 Updated April 2, 2008: The 2008 legislative session is well underway, and there is much good news to report. To be quite honest, given the legislative agenda that we had coming into this session, it would be hard to imagine it going better for animals. The only thing that would have made it better . . .
	Chuck & Don’s Donates $14,841 to Homes For All Pets Coalition for Pet Fix Program Published 01/15/2008 Photo: Chuck Anderson and Bob Hartzell from Chuck and Don's Pet Food Outlet presents a check for $14,841 to representatives from Homes For All Pets Mike Fry, Beth Nelson and Ingrid Harding. January 15, 2008, Mahtomedi, MN –– Chuck & Don’s Holiday Paw Print campaign is an annual fundraiser, which . . .
	The Rabies Challenge is On Published 01/01/2008 One evening many years ago I noticed my cat, then 10 years old, obsessively licking a spot on her leg. I took a closer look and was horrified to find what I suspected was a tumor. My suspicions were confirmed the next day. She was diagnosed with fibrosarcoma, a particularly persistent and lethal fo . . .
	Online Webinar: A No Kill Minnesota in the Making Published 12/23/2007 In the late 1980's Richard Avanzino, who was the new head of the San Francisco SPCA, launched no kill into the national spotlight. Avanzino terminated the SPCA contract to serve as the "pound" for the City of San Francisco and then set about leading the City to becoming the safest place in the Unit . . .
	Help Make the Holidays Happy for Homeless Pets Published 11/21/2007 Without a doubt, this holiday season is one of the most exciting in Animal Ark's history. As we prepare to break ground on our new adoption center we are all very happy and proud. We have accomplished a lot in recent years, and have big plans for the future. That people in our community have entrus . . .
	Animal Ark Prepares to Break Ground on New Adoption Center Published 11/13/2007 [] Imagine an animal shelter where you can take a dog for a long walk, along a beautiful river, then take it to an off-leash park area and play fetch. Then, when you are tired, you can bring the dog to a comfortable living room, and curl up with it in front of a working fireplace and read a book, w . . .
	Foster Homes Urgently Needed for Dogs Rescued from Puppy Mill Published 11/07/2007 Update from November 8, 2007: The dogs already taken into Animal Ark are doing well. We are hoping to receive another group of dogs on Tuesday. While the rescued dogs require very experienced homes, with some very special accommodations, families that are not able to meet the needs of these dogs ca . . .
	Veterinary Inspection Report In Morrison County Puppy Mill Case Raises Serious Concerns Published 10/04/2007 A veterinary inspection report of a puppy mill operated by Gary McDuffee in Morrison County was recently filed with the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The report was filed as part of an appeal on behalf of neighbors to McDuffee's property who are seeking to have the Court overturn McDuffee's permit to . . .
	Due to Large Demand, More Copies of "Redemption" Made Available Published 09/27/2007 When Animal Ark first scheduled Nathan Winograd to come to Minneapolis for a free workshop and book signing, they originally planned on selling only about 50 copies his book "Redemption: The Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America". Those expectations quickly grew. Several . . .
	Back to Court for Puppy Mill Published 09/20/2007 An appeal to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) granted by Morrison County to Gary McDuffee to operate a large-scale, commercial dog breeding facility (a.k.a. "puppy mill") was filed on Tuesday, May 29 by attorneys representing neighbors to McDuffee’s property. The neighbors have already successfully . . .
	Minnesota Puppy Mill Bill Dead, New Version Should be, too Published 09/17/2007 Very quietly, at the end of the 2007 Legislative session and with Senate File 121 facing opposition from members of his own party, Senator Don Betzold (DFL - Fridley) introduced a new bill targeting animal breeders in Minnesota. Though he has not pulled the original bill, in private meetings he has . . .
	2008 Calendar to Raise Money for Animals Published 09/08/2007 Well, it is official. The photos have been submitted, the nominations are in, and the judges have made their selections for the 2008 MyPetPix.net photo calendar, the proceeds from the sales of which will help to fund the various Homes For All Pets programs, like the Twin Cities Pet Fix, Feline Fera . . .
	Ramping Up Wildcat Wednesdays Published 09/06/2007 Beginning September 26, Animal Ark, St. Paul Animal Control, with the help of other Homes for All Pets Partners and the St. Paul District 7 Planning Council, will launch a new and innovative program intended to help control, reduce, or even eliminate feral cats from areas of St. Paul. The program, . . .
	Training Your Cat to Live Indoors Published 09/06/2007 Felines who have lived much of their lives outdoors can be trained to be indoor-only cats. Doing so is relatively easy. Following these steps will help make the transition easier for the humans and the felines in the home. Step 1 - Confine the Kitty Find a single room in the house where the cat can . . .
	Animal Ark Calls for Complete Investigation into Death of Child Published 08/16/2007 Following the tragic death of a 7-year-old child , after being attacked by a family pet, Animal Ark is asking for a complete investigation into potential causes of the attack. Too often, people make quick judgements when terrible events like this occur. However, detailed investigations into fatal . . .
	St. Paul Feral Cat Ordinance Passes With Unanimous Vote Published 08/09/2007 A big round of applause for the City of Saint Paul.  On August 8, by a unanimous vote, City Council adopted a new ordinance that will allow their Animal Control center to participate in TNR programs in an effort to control the growing feral cat problem in the City. By partnering with Animal Ark, ot . . .
	Minnesota Radio is Going to the Dogs Published 08/07/2007 As part of a planned growth strategy, on August 3, Animal Wise Radio officially joined Premier Productions Radio Network, that is currently delivering radio content to fifty radio stations in the Midwest, including 42 stations in Minnesota. This new partnership will provide more people with more wa . . .
	An Important Message from Duncan Published 07/28/2007 My name is Duncan. But, many nice people, staff and volunteeer at Animal Ark, sometimes call me "Mr D." I am proud to be the resident at Animal Ark that has stayed the longest! I arrived here sometime during 2004. People wonder why I have stayed so long. I have seen thousands -- literally thousands . . .
	Nathan Winograd Redemption Book Signing in Minneapolis/Saint Paul Published 07/20/2007 Powerful, moving, inspirational and enlightening! Author and humane advocate Nathan Winograd is coming to Minneapolis and St. Paul to present his compelling new book entitled, Redemption  The Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America. In his book, Nathan describes the histor . . .
	Saint Paul Plans for Innovative Approach to Deal with Growing Feral Cat Problem Published 07/16/2007 With shorter and warmer winters becoming more common in the north, Minnesota is seeing a growing problem with feral felines, whose numbers are exploding all over the state. Feral cats are domestic house cats that have been born and raised outdoors, with little or no social contact with humans, and . . .
	Proposed Bill Would Ban Five Dog Breeds in Minnesota Published 06/15/2007 A couple of weeks ago, two children were seriously mauled by two dogs. The incident didn't make the news - probably because the dogs involved were "Cocker Spaniels" and not "pit bulls". It is a sad fact of life for owners of Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and the other breeds . . .
	Mobile Adoptions Get Ready to Hit the Road Published 06/12/2007 Beginning June 16, 2007 Animal Ark began hosting mobile adoption events for homeless pets in and around the Twin Cities area. The goal of the effort is simple: increase the numbers of adoptions from local shelters and rescue groups. Doing so, we believe, will help reduce the number of animals dest . . .
	Add Animal Wise Radio to Your Web Site Published 06/02/2007 . . .
	Appeal Filed in Morrison County Puppy Mill Case Published 05/28/2007 Photo: Rows of wire cages at a puppy mill Gary McDuffee owned with his ex-wife, Wanda. This kennel had a 5-year history of USDA violations that were not disclosed in McDuffee's application for a permit to run his new facility. An appeal to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) granted by Morrison County t . . .
	Take Action: Minnesota Agriculture Omnibus Bill Gives "Blank Check" to Puppy Mills and Other Animal Abusers Published 05/09/2007 Early one morning, when almost no one was at the Capitol, and after only a few minutes of discussion, Rep. Tom Rukavina , DFL-Virginia added a single sentence to existing law as an ammendment to the massive Aggricultural Omnibus Bill. Humane investigators used to be really busy in the State of Min . . .
	We Have 60 Days to Raise $60K to Help Shut Down a Puppy Mill Published 04/06/2007 Photo: Rows of wire cages at a puppy mill Gary McDuffee owned with his ex-wife, Wanda. This kennel had a 5-year history of USDA violations that were not disclosed in McDuffee's application for a permit to run his new facility. On Thursday, April 5, 2007, when the Morrison County Board voted unanimo . . .
	Largest - Pet Food - Recall - Ever (And Still Getting Larger) Published 04/05/2007 I have received several letters from dog and cat owners thanking me for ‘saving their animal’s lives’ because they were feeding them the kind of home-made diet that, as a veterinarian, I have been advocating for some years. These letters came after the largest pet food recall in the pet food i . . .
	Morrison County To Reissue Permit to McDuffee Puppy Mill In Spite of Violations Published 04/04/2007 Photo: This building on Gary McDuffee's property already houses hundreds of dogs and puppies. According to the Morrison County Record , the Morrison County Board of Directors is prepared to approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Gary McDuffee to operate a large-scale puppy mill. A new CUP was . . .
	What No Kill Really Means Published 04/03/2007 The "Spring 2007" issue of "Animal News", the newsletter for the newly merged Animal Humane Society, included an article by President and Interim CEO, Janelle Dixon titled "No Kill - What it Really Means". While many in the animal welfare community in Minnesota had hoped that changes at the humane . . .
	What We Can Learn from Puppy Mill Closures Published 03/31/2007 Photo: Mary Salter, Animal Ark's Operations Director, examines a Golden Retriever rescued from a puppy mill. This dog suffered from multiple puncture wounds and lacerations. Much of the dog's right hear had been nearly torn off. Though many of the dogs suffered from injuries and neglect, no charge . . .
	Update On McDuffee Puppy Mill Hearing Published 03/27/2007 Photo: This building on Gary McDuffee's property already houses hundreds of dogs and puppies. Monday, March 26, 2007 - A hearing room at the Morrison County Government Center set up to accommodate 200 people left people standing in the back in order to attend. The hearing was called to allow publi . . .
	If You Believe Your Pet May Have Eaten Contaminated Pet Food, Follow These Suggestions Published 03/21/2007 If you suspect your pet may have eaten contaminated pet food, we recommend the following: - Take your pet to the vet immediately - Save the food package - Save your receipt from where you purchased the food - Save any vet bills - Save any bills related to burial or cremation of the pet - Journal yo . . .

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